Tips & Tutorials
September is a month of transition on the water—flows run lower, nights cool down, and trout get selective after a long summer. To stay ahead of the bite, you’ll need the right patterns. From ants and hoppers to BWOs, caddis, and streamers, these 12 confidence flies for September will keep you dialed in all month long. Learn when to fish them, how to present them, and which conditions each pattern excels in.
Late summer brings clear rivers, wary trout, and fewer hatches—but that doesn’t mean the action slows down. From hopper-droppers to shade-line nymphing, here are six proven tactics and fly recommendations to help you turn August’s dog days into some of your most productive fishing of the year.
New to fly fishing? Our guide to the 25 essential flies is your roadmap to a perfect fly box. Discover each fly’s purpose, the insects or baitfish it imitates, and the best times, techniques, and reasons to use it. Grouped into dries, nymphs & emergers, and streamers, this beginner-friendly resource equips you to match hatches, boost confidence, and reel in more fish on every trip.
Discover why the Pale Morning Dun (PMD) hatch is a summer favorite among Western trout anglers. This in-depth guide covers the lifecycle, fishing tactics, and top fly patterns—including dries, emergers, and nymphs—to help you match every phase of the hatch and increase your success on the water.
