Terrestrial Patterns

Terrestrial flies are a type of artificial fly used in fly fishing that imitate insects that live on land, such as grasshoppers, crickets, ants, beetles, and more. These insects often fall into the water, becoming a food source for fish. Terrestrial insects are a vital food source for trout and other fish, making a terrestrial hatch a prime time for fly fishing.

Anglers use various fly patterns to imitate different types of terrestrial insects, such as grasshoppers, ants, beetles, and crickets. Terrestrial hatches can be a challenge to predict, but they can offer some of the most exciting fishing of the year.