Jeff Taylor wrote:

Last night I was watching a 30 minute fly tying program hosted by Leroy
Hyatt and Carolyn Sells. Leroy tied three flies, one being the water
boatman. He said it is a very good pattern in still water and slack water
river conditions.

I have never hooked a trout using one but I don't do much still/slow
water trout fishing. I keep them in my warm water fly selection. The
bluegill in Indiana can't seem to leave it alone. I found they work
better close to shore and be sure to make the fly "plop" when it hits
the water.

The one that I tie is similar to a beetle pattern just fewer legs and
I've had good success in late summer with beetles so might just have to
give it a try this season.