Fly fishing flies imitate fish prey and are selected based on the season, fish type, and water conditions.
Dry flies are designed to float on the water's surface to imitate mature insects, like mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, and midges. They are effective for luring fish, especially during a hatch when fish feed at the surface
Nymphs imitate the larval stage of insects that live and feed underwater, near the bottom of lakes, rivers, and streams. They are typically used with a strike indicator or small weights to get them down to the correct depth
Wet flies are designed to imitate insects that are swimming toward the surface to hatch. They are a classic pattern, often used for large freshwater fish like trout
Lures or Streamers, as some call them, imitate larger prey, such as minnows, leeches, or crayfish, that predatory fish feed on. They are retrieved through the water to create the illusion of a swimming or fleeing creature.