Fly Fishing - What Are Nymphs?
In a post by-lined "The Hampshire Fly Fisher" the writer states: "On the other hand, as far as fly fishing is worried, fishing upstream, unless you are attempting the Carshalton dodge and fishing with a dry fly, is extremely awkward." Dry fly patterns certainly ended up being commercially readily available around this time. A tackle company of Foster's of Cheltenham started selling dry flies with upright split wings as early as 1854. James Ogden, another Cheltenham take on dealership, claimed to have been the first to utilize a dry fly, stating that he utilized dry patterns during the 1840's. But although Ogden definitely fished patterns that floated, others did so before him, without making any claims. Keep in mind, it is necessary to be sure that you are matching the area of the natural supply of nymphs in the water you are fishing. If you keep in mind that the fish appears to have their heads down and tail up, it is a good sign that they are getting their...