Fly fishing for Whitefish

[Cokeman]

I know it's a while till mayfly hatch, but has anyone fly fished for whitefish using a mayfly? I'm looking for information on if I should tie nymphs or mayfly adults. I have heard that Whitefish may prefer to hit under the water compared to surface.

[swampsinger]

I'm intereste

[allaroundhunter]

I'm interested in this as well. And yes swamp singer TNFF has an episode with Bill Spicer flyfishing for them. Personally no experience...but would like to change that ��

[caddis]

Most of the whitefish I have caught were on nymphs. The same nymphs you would use for trout - Hare's Ears, Pheasant Tails, etc. The whitefish and trout are feeding on the same bugs.

Have caught a few on dries while fishing for trout during a strong hatch of PMD's. IMO, attractor dry flies might not be productive - I believe whitefish are primarily bottom feeders.

[swampsinger]

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