Fly life on Lough Corrib varies depending on the season and weather conditions and, indeed the appearance of fly on the lough can also vary greatly from area to area. With so many aspects affecting the hatch it's not possible to predict when they will arrive with any real degree of accuracy however the following information should provide a loose guide for the visiting angler: Very Early Season - February to AprilChironomid (Midge Pupa/Duck Fly) The trout are particularly hungry at this time of year having returned from the spawning grounds and are looking for substantial food. Trout taken at the beginning of the season tend to be taken on lures and spinners however when the 'Duck Fly' hatches begin in March anglers will switch to the fishing the fly. Early Season - April to JuneChironomid (Midge Pupa)Cloeon Simile (Lake Olive) Danica (Mayfly) Asselus Aquaticus (Hog Louse) This part of the season sees an abundance of food available to the fish, so much so that they can become quite pre-occupied on one type of insect. The 'buzzer' fishing can still be very good. Look out for signs of the Campto buzzer hatching off, the pupa is huge compared to the more usual buzzers and it's pretty much impossible to fish a buzzer that's too large to imitate it. Olive fishing can be fantastic both on the nymph and the dry fly. Many fish fall to the dry Mayfly and it's also worth fishing patterns suggestive of a Mayfly nymph on a midge tip or ghost tip.
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