{"title":"Fly of the Month","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJune 2026 — Yellow Sally\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis month's featured fly is the \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Sally\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most misunderstood stoneflies in your fly box, and an absolute must-have for summer fishing on Jackson Hole waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Sally hatch runs through June and July, offering some of the most exciting dry fly action of the season. Fish it in riffles and pocket water where stoneflies are most active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jacksonholeflycompany.com\/blogs\/fly-fishing-tips\/fly-of-the-month-yellow-sally\"\u003e📖 Read the full Yellow Sally guide on our blog →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpdated monthly — bookmark this page and check back each month for a new featured pattern, paired with an in-depth educational article from our Tips \u0026amp; Tutorials blog.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yellow-sally-cdc-emerger","title":"Yellow Sally CDC Emerger","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Sally CDC Emerger\u003c\/strong\u003e imitates the small yellow stonefly at its most vulnerable—the moment it breaks through the surface film transitioning from nymph to adult. Its pale yellow body matches the natural coloration of Yellow Sally species, while CDC feathers provide a soft, natural flotation that keeps the fly sitting flush in the film rather than riding high on top of it. That low, half-submerged profile is exactly what trout see when they're picking off emerging stoneflies with those quiet, deliberate sips that are easy to mistake for midge feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the standard Yellow Sally dry fly rides the surface as a full adult imitation, the CDC Emerger fills the critical stage just before—and during heavy Yellow Sally activity, trout often focus on emergers in the film over fully formed adults on top. The CDC fibers trap micro-bubbles and create a translucent, lifelike quality in the water that synthetic materials can't replicate, making this pattern especially effective on clear water and pressured fish that have time to inspect. A must-have companion to the Yellow Sally dry throughout the summer stonefly season on freestone rivers and mountain streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Sally stonefly emergences from late spring through summer\u003cbr\u003eSelective trout sipping emergers in the film rather than taking adults on top\u003cbr\u003eClear water and pressured fisheries where a flush-floating profile outperforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e When trout are rising during a Yellow Sally hatch but refusing your dry fly, watch the rise forms—subtle sips and head-and-tail rises mean fish are eating emergers in the film, not adults. Switch to the CDC Emerger and match what they're actually targeting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackson Cardinal Flies","offers":[{"title":"12","offer_id":39561251422294,"sku":"1213-12","price":2.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14","offer_id":39561251455062,"sku":"1213-14","price":2.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":39561251487830,"sku":"1213-16","price":2.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18","offer_id":39561251520598,"sku":"1213-18","price":2.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0142\/0161\/8518\/files\/Yellow_Sally_CDC_Emerger_Jackson_Hole_Fly_Company.webp?v=1778118364"},{"product_id":"yellow-sally","title":"Yellow Sally","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Sally\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clean, effective dry fly tied to match the small yellow stoneflies (Isoperla\/Alloperla species) that blanket freestone rivers and mountain streams throughout the summer months. Its slim, pale yellow body and low-riding profile closely replicate the natural adult as it sits flush on the surface—a silhouette trout sip with quiet confidence during Yellow Sally hatches. It's a smaller, subtler stonefly dry than the big salmonfly and golden stone patterns, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in sheer consistency and volume of feeding activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Sally hatches are some of the most reliable and prolonged surface events of the summer season, often lasting weeks and producing steady, predictable rises from late morning through evening. Trout feed on them with a rhythm and regularity that rewards accurate presentation over flashy fly selection. The Yellow Sally excels in riffles, runs, and along grassy banks where the naturals are most concentrated—and because the hatch window is so extended, this pattern earns more water time than almost any other stonefly dry in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow Sally stonefly hatches from late spring through summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiffles, runs, and grassy bankside water during sustained surface feeding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestone rivers and mountain streams with healthy stonefly populations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Sally hatches can last for weeks—don't assume the hatch is over just because the explosive feeding slows down. Keep this fly tied on through the summer and you'll find trout still picking off stragglers long after the peak has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackson Cardinal Flies","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":39561263382614,"sku":"947-10","price":2.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":39561263415382,"sku":"947-12","price":2.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14","offer_id":39561263448150,"sku":"947-14","price":2.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":39561263480918,"sku":"947-16","price":2.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18","offer_id":39561263513686,"sku":"947-18","price":2.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0142\/0161\/8518\/files\/yellow-sally-or-jackson-hole-fly-company.jpg?v=1719958747"}],"url":"https:\/\/jacksonholeflycompany.com\/collections\/fly-of-the-month.oembed","provider":"Jackson Hole Fly Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}