It didn't seem right not to have what could be flyfishing's most productive and timeless dry fly as number one on my list, or anybody's list for that matter. Out of all the dry flies I have fished ...

Last week, I offered some suggestions on assembling a basic assortment of nymph patterns for early-season trout in our region. This week, I’ll present a similar discussion targeting dry-fly patterns.

I settled on parachute-style flies for virtually all my mayfly imitations years ago. I believe parachutes look more natural and work better than standard dry fly patterns that employ hackle wound ...