The writer shows off a Venango County, Pa., trout that was attracted to an “Iron Mike” fly. (Photos by Jerry Bush) ...

The eggs of these ... and any given trout will ultimately eat far more of subsurface nymphs during a season than bugs on the surface. The amount of nymph fly patterns available out there is ...

If you’re wondering how a trout is supposed to see your fly given the conditions, go to the Prince Nymph. A simple, small pattern, the RS2 is tailor-made for finicky fish. When you can see ...

The Hot Butt Caddis Soft Hackle tied by Nick Simonson. By Nick Simonson Caddisflies provide a spring and summer target for all species from trout to panfish, and there are tons of great imitators out ...