Dry FlyintermediateSouthwest & California
Griffith's Gnat
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AZ Fly Shop
Matched on Southwest & California, dry flies, trout. Arizona and Southwest shop lead for desert trout, bass, canal carp, and warmwater patterns.
Taos Fly Shop
Matched on Southwest & California, dry flies, trout. New Mexico/Southwest trout shop lead for Rio Grande, San Juan, Pecos, and high desert water.
Fly Fish Food
Matched on dry flies, trout, midge. Strong technical tying and trout catalog coverage, especially nymphs, dries, and stillwater flies.
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Matched on dry flies, trout, midge. Broad retail catalog for standard trout, warmwater, salmon/steelhead, and saltwater patterns.
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Named after the founder of Trout Unlimited, this fly catches fish that appear to be eating nothing. Spoiler: they're eating midges. They're always eating midges.
Quick Facts
Where to Fish It
Hot Creek
CA · Spring Creek
Lees Ferry
AZ · Tailwater
San Juan River
NM · Tailwater
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Related Reading
region guide
Southwest: Desert Oasis Fly Fishing
In the arid vastness of the American Southwest, cold water is currency and the rivers that carry it hold world-class fly fishing. From the legendary tailwaters below desert dams to alkaline stillwaters teeming with massive trout, the Southwest defies every expectation.
hatch guide
Midge Fishing: The Tiny Flies That Save the Day
When every other hatch has shut down, midges keep trout feeding. From winter tailwaters to high-altitude stillwaters, Chironomidae are the most abundant insects in freshwater ecosystems. Learning to fish these tiny patterns unlocks twelve months of dry-fly and nymphing opportunities.
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