Fly Fishing Fly Assortments

White River Fly Shop 20-Piece Trout Starter Assortment
Price: $19.99
One of the most complete trout fly assortments ever assembled, this starter assortment consists of 10 of the most productive patterns. Veteran fly fishers tie on these ?go to? flies in any water, under any weather condition. This Trout Starter Assortment includes 2 of each of the following patterns: BH Brassie Prince Nymph BH C-N Pheasant Tail Flashback Elk Hair Caddis Sparkle Caddis Pupa High-Vis Parachute (BWO, Adams and PMD) MFC Chernobyl Ant Black Krystal Bugger

 

Every fly fisherman or women has some favorite flies in his or her tackle boxes. Many of
them have fly fishing fly assortments to die for. These anglers know that having the right
fly at the right time can make the difference between a successful trip and an
unsuccessful one.

The beginning angler can find the variety in types of flies, their patterns, and their sizes
very confusing. Some will purchase a grab bag of assorted flies in the hope that one or
two of them will bring results.

What is available in fly fishing fly assortments

Grab bags of fly fishing fly assortments are just that. You purchase a selection of flies in
quantities of 10, 20, or 50, or whatever the store offers. These grab bags are filled with
generic flies, supposedly successful on any and every river, stream, or lake.

Unfortunately this rarely proves to be the case. The flies are chosen by the seller to
whatever specification he/she decrees. The buyer does not get to choose what is in the
bag. A tackle box may or may not be included.

Some grab bags do allow a limited choice. You can select whether you want only dries,
or only wets. Again, you do not often have a choice of the fly patterns that are included.

The better fly fishing fly assortments are those that allow the fisherman or woman to
select exactly what is included in the package. If you are fishing a particular stream
where one or two patterns are usually successful, you can ask for those to be included.
You can also state what size you need and the quantities of each of your chosen fly to be
included.

Benefits of fly fishing fly assortments

Purchasing a ready-made fly fishing fly assortment can be a cheaper way of filling your
tackle box. Provided the seller allows you to have some control over your choice, you
will soon build up a fine fly bank.

Having an odd "trier" isn't a bad thing either, for the times when the old favorite isn't
working.

Some stores will suggest a fly assortment for specific waters. This is great for those times
when you are intending to fish unknown areas. A quick online search will put you in
touch with stores that provide this service.

Beginners fly fishing fly assortments

A good fly fishing fly assortment for the novice angler should include some basic
patterns in several sizes. A few attractor patterns can tempt trout when you don't have the
exact fly to match the hatch.

If you are fishing wets, remember that they mostly imitate the adult stage of insects found
in the water. A selection of these in your tackle box in the smaller sizes is a good idea.
Small flies will catch big fish.

A good point to mention here is that sometimes the fly is not the problem when the fish
aren't biting. Your leader can spook fish. If you are matching the hatch but still not
catching fish, try changing your leader to a lighter one. It might make the difference.

One or two streamers like woolly buggers of different colors are another good addition to
your fly fishing fly assortment. Fish these down near the bottom of the river to attract big
lunkers that won't rise to feed.

Once you become more experienced in reading the waters and what is happening on and
in them, it is probably better to collect your own fly fishing fly assortments. A fly fishing
fly assortment that is representative of the waters you usually fish is one that will bring
you the best results.