As summer progresses, low and clear water conditions make edgy trout increasingly difficult to catch on dries. The most prolific hatches of the season are mostly over by now, and many fish have seen their fair share of feathers and fur float overhead. For dry fly junkies, the dog days of summer can be the most challenging, yet rewarding times of the season. Today I’ll share some of my favorite late summer dry fly patterns, as well as why I like them and some helpful tips on how to fish them more productively. Hopefully, this article will help you find some willing dry fly eaters during the late summer months.