Stoneflies for trout are more than a riverbank bug—they signal clean water, provide a year-round food source, and help anglers understand where trout feed. When most people see a bug crawling on a riverbank, they swat it away. Anglers know better. Stoneflies aren’t just another insect—they’re a key part of river ecosystems and trout diets….
The stonefly nymph is one of the important subsurface foods for trout in rivers, tailwaters, and cold streams — and when fish are holding tight to the bottom or refusing flashier baits, a properly rigged soft-plastic stonefly can out-produce a bulkier worm or a reaction lure. But the lure is only half of it. With…
Mayflies are available year-round as nymphs — subsurface feeding drives consistent trout success far more than visible surface hatches. Covers nymph habitat, feeding windows, and presentation for both fly and spin anglers.
