Bumble Bee

The bumble bee fly is a stout, fuzzy terrestrial dry fly designed to imitate large bumblebees and terrestrials blown onto the water during late summer and early fall. Its bulky silhouette, black-and-yellow or black-and-amber body, and often sparse hackle create excellent surface disturbance and visibility for trout and bass, making it ideal for fishing along banks, under overhanging grass, and in currents where terrestrials accumulate. Fish it with short, strategic strips or as a dead-drift to trigger aggressive takes from fish keying on big, energy-rich food items.