Western
Flies
People often ask, "What flies do I need for Colorado?". You can check the hatch charts for the area you are going to fish, but these are some favorites that are popular on many of the rivers, streams, and lakes in Colorado. Got a good recipe? Send it to us (with a fly or photo) and we'll include it.
Click on the links to see recipes for some of Colorado's favorite flies. Most recipes are courtesy of The West Laramie Fly Store and Hans Weilenmann who have great sites about flies and fly-tying.
Nymphs
Emergers
Dries
- Adams
- CDC/Deer Hair Caddis
- CDC Micro Caddis
- Elk Hair Caddis
- Griffith's Gnat
- Green Drake
- Humpy
- Pale-morning Dun (spinner)
- Renegade, Royal Humpy
- Stimulator (yellow)
Others
Some great patterns from
Evergreen CO Trout Unlimited
Steve's Midge
Stonefly Nymph
Pearl Teardrop
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Copper John
Photos copyrighted and courtesy of Tim Stechert