The Best Fly Pattern to Start with when Fly Fishing

Fly fishing is an art that combines skill, knowledge, and a touch of finesse. One crucial aspect of this art is selecting the right fly patterns to match what is hatching in the area you plan to fish. Geography and seasonality comes into play with choosing your fly patterns. With the vast array of fly patterns available in the market, it can be overwhelming for anglers to decide which ones to invest in and it’s easy to over do it when shopping. However, by targeting key patterns and understanding the dynamics of the local fishery, you can not only save money but also increase your chances of success on the water. In this guide, we aim to highlight the best fly patterns for a given river. While not all encompassing, let this guide serve as a quick reference and jumping off point for starting your fly fishing kit.

River	Spring	Summer	Fall	Winter
Madison River	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
Yellowstone…	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
Gunnison River	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
Deschutes River	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
Kenai River	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
Bow River	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
Bighorn River	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
Henry’s Fork	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
Green River	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
San Juan River	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
Elk River	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
Colorado River	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger
South Platte…	Blue Winged Olive	Elk Hair Caddis	October Caddis	Midge Emerger
	March Brown	Griffith’s Gnat	Blue Winged Olive	Brassie
	Adams	Pale Morning Dun	Adams	Zebra Midge
	Pheasant Tail	Hopper	Hare’s Ear	RS2
	Caddis Pupa	Stimulator	Zebra Midge	WD-40
	Prince Nymph	Chernobyl Ant	Woolly Bugger	San Juan Worm
	Elk Hair Caddis	Pheasant Tail	Sculpin	Blue Winged Olive
	Griffith’s Gnat	Copper John	San Juan Worm	BWO Emerger

The Best Fly Pattern to Start with when Fly Fishing

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