Updated October 15, 2026
    terrestrial

    Beetle #14

    Beetle #14 — a proven terrestrial pattern.

    Hook sizes

    #14#16
    Type
    terrestrial
    Difficulty
    beginner

    When to fish it

    Terrestrial beetles are often dislodged from streamside vegetation during summer, effective for trout looking for surface food near shaded banks.

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