Heavy a.m. midge emergences combined with dense afternoon blue-winged olive hatches are a sure sign spring is here. To match the hatch, you’ll need to carry a thorough selection of midge imitations and Baetis nymphs. Some of my favorite patterns include: #20 Mercury Midges, #20 Jujubaetis, #20 Stalcup’s Baetis, #20 Sparkle Wing RS 2, and…

Last week I fished the South Holston and Watauga Rivers in eastern Tennessee. What a special treat! The South Holston–the SoHo as the locals refer to it–is a world-class tailwater that supports a rich and diversified aquatic life, as well as, huge populations of trout. The Watauga is not shabby either; it has an impressive…

Photo Bruce Tarbet Please join me this week (January 15-18) at the Denver Convention Center for the International Sportmen’s Exposition. My Daily Seminars Include: Thursday: Fly Fishing Colorado’s Best Tailwaters (7 p.m. Fly Fishing Theatre) Friday: The Secret Season: Fly Fishing in the Winter (1 p.m. Fly Fishing Theatre) Fly Tying Demo (4-5:30 p.m. in…

Mike Leslie fooled this beautiful brown trout yesterday on a size 22 Mercury Midge. The Mercury Midge is a simple, yet effective midge imitation that consistently fools selective trout. Mercury Midge Recipe: Hook: #18-22 Tiemco 2487Bead: Clear silver-lined glass bead (extra small)Thread: White Danville 6/0Rib: Copper Ultra Wire (small), reverse ribbed

Imagine, for a moment, receiving a package of the most proven trout flies each month for a year. Pat Dorsey’s Fly CLUB™ is dedicated to bringing members a great selection of seasonably proven trout flies. As a member you have the opportunity to reduce the cost on some of today’s “cutting edge” fly patterns, while…