Wet Fly Help For Michigan Rivers

[dennyk]

Need some suggestions for wet flies. I haven't tied any up in years and would appreciate some direction. Since we have an ice storm on the way should be able to get a few tied up this weekend. Targeting stream trout.

Thank You!

Denny

 

[jr spey]

Need some suggestions for wet flies. I haven't tied any up in years and would appreciate some direction. Since we have an ice storm on the way should be able to get a few tied up this weekend.

Thank You!

Denny

Trout, steelhead, smallies?

 

[dennyk]

jr, Thanks, targeting stream trout.

Denny

 

[cpowell]

Soft Hackles are your friend. Easy to tie, great wet fly presentation and trout love them.

I would maybe suggest the Sparrow where you are at but I have never been to that part of the woods.

 

[dean_mt]

Partridge and Yellow, Partridge and Peacock, Partridge and Pheasant tail. These combos of soft hackle and body will catch trout in rivers everywhere.

 

[jr spey]

If you mean true wet flies rather than nymphs, etc. I think you've been given some great advice. I even use soft hackles for steelhead on occasions, in a slightly larger size than I usually use for trout.

 

[rusty 54]

Later in the season, I've had good luck with Lead Wing Coachmen

 

[sparsegraystubble]

Regular hen hackles work also for these flies and are sometimes more varied in colors and sizes. My favorite soft hackle is hare’s ear dubbing with gold wire rib and mottled brown hen hackle.

But they are all good. You do want to keep them sparse for best results.

Don

 

[dennyk]

Just got home, thanks for the responses thus far, got'em jotted down & time to get to tying.

Thanks!

Denny