When trout are being finicky, it is an emerger pattern that brings the fish to the net. Caddis, mayflies and midges all have a vulnerable time in development that is not really a true stage.

Having a few patterns in a variety of sizes with tan, olive and black body colors will make a difference. This truth remains constant through all stages — nymph, emerger or adult. Body color can sell ...

When the mayflies are hatching, most of the standard Baetis imitators, among them the venerable Adams pattern in an appropriate size, can be effective. Effective emerger patterns, in sizes 18-24 ...

• RS-2: Denver angler Rim Chung’s pattern is among the most effective of nymph/emerger patterns. The original was tied with beaver fur; other colors can be adapted.

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How long this takes depends on the water current and how much the emerger moves and wiggles. As a result, this stage of development should be considered by fly fishers because, at times, it's this ...

Most emerger patterns incorporate a bit of flash to mimic the tiny air bubbles they utilize to get to the surface of the river. Many emerging mayflies can’t puncture through the surface tension on the ...

Pupa and emerger patterns now become effective. Medallion midges, biot Mmidges and RS-2s are all superb fly patterns to match this stage of the midge’s life cycle. During this time, the fish feed ...

That, along with the caddis hatch, make for some promising conditions, according to Heng.On the middle Fork, between Basalt and Carbondale, he recommends blue-wing olive patterns.Heng suggested a dark ...