August Fly of the Month
Remember, the flies that are entered in the monthly contest are to be donated to the club. Two additional flies are also requested for donation. These flies will be auctioned.
Novice Category
Scud and Shrimp Patterns
This are a major cold water food source that the fly fisher needs to to included in the fly box. Scud and shrimp patterns are used in both moving and still water. In many lakes with shrimp the trout will cruise around the lake eating shrimp as they go. An examples can be seen at http://www.flyfishingconnection.com/patterns/flies/250/Scud+-+Gray+Olive
http://www.westfly.com/fly-pattern-recipe/wet/scud.shtml http://www.ogmoreriver.com/fly/fly_shrimp.php
Advanced Category
Damsel fly nymphs. The damsel fly nymph is a common food source for both cold and warm water fish. They are often found in grass beds.