Picking the Best Flies for Cutthroat Trout
Finding the best flies for cutthroat trout doesn't have to be a guessing game, especially since these fish are famous for being some of the most opportunistic eaters in the fly-fishing world. If you've ever spent a day on a high-mountain creek or a winding river in the Rockies, you know that cutties aren't usually as "PhD-educated" as your average brown trout. They live in environments where the growing season is short, meaning they can't afford to let a good meal pass them by. That's great news for us because it means we can get away with some pretty fun, high-floating patterns. ...