When a beginner gets into fly fishing, there are thousands of fly patterns to choose from. There are many different fly types... dry flies, nymphs, emergers, streamers. And a ton of food sources to imitate... mayflies, caddis, midges, stoneflies, terrestrials, sculpins, scuds, and more! Needless to say, choosing the right fly fishing flies is a difficult task. Today, we are going to clarify the confusion. We will discuss what flies exist, what they imitate, and a few dozen patterns that are proven to put trout in the net!
