Poll - How many trout flies?

[Hairstacker]

Well, after David Lee mentioned losing 31 flies in one day on the Pit, it got me thinking about how many trout flies to carry in each size for each pattern. I used to think 4, lately I've been thinking 6, but maybe 5 splits the difference nicely. How about you, how many flies in each hook size do you prefer to carry with you to the trout stream?

[Adam Grace]

I use a two fly minimum. If the fly has caught fish for me before and I think that I will be using that fly often during a trip I will bring as many as 6. I always suggested purchasing 2 of the same fly when customer would come in the shop for flies. If that one fly works well and you loose your only pattern your catch rate can significantly drop.

I like to be prepared.

[Darian]

I'm like to carry at least 2 of each size within a pattern for Trout fishing but the number increases when Salmon, Steelhead or Striper fishing.

[David Lee]

Hey Mike - great question !!!

I like to have at least 3 Rainbow Trout Clousers , a few Baby Rainbow Trout Surf-Candies , and maybe 2 Rainbow Deceivers in the box at all times .......

Smolts ?? That's another story .....
David (who actually knew what you were talkin' about about ) Lee

[PaulC]

I tend to have 3 of each size/pattern tied up and almost always have a vise and materials in the car.
Tying makes for a nice midday break when things slow down a bit waiting for that caddis hatch at 4-4:30.
Heading out to the eastside next weekend. Definitely going to take a bit to adjust back to the 2wt after slinging 300 grain the last few months.
-Paul

[Hairstacker]

David, what?!? No OBHWBs? Darian will be SO disappointed!