Seasonal Hatch Chart

Best Insects and Fly Patterns for Fly Fishing in Western NC

DRO’s experienced fly fishing guides have assembled seasonal hatch information for recommended flies on the Davidson River and surrounding areas. Questions? Contact our guides.

 

November, December, January, and February seasonal flies

Insects Fly Pattern Hook Sz.
Adults Dries / Emergers  
Blue Wing Olive Mayflies Parachute BWO, Thorax Dun 18-24
Midges (Cream, Olive, Black) Parachute Adams, Midge 18-24
Micro Caddis (Black, Gray) Elk Hair Caddis 18-20
Dark Stones Clipped Caddis 18-22
Nymphs / Larva Nymphs  
Blue Olive Mayflies Olive Hare's Ear, Olive P.T. 16-20
March Brown Mayflies BH Pheasant Tail 16-20
American Grannom Caddis Peeking Caddis 14-18
Rockworm Caddis Super Pupa 16-20
Midges (Cream, Black, Olive) RS-2, WD-40 18-24
Dark Stones Copper John (Blk, Copper) 16-18
Baitfish / Big Food Streamers  
Sculpins Near-Nuff Sculpin 4-8
Dace Zonker (White, Blk) 6-12
Crayfish Wooly Bugger (Blk, Olive, Brn) 4-10
Creek Chubs Double Bunny (Brn, Tan, White) 2-6

What's Biting on the Davidson - Winter

Howell's Trip Saver The name says it all this fly will often times produce a fish saving your trip when nothing else will work. Designed by Kevin Howell, this fly was his secret weapon that he carried during his tournament fishing days. Kevin said he knew it was just different enough to catch those highly pressured fish. For a more subtle presentation the front legs can be removed. Buy Now

Howell's Trip Saver
The name says it all this fly will often times produce a fish saving your trip when nothing else will work. Designed by Kevin Howell, this fly was his secret weapon that he carried during his tournament fishing days. Kevin said he knew it was just different enough to catch those highly pressured fish. For a more subtle presentation the front legs can be removed.
Blue Wing Olive Often active in fall and early winter on cloudy days. Buy Now

Blue Wing Olive
Often active in fall and early winter on cloudy days.
Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Soft Hackles have been used by anglers for over 200 years. They are a staple in every serious guides fly box. A proven guide fly and a go to when the times are tough. Buy Now

Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail
Soft Hackles have been used by anglers for over 200 years. They are a staple in every serious guides fly box. A proven guide fly and a go to when the times are tough.

March, May, April, and June Seasonal flies

Insects Fly Pattern Hook Sz.
Adults Dries / Emergers  
March Brown Mayflies March Brown Standard / Parachute 12-14
Blue Quill Mayflies Parchute Adams, Thorax Dun 14-18
Red Quill Mayflies Quill Gordon 14-18
Cahill Mayflies Lt. Cahill, Sparkle Dun 12-18
Green Drakes Green Drake, Coffin Fly 8-12
Yellow Drakes Coffin Fly, Cut Wing Drake 8-12
Caddis Elk Hair Caddis 12-18
Dark Stone Clipped Caddis 12-18
Yellow Sally Stones Yellow Sally 16-18
Golden Stones Stimulator 12-18
Midge (Olive, Gray) Midge 20-24
Nymphs / Larva Nymphs  
March Brown Mayflies Hare's Ear 12-16
Blue Quill Mayflies BH Pheasant Tail 14-18
Green Drake Mayflies Fox Squirrel Nymph 10-14
Caddis Super Pupa 14-18
Golden Stones Kevin's Stone 8-12
Yellow Sally Stones Copper John 16-18
Baitfish / Big Food Streamers  
Sculpins Woolhead Sculpin, Olive Zonker 4-10
Dace White Zonker, Sparkle Minnow 6-12
Crayfish Near Nuff Crayfish 2-6
Creek Chubss Wooly Bugger Brown 2-8

 

July, August, September, and October Seasonal flies

Insect Fly Pattern Hook Sz.
Adults Dries  
Golden Stones Stimulator 12-16
Yellow Sally Stones Yellow Sally, Clipped Caddis 16-18
Grasshoppers Dave's Hopper, Club Sandwich 8-14
Crane Flies Hackle Stacker Cranefly 12-18
Camel Crickets Gorilla Hopper 10-14
Beetles Disco Beetle, Bark Beetle 8-10
Ants Transparant, Fur Ant 12-18
Midges Parachute Adams, Midge 18-24
Nymphs / Larva Nymphs  
Golden Stones Kevin's Stonefly 8-12
Yellow Sally Stones Copper John 16-18
Inch Worms Inch Worm, Chart. San Juan 10-12
Midges WD-40, Disco Midge, RS-2 18-26
Baitfish / Big Food Streamers  
Sculpins Slumpbuster 10-12
Creek Chubs Double Bunny 2-8
Dace Zonkers 6-12
Crayfish Near-Nuff Crayfish 4-6
Damsel Fly Nymphs Wooly Bugger 6-10

 

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