Fly-fish can you have two flys?

Answer 1

Assuming you mean fishing with two flies at the same time, yes you can as long as it is legal in the jurisdiction you are fishing. There are many lakes and rivers in some areas where only a single fly is allowed.

In fly fishing competitions, where fishing more than one fly is legal, there are rules and regulations about the minimum distance between the flies must be. In some jurisdictions, fishing three flies in a tandem is allowed.

The fly that is attached to the end of the line is called the "point fly." The fly(s) above are said to be "on the dropper" as they are tied to leader material that is attached to the main leader and "drop" from the main leader.

In stillwater fly fishing when midges or chironomids are hatching, fishing two or three chironomid imitations in tandem can be very effective.

Answer 2

Typically, it is not recommended to use two flies when fly fishing as it can lead to tangles and reduce casting accuracy. However, in some situations such as nymphing or wet fly fishing, using two flies in a tandem rig can be effective for targeting different depths or imitating multiple insects. It's important to check fishing regulations and best practices before fishing with multiple flies.