The Field Journal
The Field Journal · 17 entries

Naturals

The naturals a fly imitates — insects, crustaceans, baitfish and more — and the hatches worth matching.

Insects

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Naturals · refined Caddisflies (Sedges) insectcaddissedge Naturals · refined Chironomids (Midges) insectmidgestillwater Naturals · refined Damselflies insectdamselnymph Naturals · refined Dragonflies insectdragonnymph Naturals · refined Mayflies insectmayflycallibaetis Naturals · seed Mice & Voles mammalterrestrialnight Naturals · refined Stoneflies insectstoneflygolden stone Naturals · seed Terrestrials (Hoppers, Ants, Beetles) terrestrialhopperant

Crustaceans & invertebrates

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Naturals · refined Leeches invertebrateleechstillwater Naturals · refined Scuds & Freshwater Shrimp invertebratescudshrimp Naturals · refined Water Boatman & Backswimmer invertebratewater boatmanbackswimmer Naturals · seed Zooplankton (Daphnia & Cyclops) invertebratezooplanktondaphnia

Baitfish

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Naturals · seed Baitfish & Fry forage fishbaitfishfry Naturals · seed Redside Shiner forage fishminnowcompetitor Naturals · refined Sculpin forage fishbottom dwellerriver

Vertebrates

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Naturals · seed Frogs & Tadpoles amphibianwarmwaterbass Naturals · seed Garter & Small Snakes (Reptile Forage) reptilesnakeopportunistic