02-16-2016, 09:23 PM
Mostly small stuff, #18's and #20's. Midges. Tiny mayflies (Blue Wing Olives, Baetis, Little Blue Duns, whatever you want to call 'em).
Common patterns include Griffith's Gnat, Adams, Blue Dun, and nearly any little emerger. Pattern isn't critical, but size can be more important. (Presentation is most important). Just fish any little mayfly or midge pattern, tied sparse to have a small profile.
Sometimes you can catch fish on top with a small beetle or ant during the winter too, but the midges are most reliable day in and day out.
Here's a bunch of little patterns that work great. There are dozens of others. Again, think small and sparse. I usually use a #20.
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Common patterns include Griffith's Gnat, Adams, Blue Dun, and nearly any little emerger. Pattern isn't critical, but size can be more important. (Presentation is most important). Just fish any little mayfly or midge pattern, tied sparse to have a small profile.
Sometimes you can catch fish on top with a small beetle or ant during the winter too, but the midges are most reliable day in and day out.
Here's a bunch of little patterns that work great. There are dozens of others. Again, think small and sparse. I usually use a #20.
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