Wild Water Fly Fishing Blog

Master terrestrial fly fishing for trout with the best hopper, ant, beetle, and cicada patterns. Learn when to fish them, where trout hold, and proven techniques to boost summer catch rates.

High-floating foam fly patterns that catch more trout. Learn the 11 best foam flies, when to use them, and proven techniques to keep your flies afloat and fish biting all summer.

Practical fly box guide for anglers. Learn how many flies you need, which patterns to carry, and how to stock for seasons, species, and conditions.

Check out our best beginner fly assortments for trout fishing in 2026. Compare top-rated fly kits with proven dry flies, nymphs, and streamers, plus tips on choosing the right set.

Master nymph fly fishing with proven rigs, effective patterns, and strike detection tips. Learn how to fish subsurface to catch more trout year-round.

Dry fly fishing made simple. Learn how to read trout rises, match the hatch, choose proven dry flies, and present drag-free drifts for more surface strikes.

Dry fly vs nymph fishing explained. Learn the pros and cons, when to use each method, and how to choose the right technique based on water, season, and trout behavior.

Caddis fly fishing made simple. Learn caddis life cycles, best fly patterns, hatch timing, and proven techniques to catch more trout during a caddis hatch.

Caddis fly fishing made simple. Learn caddis life cycles, best fly patterns, hatch timing, and proven techniques to catch more trout during a caddis hatch.