Baetis, pronounced (bay-tuss), is a small mayfly that often confuses fly fishers trying to identify ongoing hatches precisely. To complicate matters, Baetis is a family of insects, and what fly …

Mar 3, 2022 · It’s no wonder that BWOs are one of your best friends as a fly fisher and always on the menu for trout. Rather than a deep dive into entomology, I’d rather focus on the bug’s …

Feb 17, 2022 · A blue winged olive (BWO) is a flying insect in the mayfly family that is often associated with river hatches and rising fish, specifically trout. I’ll explain to you exactly what …

Scientifically these beautiful and delicate aquatic insects are are in the baetis family of swimmers; it’s a big diverse family. As their common name suggests the adults range of shades of olive …

Feb 14, 2019 · Technically, the BWO is a sub-species of Baetis, but many fly fishers use “BWO” and Baetis as synonyms. These flies are ubiquitous. You will find them in slow, medium, and …

Oct 29, 2023 · The nymphs of BWOs are excellent swimmers and can often be seen darting quickly to and from the streambed. Understanding their habitat and behavior is crucial for …

Dry Fly Fishing: Perhaps the most popular method, using a dry BWO pattern is effective when mayflies are actively emerging or when adults are on the water laying eggs. Nymphing: Before …

Dec 30, 2015 · Next to the midge, the Blue Winged Olives (The Ephemerella Ignita, Aurivilli and Mucronata) are probably the most important bug that fish feed on. No doubt, tying them is part …

Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are very widespread and important insects when it comes to trout fishing on most rivers both throughout Europe and the US.

BWO or Blue Winged Olives are an important mayfly hatch that happens on almost every river in the world. They are a member of the Baetis family and very common. Typically they are about …