May Trout Fly Special

May Brook Trout Fly Selection: The Ultimate Spring Hatch Assortment May is the pinnacle of the fly fishing season for native Brook Trout. With warming mountain streams and "super hatches" in full swing, trout are aggressively looking to the surface. To find success, you need to match the diverse insect activity of the late spring transition. Our May Brook Trout Special is a guide-curated 20-fly kit designed to cover every major hatch you’ll encounter this month—from the iconic March Browns and Sulphurs to the essential Mr. Rapidan patterns. The "Match the Hatch" Collection This selection includes 2 of each fly (20 flies total), ensuring you’re prepared for picky fish and lost flies in the brush: The May Staples: March Brown Dry (#14) & Nymph (#14): Capture both the emergence and the surface activity of this major spring event. Light Cahill Dry (#14): The gold standard for afternoon and evening hatches. Murray's Sulphur Dry & Shenk’s Sulphur (#16): Two variations to fool trout during the high-intensity evening Sulphur blizzards at the end of the month and into June. Mr. Rapidan Dry (#14): The ultimate high-visibility searching pattern for mountain streams. Great imitation of the March Brown and Gray Fox Mayflies. Murray’s Little Yellow Stonefly (#16): A technical must-have for late May mountain fishing. The Caddis & Nymphs: Mr. Rapidan Delta Wing Caddis (Olive, #16) & Barbless Caddis (#16): Perfect for the frequent olive caddis bursts. Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle Nymph (#14): A deadly "swing" fly for when trout are feeding just below the surface. Why This Kit Wins in May Total Hatch Coverage: Why guess what’s hatching? This kit covers Caddisflies, March Browns, Light Cahills, Yellow Stoneflies, and Sulphurs . Precision Sizing: Every fly is tied in sizes #14–#16, the "sweet spot" for native Brookies in spring flows. Versatile Tactics: Includes dries, nymphs, and soft hackles so you can fish the entire water column as the hatch progresses. Pro Guide Tip: In May, the most consistent action often happens from mid-day through dusk. If you don't see rising fish, start with the Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle on a swung fly presentation to locate active trout before the main evening hatch begins. Spend less time digging through fly boxes and more time casting. Order your May Brook Trout Fly Special today and be ready for the best fishing of the year.