Why is matching the hatch important?

Fish feed on insects currently hatching.

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Why: Matching the hatch means using a fly that resembles the insects fish are eating.

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Answer: Fish feed on insects currently hatching. Matching the hatch means using a fly that resembles the insects fish are eating.

  1. Fly fishing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_fishing
    Trout usually only come to the surface when there is a large bug hatch
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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