Tips & Tutorials

Top 5 Summer Hatches: What Flies You Need in Your Box

Summer is here, and for fly fishing enthusiasts, it’s the prime time to gear up with essential patterns that match the season’s top hatches. At Jackson Hole Fly Company, we understand that the right flies can transform your fishing experience from frustrating to unforgettable. Discover the top 5 summer hatches and learn which must-have flies to include in your box, complete with tips and techniques for each pattern.

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Casting into Summer: An Early Season Fly Selection Guide
Summer is here, signaling this exhilarating season of fly fishing and offering enthusiasts with abundant opportunities to enjoy this dynamic sport. Longer days and rising temperatures trigger significant changes in aquatic ecosystems, profoundly influencing fly selection for anglers of all skill levels. Rivers and lakes become hubs of activity, with prolific insect hatches drawing fish into feeding frenzies.
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Caddis Chronicles: A Guide to the Mother's Day Hatch
Discover the thrill of the caddis fly emergence with our comprehensive guide to the Mother's Day Caddis Hatch. As May unfolds and waters warm, anglers eagerly await this annual spectacle, where caddis flies abound, captivating both fish and fishermen. Learn essential adult caddis patterns, effective techniques, and the significance of emerger and spent stage flies for successful fishing.
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