Dry flies
| Type | Dry Fly |
| Purpose |
Imitates adult aquatic insects on the water's surface |
| Size Range |
Typically #12 to #20 (may vary) |
| Body Material |
Dry fly dubbing, foam, deer hair, CDC feathers |
| Wing Material |
Mayfly wings, hackle feathers, CDC feathers |
| Tail Material |
Hackle fibers, mayfly tails, synthetic materials |
| Color Options |
Various natural and attractor colors |
| Hook Type |
Standard dry fly hooks (e.g., Mustad 94840) |
| Hook Size |
Varied, matched to the size of the imitation |
| Hackle Type |
Rooster or hen hackle, palmered or parachute |
| Floatation |
High floatability, may use floatant |
| Profile |
Slim and lightweight for easy floatation |
| Season/Insect |
Matched to specific hatches |
| Technique |
Cast on the water's surface, imitating insects drifting or hatching |
| Target Species |
Trout, grayling, and other surface-feeding fish |