Mayfly Lifecycle Explained (For Fly Fishing)

If you understand the mayfly lifecycle, you understand what trout are eating. Mayflies move through four key stages — nymph, emerger, dun, and spinner — and trout feed differently during each phase of the hatch. Matching the stage of the hatch (not just the insect) can completely change your fly s...


March 6, 2026
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