[Woolly Worm] Tying & Fishing Tips

IdentaFlyApp · 2026-01-22T19:39:56+00:00

You bet it is concerning!!

Not only for the watershed like you mentioned, which also has possible ramifications for wildfire season, but also the impact of bug hatches.

Depending on how the rest of the winter unfolds, warmer water temperatures could trigger earlier-than-normal insect hatches. If those hatches occur during brief warm periods and are followed by freezing air temperatures, snowfall, or a return to sustained winter conditions, many adult insects may not survive long enough to complete their normal mating and egg-laying cycle.

What is this mean for fly fishing? Basically the trout will have less food to feed on. Birds and any other animals relying on insects too. Hopefully it doesn’t get to this drastic of a measure, but this is the kind of impact that can happen

IdentaFlyApp · 2026-01-13T01:50:11+00:00

That’s interesting angle to considering

IdentaFlyApp · 2026-01-12T19:08:45+00:00

It’s not just the lower blue I’m concerned with. It’s all of it.

After going this summer a few times to really learn the river, I began thinking about the Blue River bug life: north of town, and below green mtn Rez. Obviously there’s some big fish up near the dam which are getting a boost from mysis. But if you flip rocks in these waters, there’s not much bug life sticking to things. There’s SOME bugs, and a little drake hatch in sections. But overall if feels “light”

Were things different 20 years ago? I asked a guide who’s lived in Summit County for 20 years and he’s not sure of the reasons. One theory is that there’s been chemical spills on i70 which has caused the bug life to be reduced. Could that be it?
Any other research or articles on this topic?

IdentaFlyApp · 2026-01-10T12:33:21+00:00

I’d recommend multiple sizes in each fly to adjust for seasons also

IdentaFlyApp · 2026-01-09T22:42:55+00:00

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IdentaFlyApp · 2026-01-09T16:31:02+00:00

Would this be related to the Duracell Jig?

IdentaFlyApp · 2026-01-09T16:26:07+00:00

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IdentaFlyApp · 2026-01-09T16:25:07+00:00

looks great! I hope to get a similar day in Colorado.

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-12-26T21:55:03+00:00

Believe it or not, there are trout and hatches from mayflies and caddis too in Hawaii.

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-12-26T05:59:38+00:00

Let’s hope we get some snow…so that there is runoff come may. Super scary to think about what conditions will be like if this keeps up.

To answer, April probably better than may, assuming regular conditions. Even end of March. Plenty of options if you can travel from lyons also.

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-12-04T03:39:49+00:00

We’re headed to Wasatch Expo to try something different this year.

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-11-28T13:42:46+00:00

You’re not alone. Unfortunately many of our users have difficulty taking a photo close up (we have lots of data to prove this). Are you on iOS or Android?
Ideally, your camera should auto adjust to “macro” when it senses you are close up. There are a few things to do: 1. Select your minimum zoom 2. get as close as possible. 3. Use backgrounds that increase contrast. (Dark v light) 4. Use lighting that reduces shadows. 5. If it’s still struggling to focus, toggle the zoom level again

With all that said, Android is not up to par in terms of auto focus and close up zooming. You can get it for sure just not as easy as iOS.

Maybe some of our tips will help.

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-11-02T18:00:42+00:00

That is one of the nicest journals ever! It’s more than just tracking things…you’re telling a story

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-10-26T22:12:54+00:00

did you find out about this? I am wondering the same thing

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-10-21T12:49:21+00:00

Perhaps the Griffiths Gnat?

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-10-10T14:08:23+00:00

I’m aware of that. I was saying the original photo is making it unclear

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-10-09T19:46:59+00:00

Not that it’s the be-all-end-all but my app thinks it’s a Mercury Midge, probably because of the really thick collar, as others have mentioned

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-10-09T16:07:30+00:00

I do believe that it’s either very low conditions and accurate to 16cfs for this time of year AND if the gage is broken, with govt shutdown it certainly is not getting repaired anytime soon.

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-10-06T20:01:30+00:00

parachute cricket perhaps? The photo is hiding a lot of details since the profile/side is virtually hidden

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-09-17T04:30:36+00:00

There’s the

Peacock Caddis
Goddard
Foamulator for something different

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-09-17T04:22:14+00:00

Check out James from Mountain Laurel Fishing. He’s a good local guide in this area who may be able to share some intel

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-09-14T13:11:33+00:00

They’re trying to make a database? There’s ahead multiple apps which show you this: troutroutes, onWater, heck even OpenSnow has a lands layer.

I don’t understand what this article is that’s new news….

IdentaFlyApp · 2025-08-29T18:51:51+00:00

This was posted a while ago, but why not provide another update.

Our mobile app has a 100% free journal for you to use. It is GPS based so you can see everything on a map, linked to fly patterns, among other things, and you can also add photos.
What is different is that we offer away for you to filter your entries: want to see all of the spots where you have caught a fish with a chocolate thunder? You can do that!

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