Tips & Tutorials
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.
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.
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.
