Must have flies for NJ

[A Polinger]

I am putting together a fly box for a friend who is new to fly fishing. What are your top 5 flies that you think are a must have for NJ?

Thanks,
AP

 

[tomfly]

Prince nymph sizes 14 and 16
Any caddis dry pattern (haven’t found any that do not work)
Woolly bugger any color
Adams
Hares ear nymph
RS2 nymph size 18-20

 

[Barleywine]

1) Olive Wooly Bugger (size 10)

2) Bead head Prince Nymph (size 14)

3) Tan Elk Hair Caddis (size 16)

4) Black Parachute Ant with a bright orange post (size 16)

5) Ausable Wulff (size 14)
(Use the original Fran Betters recipe, not that cream bodied imposter you sometimes see in fly shops)


It's always a lot of fun when you get to help someone new enjoy this sport. You're a good friend.

 

[Trout Nazi]

1. Black Bugger (8 or 10)
2. Pheasant Tail (16-18)
3. Prince (14-18)
4. Green Caddis Larva (14-18, with or without bead)
5. Peacock caddis dry (12-16)

 

[Simms]

I am putting together a fly box for a friend who is new to fly fishing. What are your top 5 flies that you think are a must have for NJ?

Thanks,
AP

That's a great segway to extract information! I need to use that next time im clueless about something. Kudos.

"my friend really enjoys hugging brown trout, can you point me in the right direction as to where I can find willing participants?"

oh boy, that does work good....

 

[AKSkim]

That's a great segway to extract information! I need to use that next time im clueless about something. Kudos.

Guess I wasn't the only one NOT to fall for that line.....

 

[Trout Fever]

does it really matter....... seriously boys

 

[LyNcH]

does it really matter....... seriously boys

Agreed......

 

[Vance]

Prince nymph 12,14,16 Gold ribbed hares ear 14,16,18 Pheasant tail 14,16,18, Gray or olive/gray caddis dry fly Sulpher dry 14,16 If you are going to fish the Ramapo River Grayfox in size 14 and don,t fish it until after 6: 00 PM....Vance