Fishing and Tying the Classic Blue Quill Nymph
If you're heading out to the stream in early spring, having a few blue quill nymph patterns in your fly box is basically mandatory. While a lot of anglers wait around for the first big dry fly hatches of the season, the real action is usually happening right under the surface. This particular nymph represents the Paraleptophlebia genus—a fancy name for a bug that trout absolutely love when the water is still a bit chilly. ...