Fly Fishing Flies Explained (Streamers, Nymphs, Dry Flies & More)

So, what's the difference between a streamer, dry fly, nymph, and wet fly? How do you fish them?
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Trout fishing is done with four major categories of flies (listed above). These flies all have different purposes and should be fished using different techniques on the water. A nymph should be dead-drifted under the surface, a dry fly floated on top of the surface, and so on. Plus, some entomology and a little about the life cycle of bugs, how fish react to the different stages of bug life, and more pertinent info. This is a great place to get started in fly fishing - know what you're fishing before you get out on the water.
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[@kenyonstephan3925]

Do you have suggestions for identifying flies just based on their look? I’m a beginner and bought a few sets of flies but they weren’t labeled well….other than the obvious large dries or the tiny midges or bead heads I’m having trouble determining whether they are a dry or nymph

[@googuser7193]

I’m just getting into fly fishing this helps soooo much I’m teaching myself ha ha

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Glad to hear it!

[@risajajr]

Thanks for the explanation of the differences between the types of flies. I'm still new to fly fishing and have been confused over the difference between nymphs and wet files. Now I need to learn what a swinging technique is.

[@ozmorsley]

awesome .....at last, a short and to the point video to explain what I needed to know as a total beginner. Thank you so much, can't wait to see other videos.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

That's why we put out content! We're happy to hear you are enjoying our channel!

[@Francois_Dupont]

thank you very much! this is the most valuable information! i was searching about this for weeks and this is the only video that explained what kind of flys do what and what they look like!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@1footedoutdoorsman]

This was really helpful! Thanks chandler!

[@ahchv]

Awesome simple video that explains so much in such short amount of time. Thank you!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching

[@michaelv1986]

THanks man ! Good info.

[@jdouglasj2000]

I never knew what a Northwest accent was until I started watching these Trident videos...you fellows all sound alike!

[@joshuamayo9884]

gotta put it on 2x speed, fuckin slow ass talker.

[@chili1593]

Super helpful and clear thanks

[@paulanderson388]

Great explanation. Thanks

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Hi Paul, glad you're enjoying the content!

[@rangerbill9409]

Excellent video. you know yer stuff!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

We appreciate the kind words!

[@hamidlone3189]

Very informative 😊

[@DedicatedAngler]

Originally started coarse fishing, growing fond of carping... I then fell head over heels in love with fly fishing. These days I don't miss out as I use floating dog biscuit flies to surface fish the carps.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Nice!

[@colino21]

Thanks for the help!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Glad to. Thanks for watching!

[@dancarey9495]

Thanks great intro. What is a buzzer fly?

[@dustinnostrant5496]

Chandler killed it.

[@FeathergirlLimited]

Nice one.

[@ethanboyd7843]

My uncle is an entymologist, said curing peoples loer GI tract disorder is incredibly rewarding.

[@michaeladay5227]

Awesome!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@invertedlxxk5650]

Good video just tied my first fly and didn't know what kind ut was turns out its a dry fly

[@martinramirez6702]

New to fly fishing. What flies do you recommend for Bluegill?

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Hi Martin, fly fishing for Bluegill is a ton of fun and a great introduction to the sport. One of the great things about panfish is you do not need a ton of highly specialized and expensive equipment. Your standard trout dry flies and nymphs will work, as well as small poppers and streamers. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Cheers!

[@Francois_Dupont]

i am only starting fly fishing, but i could be considered one of the best where i live in term of pan fishing. sunfish like bluegills and yellow sunfish are very aggressive and territorial. they will eat everything that looks good either dead (non-moving) or moving. they very rarely come to the surface to eat, so your best bet is to use anything that swims in the water. be careful of the size because sunfish especially the yellow sunfish has a very very small mouth.

[@hanu7577]

How about a presentation on purchasing flies - where, how to tell a quality made from a not so quality made, what you might expect to pay for quality, what quantity of which should you have in your kit.... hopefully with images.... Thanks

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Not a bad idea!

[@Justinator616]

Wouldn’t happen to know the name of that jacket?

[@tyroneaustin8223]

Fly baiscs?

[@soniarusso8604]

Not all of these "hatches" are flies. The only ones who are flies are Midges.

[@kunaiwithchain5278]

Good thing I took a freshwater ecology course