Where can I find Hellgrammites?

Hellgrammites, the larval form of Dobson flies, live most of their lives underneath rocks in creeks & rivers. So that’s where you are going to want to begin. Find a relatively rocky river or creek and start flipping over rocks.

When can you find Hellgrammites?

In the spring you can find them on the riverbank under rocks and logs, sometimes by the dozens. Later in the summer you can hold a seine net in small riffles while your buddy turns over rocks above the seine to free the hellgrammites. As usual, check your local regulations before doing this.

How do you fish the Hellgrammite fly?

An exceptionally effective tactic and the method most anglers in my schools use to catch their largest bass is to fish this area by casting the Hellgrammite across stream below these riffles and crawl the fly slowly across the stream bottom.

Do trout eat Hellgrammites?

The hellgrammites when dislodged are graceful swimmers and especially attractive food for the trout or just about any other type of fish.

Do smallmouth eat Hellgrammites?

Hellgrammites, the wormlike larvae of a dobsonfly, are a very popular smallmouth bait, probably only second to worms and crayfish. Dragonfly and damselfly nymphs are important food sources for smallmouth bass as well. These large nymphs live primarily around aquatic vegetation.

How much do Hellgrammites cost?

NIKKO HELLGRAMMITE 3″ Floating Scented Super Durable Soft Bait

What’s the best bait for brown trout?

The best baits are live nightcrawlers, minnows, and spawn on a #4 hook or smaller. Get some weight above your hook, such as a split shot or an egg sinker (depending on the conditions), to keep your bait in the strike zone. Let it move through the water like an easy target.