While the original black-bodied chironomid pupa patterns are still effective, fly fishers have learned that trout often and sometimes suddenly switch their preference for patterns with bodies of ...

It’s time for the monthly “what the heck is that?” site. Chironomids are, if the image on the opening page is any indication, a bizarre looking group of insects. Known as the midges, Chironomids are ...

The mayfly is up and it's all systems go. Certainly on the great western lakes anglers are beginning to take trout to the dap and wet fly. All things being equal, the mayfly season will be in full ...