Rifflefly fishing glossary
A shallow section of river with a fast, broken surface created by rocks on the streambed.
Riffles are the productive "food factories" of a trout stream. The turbulent, oxygen-rich water supports heavy insect populations, and the broken surface gives trout overhead cover from predators.
Why Fish Riffles?
- High insect density = constant food supply
- Broken surface = less leader-shy fish
- Oxygenated water = comfortable for trout, especially in summer
- Often overlooked by other anglers