When trout start sipping mayflies from a lake's surface, reach for Callibaetis. This dry fly presents a clean mayfly silhouette for stillwater feeding, with sizes #14 and #16 to help you match the insects in front of you. It belongs in the box for those patient, deliberate rises that turn a quiet lake into a dry-fly session.
When to Fish It
Use it during Callibaetis activity on lakes, ponds, and slow, weedy water. Watch for cruising trout and repeated rise paths, then place the fly ahead of the fish. Give it time to be found and keep your line from dragging it across the surface.
Key Info
- Type: Dry fly
- Imitates: Adult Callibaetis mayfly
- Sizes: #14, #16
- Best for: Trout feeding on mayflies in stillwater
- Fish it: On the surface with a quiet presentation and minimal drag
For the rise you saw, the next rise you expect, and the cast between them.
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