Blue Winged Olive BWO Classic Trout Dry Fly Fishing Fly - Hook Size 18

Tying the Blue-winged Olive

BLUE WINGED OLIVE

Blue Winged Olive BWO Classic Trout Dry Fly Fishing Flies - Set of 6 F

One of the most versatile and effective dry fly patterns available and usually the answer of the often-asked question “if you could only fish one dry fly, what would it be?” Its effectiveness comes from a very realistic silhouette that sits low in the water and the highly visible wing that is known to be trigger for trout to eat. The highly visible wing is also in part responsible for its popularity among anglers. The calftail wing and parachute-style hackle also add floatation.

Umpqua Parachute - Blue Olive

Blue Winged Olive (BWO) – Region Fishing

1 Dozen Assortment BWO Sizes 14, 16, 18, 20 Blue Winged Olive Classic Dry Fly Hand Tied Fly Fishing Trout Flies

This split-back sulphur nymph floats higher in the water column and represents an emerging sulphur mayfly. The yellow foam imitates the 'splitting' of the wing case during emergence and helps keep the nymph a little more buoyant. Sulphur hatches are popular for their density. In May through June, you'll find trout feasting on sulphurs just before dusk. This is one of the most popular sulphur nymphs ever designed.

BWO Nymph / Champion's Split-Back BWO Nymph - The Fly Crate

The Fly Fishing Place Blue Winged Olive BWO Classic Trout Dry Fly Fishing Flies - Set of 12 Flies Size 14 - One Dozen : Sports & Outdoors

The baetis BWO hatch is considered by experts to be the most important insect hatch. In fact, you are almost guaranteed to experience a blue wing olive hatch. Compara-Duns are an excellent representation of a variety of insects. They lie flush with the surface and are easy to spot.

Trout Flies / Blue Wing Olive Compara-Dun - The Fly Crate

Blue Winged Olive - Rocky River Trout Unlimited