Alder fly Dry

The Alder Dry Fly is a historical yet rarely tied pattern in fly fishing, tracing back over 500 years as one of the earliest documented flies. Traditionally, the Alder was used as a wet fly, favored for its ability to mimic the natural alder moth emerging along riverbanks. The dry fly version, though seldom seen, offers anglers a unique connection to fly fishing’s roots. It’s typically tied in hook sizes 10 to 14 to match the dark-bodied, gray-brown winged insect and is best fished near shaded areas where alder insects are naturally drawn.

Using almost any dark colored Caddis dry fly will work with this hatch.