Simon’s Simple Beetle

In this video, Simon ties an awesome late summer beetle pattern. Beetles and other terrestrials make up a large portion of a trout’s diet in the summer. This pattern is tied with a hi-vis wing to aid in visibility from afar. Generally, Simon likes to fish this fly on smaller creeks as it is easier to keep track of. On smaller water too, terrestrial insects are more likely to end up in the water. When fishing this pattern on larger rivers, Simon likes to run it behind a larger fly like a big hopper or chubby. The simple beetle is buoyant enough to suspend a small nymph below it, or tag a soft hackle behind. Simon likes to fish this pattern with a trailing PMD dry fly behind it like the Side Sleeper. Beetles can come in several sizes and colors, so feel free to adjust based on your fisheries’ needs.