Tips & Tutorials
Unlock the secrets of late-summer dry fly fishing with our guide to Tricos, PMDs, BWOs, and ants. Learn when and how to fish small dries in August, plus get eight proven fly recommendations from JHFLYCO to match the season’s most important hatches.
As the late July sun scorches the rivers, trout fishing demands a shift in strategy. Warm waters and sparse hatches push trout into deeper, oxygen-rich pockets, but that doesn’t mean the action stops. With tungsten nymphs like the flashy Blowtorch Jig or subtle Black Zebra Midge, plus stealthy approaches and pocket water tactics, you can turn the dog days into some of the season’s most rewarding sessions. Dive into our guide to discover eight must-have flies, leader setups, and pro tips to keep your rod bent in the toughest conditions.
From high-floating attractors to deep-diving tungsten jigs, these 12 fly patterns are proven producers for July fly fishing. As summer conditions settle in, trout shift toward opportunistic feeding—making dry flies, terrestrials, and flashy nymphs your most versatile tools. Whether you're fishing pocket water in the mountains or smooth tailouts on your local river, this guide breaks down the flies, tactics, and pro tips to help you hook more fish during the hottest month of the season.
Watching a trout rise to a dry fly is one of fly fishing’s greatest thrills. This guide covers essential dry fly tactics, recommended gear, and top patterns for summer hatches like PMDs, BWOs, Green Drakes, Caddisflies, Stoneflies, and Terrestrials.
