After a fly fisherman has learned the basics of fly fishing and begins to feel comfortable with is or her new sport, usually the next step in the fly fisherman's progression is to begin the study of aquatic insects, also known as Entomology. This stage of a fly fisherman's progression can be one of the most important for angler, beginner or expert. It's a great feeling when you can go to a stream or lake, recognize the insects fish are feeding on, know how the insects live in the water, and select the fly pattern and tactic to match the natural. By having this understanding of aquatic insects, there is no question you will catch more fish!

The Entomology section of this web site will help provide basic information on how to use a knowledge of aquatic insects to improve your fishing, mainly focusing on Utah and Western rivers and lakes. In addition to identifying insects and learning their way of life, you will also be given useful fly patterns and tactics to use in imitating them successfully.

Even though the information that this is provided in this web site is useful to the Utah fly fisherman, UtahOnTheFly is in no way experts on the subject of Entomology. UtahOnTheFly reserves the right to make mistakes, which we hope to avoid. Any questions, comments, or suggestions are much appreciated.