I get a little excited when the spring temperatures bring about an emergence of mayflies that haven’t been seen since last fall. The air feels good on your skin. Midges are skating across the surface ...

The blue-winged olive mayfly is one of the most common aquatic foods for Western trout. We fish this little morsel for several months during the summer and the artificials range from pupa to spinners.

The blue wing olive is a mayfly that hatches over a long period during the sommer and provides some wonderful action for Western fly fishers. Because this hatch is so important, it is a good idea to ...