An often-overlooked family of flies, there are thousands of species of aquatic and terrestrial beetles present in and around trout waters. A fish equivalant to peanut butter M&Ms, these buoyant dry fly patterns are a trout favorite. While common to every state and present at every elevation, beetles shine their brightest among wooded waters from summer through fall. When fishing high mountain lakes and streams most commonly populated with small midges and mayflies, a big juicy beetle can initiate explosive strikes from hungry fish!
Dry/Wet: Dry
Fly Category: Generalist Pattern
Family: Terrestrial
Species: Beetle
Life Stage: Adult
