How do you I know what type of flies to use during certain months for fly fishing?
436988
I look at what insects are around and use something that I have that is as close to them as possible.
958133
I'd say if you're catching that variety you're probably doing the right things... you might catch more bluegill if you switch from minnows to worms or crickets... use a small brass hook... no bigger than an inch (I don't know hook #'s) put a spit shot weight about 3 inches above the hook and then a bobber about 2 feet above that... good luck
622515
you might want to try dawn or dusk hours depending on the heat. soft plastics minnows or crankbaits for bass and spinners or live bait for trout.....try a slip sinker about 16 inches from you hook with a small split shot to hold it from sliding down then use half a mini marshmallow twords the eye of the hook then tip it with about 8 to 12 maggots might want to use a size 6 hook.. the marshmallow keeps the maggots up and out of the vegitation you can chage your depths with the small split shot. it also works with meal worms..
1054001
You'll probably do better fishing from a pier instead of the shore.  I like the Shelter Island Pier.  Rest Rooms are close and there's a bait/snack shop right there.  The regulars will be happy to talk to you about what's biting on what.  Weekdays are much less crowded than weekends.  July and August are the best  months. Here's a website that will tell you how to fish: http://www.pierfishing.com/pier_of_the_month/shelterisland.html
72125
www.maineflyfish.com/hatches/mayfly/002.htm
484976
Actually, most "flies" are suppose to mimic a "hatch" of various different insect's. \n\n    The story goes, in the late 1800's, when the "sport" of fishing & "Fly-Fishing" began , they didn't have a wide variety of "material" to make there "flies" , (various animal hair & bird feather's, colored yarn),  from , so some outdoor newspaper/magazine journelist ,(can't think of his name) , told his reader's that the "darkest" hackle was the best material for most  fishing situation's, (apparently, he had a "banner" day fishing for trout with an ugly "black" "fly"). His way of "thinking" got around & the nickname "Fly-Fishing" stuck!\n\n\n(Then again, I could of made all that up!)\n\n LOL (I honestly think it was Royalty in England who quoted the name ,"fly-fishing".)\n\nDoes it matter that much? I just wish I was out there right now "catching" them & not "talkin" bout it! lol
627573
I'm going to have to say soft plastics.  The reason for this is because they're sooooo effective and there's so many different presentations you can do with them.  Anything from a texas rigged crawbug to a floating trick worm.  Carolina rig a fluke, or slow roll a lizard.  They work in all conditions, you can get them in all different species and colors, so therefore, not only am I most confident using them, I'm also confident that they're the best all around lures.
249637
by visiting this website\nhttp://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=active&q=%22yfly.com%22&btnG=Search
958341
You'll get 1000 different answers to this question. I stick with 3 baits year round. My #1 is the hank parker classic spinnerbait 3/8 oz chart/white with the colorado/indiana blades,#2 is the electric grape 7" power worm and #3 is the 6" black/blue tail power lizard.These are the only lures i ever take with me and 9 out of 10 times i outfish every other guy on the lake.Good Luck
1187638
It really depends on what type of fish you are trying for and what time of year it is. As a rule of thumb, early in the morning is a good time, specifically at sunrise. \n\nWhat type of fish are you wanting to catch? Where are you going to fish (lake, stream, river?). Once you know those answers, we can help you farther.
1062350
There are too many ways to list, but in addition to the other 2 responses above mine, you can put them on a leadhead jig, and jig them on the bottom. Try tying a palomer knot, and on the tag end tye on another hook, and rig 2 flukes this way.  You can also get a threeway swivel, and rig two at the same time, make one of the lines atleast 6 inches longer than the other though..  Start off with two different colors, and which ever one catches more is the one you use on both hooks.  That rig kills the smallies in my area.   I prefer using the threeway swivel.  I have also caught largemouth using this rig.  And you can catch bass, as well as trout using the jig method.  Here's a few articles about fluke fishing. Although the first one talks about parasites.  Have fun, and tight lines.
533555
Can't help you there, good luck. Don't know much about fly fishing.
1021025
Depends.\n\n\nWhat type of fishing are you doing? Salt or freshwater?\nWhat species of fish are you hoping to catch?\n\nIf I "HAD" to buy an "all-around", "Cheap-as-dirt",  Fly-fishing outfit it would probably be in the 7-9 weight class.\n\nAn 8WT "Reddington" or "St. Croix" rod matched with a "Ross" or "System 2" reel would do ALOT of your inshore-saltwater ,( Reds, Trout, small Drum,), & freshwater, ( Bass, Crappie, large Trout, Small-Medium Salmon), fishing. \n\nYou can get one of these outfits for around $200. Add GOOD fly-line, & backing, $260. Add flys & misc. tackle, $300. \n\nOr,  you can buy a fly-fishing "kit"  from one of the larger companys, (Bass Pro Shops or Cabelas). They will cost approx., ($275-$300), BUT, the quality of your gear will "slightly" diminish. \n \nIf you MUST go "DIRT-CHEAP", get a cheaper reel before you buy a cheaper rod. (A good inexpensive reel is a 1594 1/2 ,Pflueger reel, $40).In flyfishing, a good "fast-action" rod is "key" to success.\n\nIf you are new to the sport, don't let some "expert" tell you to buy a $500-$1000 rod!   Most $100-$200 rods will be fine for any "novice". IF , you "fall in love" with the sport & you want to buy something more "savy" try "Sage", "Scott", G-Loomis" rods, (these rods start at $130-$1200). \n\nFind a local pond to "practice" your fly-fishing skills. Bass & Sunfish flys are inexpensive, (try Walmart), and "Sunnys & Large-Mouth" are MUCH easier to catch than your average , Trout , Salmon, Red , or "Looper".\n\nGood fishing!
112935
Try Infishermen, they can tell you what ever you need to know.
560712
Try Maggotdrowning (The UK's No.1 freshwater fishing messageboard): http://www.maggotdrowning.com\n\nAlso Amazon, where you can buy a copy of "John Wilson: Baits & Artificial Lures" which is absolutely packed with information on it. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0752219294/qid=1148527855/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_0_4/202-1803687-5659022
1085104
Calenders and charts are a waste of money. If you want to find a good time to fish, pick a clear day (unless you are fishing for walleye) with very light wind. Don't fish right after it rains, because most fish are dormant at these times. If you are looking for a good place to fish at this time of year, I would recommend Lake Winnebago, Big Cedar Lake, and small lakes that are warming up faster than the bigger ones, because the fish will be more active and they will stay active longer. If the lake is crowded wait until just before sunset to start fishing, because most of the fish will be too spooked to feed during the day when there are many motorboats.\n\nCatch a whopper!!
1170746
When I go fishing for trout I use small spoons & spinners.  Sometimes a spinner with a crawler at the end works good.  If your going to just bait fish use a slip bobber, jig (green & yellow), and now for the bait you can use corn, night crawler, red worms (best), minnows, and crickets.  Marshmellows I heard works good but i never tried it.  Good luck!