Wet flies
| Type | Wet Fly |
| Size |
Varies (e.g., #12 to #8) |
| Hook Material |
Typically made of high-carbon steel |
| Hook Size |
Ranges from 2X to 4X long, depending on the pattern |
| Body |
Dubbing, tinsel, fur, or a combination |
| Wing |
Soft, mobile materials like hackle fibers, marabou, or soft hackle |
| Tail |
Often made of soft hackle fibers or feathers |
| Ribbing |
Wire or tinsel for reinforcement |
| Hackle |
Soft, webby feathers for added movement |
| Color |
Various colors to imitate different aquatic insects or baitfish |
| Weighting |
Unweighted or lightly weighted for fishing at different depths |
| Purpose |
Imitates emerging insects or small baitfish under the water's surface |
| Retrieve Style |
Typically used with a slow to moderate retrieve |
| Water Type |
Effective in moving water like rivers and streams, as well as stillwater |