When fish become wing-shy later in the hatch, switch to a wingless high-visibility pattern
When fish become wing-shy later in the hatch, switch to a wingless high-visibility pattern
Filters
- Topic: Dry fly
- Original category: Dry Fly
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: When fish become wing-shy later in the hatch, switch to a wingless high-visibility pattern
How to do it: Use a mostly dubbing and foam pattern with high visibility but no wing when fish start refusing winged patterns
Mistake it fixes: Sticking with winged patterns after fish become wing-shy
Why it works: Fish learn to associate wings with danger or with spent patterns. A wingless profile can look like a different, safer food item.
When it matters most: Stonefly hatch, late hatch