Tips & Tutorials
Most anglers think about what they're fishing and how. The smart anglers think about when. In summer, the last 90 minutes of legal light routinely outfish the entire midday window combined — and most anglers are off the water before that window even opens.
The Yellow Sally is one of the most consistent — and most under-fished — hatches in American fly fishing. From late May through August, on every wild trout watershed in the country, fish key on small yellow stoneflies in ways most anglers misread. This is the deep dive on the hatch: where the pattern came from, how to actually read it, the three mistakes anglers make, and the eight flies that earn their place in a Sally fly box.
September is prime time for terrestrial fishing, and ants are at the top of the menu. From black and cinnamon to flying, foam, and oversized variations, ants offer trout an irresistible late-summer meal. Learn why ants are so effective, how to fish them, and the top 10 JHFLYCO ant patterns to keep in your fly box this fall.
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.
Late summer is terrestrial time—when grasshoppers, beetles, and ants tumble from the banks and trout feed with reckless aggression. From foam flies to hopper-dropper rigs, this guide covers proven tactics and must-have patterns to help you make the most of summer fishing.
