Western Flies
People often ask, "What flies do I need for Wyoming?". You can check the hatch charts for the area you are going to fish, but these are some favorites that are popular on many of the rivers, streams, and lakes in Wyoming. Got a good recipe? Send it to us (with a fly or photo) and we'll include it.
Click on the links to see recipes for some of Wyoming's favorite flies. Most recipes are courtesy of The West Laramie Fly Store and Hans Weilenmann who have great sites about flies and fly-tying.
Nymphs
Emergers
Dries
- Adams
- CDC/Deer Hair Caddis
- CDC Micro Caddis
- Elk Hair Caddis
- Griffith's Gnat
- Green Drake
- Humpy
- Pale-morning Dun (spinner)
- Renegade, Royal Humpy
- Stimulator (yellow)
Others
Photos copyrighted and courtesy of Tim Stechert