Name Those Flies Challenge.. Please!

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Hey Guys,

 

Well I am a week old fly-fishermen who has taken himself on a crash course to glory. Growing up right next to the Elk River in Elkford, BC, I dont know why I did not pick up a fly rod sooner. I guess in my young age it was considered to much "work", so I stuck with my spin-classic. (Not that I never landed awesome fish).

 

Anyways I just finished picking up my first batch of flies from Bow River Troutfitters (due to proximity to my house) The sales guy was really nice and answered a bunch of questions for me. I was trying to listen hard... but the following six flies I do not have much idea, I know some in the mix are: Stimulators, Mayflies Caddis? If you could please name these roughly, I then should be able to know what I am using. I know this question is ultra-noob, but I do know how to characterize such flies as the Stone Fly Nymph, Bow Bugger, and Elk Hair Caddis! .. Wow soo impressive... Anyway's here are the flies I am not sure about:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6:

 

I appreciate all input and answers in advance. Thanks very much!!!!

 

Cheers,

 

Dylan S

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Hey Guys,

 

Well I am a week old fly-fishermen who has taken himself on a crash course to glory. Growing up right next to the Elk River in Elkford, BC, I dont know why I did not pick up a fly rod sooner. I guess in my young age it was considered to much "work", so I stuck with my spin-classic. (Not that I never landed awesome fish).

 

Anyways I just finished picking up my first batch of flies from Bow River Troutfitters (due to proximity to my house) The sales guy was really nice and answered a bunch of questions for me. I was trying to listen hard... but the following six flies I do not have much idea, I know some in the mix are: Stimulators, Mayflies Caddis? If you could please name these roughly, I then should be able to know what I am using. I know this question is ultra-noob, but I do know how to characterize such flies as the Stone Fly Nymph, Bow Bugger, and Elk Hair Caddis! .. Wow soo impressive... Anyway's here are the flies I am not sure about:

 

1: parachute adams...imitates adult mayfly

 

2: an attractor nymph...don't know the exact name

 

3: don't know the exact name either...an adult may fly in a loop wing parachute style, likely a blue winged olive mayfly if it's quite small. The blue on the loop is just to help you see the fly better on the water...most people use white or orange.

 

4: bead head hare's ear nymph...meant to imitate mayfly nymphs but very generic pattern.

 

5: bead head prince nymph, attractor nymph

 

6: bead head pheasant tale nymph...meant to imitate mayfly nymphs but very generic pattern.

 

patterns 1, 4, 5, 6 are some of the most popular flies out there...everyone has some of them in their box.

 

I appreciate all input and answers in advance. Thanks very much!!!!

 

Cheers,

 

Dylan S

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I think #2 is called a hot wire caddis or something like that.

 

I'm sure once Din sees this thread he can give us the exact names for 2 and 3, but what's most important is knowing what they're supposed to imitate.

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Thanks guys,

 

Much appreciated. The art of knowing what and where to use seems to be very very important. I am a knowledge enthusiast, and am very glad to have found this site! Your time will not go to waste!

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#3 looks like a parachute Blue winged olive.

[Din]

Here's what the two unknowns are called...headscan had #2 right.

 

2:Morrish's Hotwire Caddis

3: Twilight BWO Parachute

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Thanks alot guys, I now understand the Mayfly cycle, and which fly / nymph to use in certain conditions. Happy Casting! (Off to BC this weekend for an adventure around Grave Lake. Should be good!