I always keep a gel and powder dry fly floatant in my pack. They’re similar substances, but they’re used at different times. Before your first cast of the day, you’ll apply a small amount of the gel ...

How to Fly Fish—Have Small Stream Success With These Top 5 Dry Flies. Some of the best fly fishing to be had can be found in small creeks and streams. Here are the top five dry flies for small waters.

For me, small stream trout fishing is synonymous with dry fly fishing. You could fish a nymph rig or tie on a dropper, but why would you? If you’re fishing right after it’s rained and the water is ...