Winter dry flies

[THorne]

Hello all. I am new to the fly fishing game and had a quick question. What are some dry flies you guys have had some success with in the winter time?
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[Tarponjim]

Mostly small stuff, #18's and #20's. Midges. Tiny mayflies (Blue Wing Olives, Baetis, Little Blue Duns, whatever you want to call 'em).

Common patterns include Griffith's Gnat, Adams, Blue Dun, and nearly any little emerger. Pattern isn't critical, but size can be more important. (Presentation is most important). Just fish any little mayfly or midge pattern, tied sparse to have a small profile.

Sometimes you can catch fish on top with a small beetle or ant during the winter too, but the midges are most reliable day in and day out.

Here's a bunch of little patterns that work great. There are dozens of others. Again, think small and sparse. I usually use a #20.
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[remo_5_0]

Nice Jim!
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[THorne]

Thank you very much Tarponjim. I really appreciate it. I look forward to giving a few of these a try this coming week.
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[Troutbum_kelly]

Don't overlook the emerger also. Tie an emerging midge just under your dry. Not all fish that rise are eating off the surface. If your seeing just a fin or tail chances are they are eating emergers in the film and not dries on top.

Good luck!

T.B.
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[robertsitalia]

Agree with what's been said, and with some warmer days coming as we start to fade out of February, your chances should really increase!
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[MBM1969]

A Black Beauty fished deep or as an emerger has become my go to winter fly pattern. My favorite way to fish it is as a dropper tied about 7-8 inches off a small Adams or Griffiths gnat.

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