Blue Wing Olive

Blue-winged olives are hatching in the Catskills

7 Tips For Fly Fishing The March Brown Hatch in Montana

One of our favorite bugs that can be fished year around the Blue Wing Olive (BWO) dominates our waters in the southeast and pretty much everywhere

Blue Wing Olive (BWO) Jig Hook

Blue Winged Olive (BWO) Dry Fly — Redd'sFlies

flies, also known as BWO’s, are a common term for adult mayflies with olive to olive-brown bodies with bluish wings. Blue Wing Olive flies are

Blue Wing Olive

Blue Winged Olive the Universal Mayfly

One of the most versatile and effective dry fly patterns available and usually the answer of the often-asked question “if you could only fish one dry fly, what would it be?” Its effectiveness comes from a very realistic silhouette that sits low in the water and the highly visible wing that is known to be trigger for trout to eat. The highly visible wing is also in part responsible for its popularity among anglers. The calftail wing and parachute-style hackle also add floatation.

Umpqua Parachute - Blue Olive

Hook Size: 14/16/18/20, The Perfect Fly Blue Wing Olive Dun is an excellent imitation of the adult stage of life of the mayfly. It imitates the

Blue-Winged Olive Dun

Hatch Guide: Spring Blue Winged Olives