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Worms, Eggs, and Mop Flies

"Junk Flies" aren't pretty, but they catch a ton of trout.

Worms, Eggs, and Mop Flies

Anglers use worms because they work. (George Daniel photo)

This was originally a sidebar in the "What Trout Eat" article titled "Junk Flies" from the 2021 Fly Fishing Made Easy special publication of Fly Fisherman magazine.

Before you start fishing, take a look in the trees and the bushes along the stream. Pay attention to the insects trapped in spider webs and in lamps and lights along the river. Turn over a few rocks in the river and see what type of insect life is most common. Scan the surface of the water for insects and for rising trout. All of this will give you clues about what the trout might be feeding on, and help you “match the hatch” when you tie on a fly.

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