The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

15 Tips for Fishing Emergers, with Pat Dorsey

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Jun 16, 2023
Learn how to fish emergers with Pat Dorsey's favorite fly patterns and insightful tips. From casting with non-dominant hands to managing trout populations and untangling lines, this podcast covers it all. Dive into climate change concerns, Euro rod recommendations, and the art of mastering fishing emergers. Explore the complexities of midge sizes, caddisflies, and successful emergent fishing tactics. Discover versatile fly patterns and tips from Colorado fly tyers, while enjoying mutual admiration among industry peers.
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Observing Rise Forms

  • Observe fish behavior to identify their feeding stage.
  • Look for a "smutting" rise form, indicating subsurface feeding, especially with midges.
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Midge Emerger Fly Recommendation

  • For midge emergers, try a snowshoe suspended midge.
  • Fish it like a dry fly with powder, avoiding paste floatants.
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Imitating Caddis Behavior

  • Imitate caddis emerger behavior by letting the fly swing.
  • Use wet flies like Barr's Graphic Caddis or Mercer's Swing Nymphs.
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