March Brown Mayfly: Identification, Nymphs, Hatch and Fly Patterns
The March brown mayfly is a large, brown-toned aquatic insect best known for producing an important seasonal trout hatch. Anglers value it because its nymphs, … Read More
Blue-Winged Olive Mayfly: Identification and Life Cycle
The Blue-Winged Olive mayfly, commonly abbreviated as BWO, is one of the most important aquatic insects for trout anglers. Rather than identifying a single species, … Read More
Yellow Drake Mayfly: Latin Name, Habitat and Life Cycle
The Yellow Drake is a large North American mayfly known for its pale yellow body, patterned abdomen, and evening emergence. In eastern and central regions, … Read More
Brown Drake Mayfly: Life Cycle, Habitat and Fly Patterns
The Brown Drake mayfly is a large North American aquatic insect best known for producing brief but spectacular hatches. Usually identified as Ephemera simulans, it … Read More
Green Drake Mayfly: Identification, Hatch and Life Cycle
The green drake mayfly is among the largest and most important mayflies for trout anglers in North America. However, “green drake” does not describe one … Read More