Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing Flies – Types, Tips & When to Use Them

With: Trident Fly Fishing

Before you ever tie on a fly, you’ve got to know what that fly is doing. Today’s Fly Life Media Video of the Day features a straightforward and essential breakdown by Trident Fly Fishing that every angler should watch — whether you're just stepping into waders or you're years into your fly fishing journey.

From streamers to nymphs, dry flies to wets, this video gives you a clear picture of each fly type, how they behave on the water, and how trout respond to them. It even tosses in a bit of bug biology (entomology) so you know why a fish might crush your Kreelex or sip a Stimulator. As a guide, I can’t stress this enough — understanding fly categories is the foundation to reading water and matching the hatch.

If you’ve ever asked “What’s the difference between a dry and a nymph?” — this video lays it out in a clean, visual way that’ll help you fish smarter.