What is a dry fly?

A fly that floats on the surface.

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  1. A fly used only in saltwater
  2. A fly that sinks to the bottom
  3. A fly that floats on the surface ✔

Why: A dry fly floats and does not pierce the water surface significantly.

Huh, didn't know that: A dry fly floats and does not pierce the water surface significantly.

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Dry flies never get in too deep.
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Answer: A fly that floats on the surface. A dry fly floats and does not pierce the water surface significantly.

  1. Fly fishing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_fishing
    The dry fly is a floating fly which does not pierce the water surface significantly
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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