Fly patterns
Dry fly fishing lure
A floating fly fished on the surface during a hatch.
Characteristics
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Body
Fly
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Sink
Floating
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Action
Drift
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Depth
Surface
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Habitats
Freshwater
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Methods
Fly Fishing
Hackled wing
Stiff hackle fibers help the dry fly float upright on the surface.
Dry body
Dubbed synthetic body material repels water to keep the fly floating.
Hook
Curved steel shank holds the tied materials and hooks rising trout.
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Species caught on a dry fly lure
How to fish a dry fly
Dead-drift with a reach cast. Mend to kill drag. Set on the sip, not on the look.
When to fish a dry fly
Hatches on rivers and stillwaters — evenings, overcast afternoons, and any time rings show on the surface.
What is a dry fly lure?
Dry flies sit in the film and imitate adult insects. They are the sight-fishing lure of fly fishing for trout and grayling when fish are taking on top. The Dry fly is a Fly lure with a Drift action. It is Floating, fished Surface, for Fly Fishing in Freshwater.
Dry fly lure sizes
Common sizes and weights of this fishing lure.
- 16 1.5 cm
- 12 2.5 cm
- 10 4 cm