A very lifelike spawning shrimp pattern for the flats. With the long extended legs, this bonefish fly has exceptional realism. Heavy dumbbell eyes get the pattern down, but don't create a big disturbance when it hits the water. This fly is excellent for shallow flats where fish are spooky.
A relative of the Chernobyl Ant, the Red-Black Chernobyl Hopper simply works, even when it defies reason. The fly's foam body floats on even the roughest of currents and the bugginess of this fly draws fish, especially big fish, out of hiding.
The Sculpzilla Olive Streamer is a must-have streamer pattern on any water where sculpin or small baitfish are present. Big fish simply can't resist its realistic movement and appetizing size.
This Gypsy King, Variant-Blue fly uses a simple but very effective approach of tieing hackle over the top of the foam body to give the fly CRAZY ACTION when viewed from underneath. It makes a deadly Stonefly, Hopper, Cricket, and about 100 other tasty treats. We love to fish the Gypsy King for a lot of different applications. It is a unique fly and it just seems to "get 'em!"
The Flashback Hare's Ear is one of the vital classic nymph patterns for most trout waters. Hares ear dubbing gives this fly a buggy look that is irresistable to fish looking for drifting mayfly nymphs. Use this pattern where more robust shaped mayflies are present or simply rely on the flash given by the pearlescent wing case and other attractive properties of this proven fish catcher.
The Partridge Post Parachute Callibaetis is both a realistic imitation of an adult callibaetis mayfly and, at the same time, is visible for anglers. Casting to cruising gulpers on big lakes or slow moving rivers where Callibaetis are abundant is an absolute blast and the Partridge Post Callibaetis is as close to a sure thing as you get for imitating these lake hatching mayflies.
Chartreuse is one of the top producing all around fly colors. This makes the Chartreuse Bead Head Krystal Bugger one of the most versatile patterns available. No matter how or what you fish for, a Bugger is one of the most effective patterns there ever will be. Due to the versatility and its ability to catch any fish that swims the Chartreuse Krystal Bugger is a must have fly pattern.
No one can argue the success of the famous Parachute Adams but this fly is an upgraded version of the popular pattern. By adding split Wulff style wings this fly is even more visible on the water. The split tail gives the fly a more realistic profile and the flashy mylar rib adds a lifelike segmenting that fish can't pass up. The Parawulff Adams is often used as a Mayfly but is one of the top producing attractor flies sold. This pattern will catch fish anywhere in the world and is a must have dry fly. Every angler should always have stock of a variety of sizes of this versatile fly pattern.
This Cicada color is a good choice for the central, or eastern regions. If you hear buzzing in the trees tie one on. The fish, especially the big ones, will know what to do with it.
The Green Yellow Pearly Popper is a durable popper that will work in both fresh and saltwater. Pearl mylar covers the popper body and extends past to create a translucent tail. Doll eyes give the fly a 3D effect and these features together match the profile of small baitfish as seen from below. Poppers are commonly used to catch Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, Bluefish, Stripers, Hybrids and Peacock Bass and are known to catch almost any other predatory game fish. Whether you pop it slowly or skip it with a faster retrieve, fish looking for an easy meal can not resist the lifelike features of the Pearly Popper.
The Clouser Minnow is one of the most versatile streamer patterns in the world. Mostly known as a saltwater pattern, Clousers have become very popular with freshwater anglers as well. Nearly every predatory species will take a Clouser Minnow and every angler should have at least one of the many colors in their fly box.
Muddlers, some of the most effective trout streamers, are quickly becoming popular salmon and steelhead flies as well. The wide profile of this Black Marabou Muddle Minnow Fly moves a lot of water and creates realistic vibrations and movement that attracts fish.
Fly anglers often overlook this color, but the Amber Bead Head Scud has proven to be extremely effective in any water having scuds or crustaceans. This Amber color will match a dead scud, a scud carrying eggs and also imitate small crayfish. It is a very effective pattern to fish when a river flow is rising or fluctuating. The rising water will flush scuds off of the bottom. Large fish will often key specifically on scuds due to their high food value. This color also works great in water where there are spawning fish.
A large profile leech pattern, this Brown Bunny Leech fly will get attention from a distance. Cross cut and Zonker style rabbit strips give this fly a lifelike pulsating action proven to stimulate strikes from trout, salmon, bass, and a variety of other species.
A large profile leech pattern, this Chartreuse Bunny Leech Fly will get attention from a distance. Cross cut and Zonker style rabbit strips give this fly a lifelike pulsating action proven to stimulate strikes from trout, salmon, bass, and a variety of other species.
This classic Atlantic Jock Scott Fly pattern makes use of several contrasting colors to attract fish in a variety of situations.
Another sweet Popovic's pattern that is tied inverted so it is weedless & works well in many saltwater situations.. These are critical pattern on all flats. They are weighted nicely and can be jigged along the bottom with no worries. They tend to be quite strong and durable. Perfect for flats fishing. Epoxy Coated over our super or Unique Hair and come with our durable silicone Leggs.
The Quill Gordon is one of the earliest eastern mayfly hatches in the spring. The flies hatch on the bottom and rise as fully formed adults, working on the surface to dry their wings and fly. The Quill Gordon dry fly has not changed since originated by Theodore Gordon in the Catskills. Skittering the dry fly a bit can improve production as the mayfly often makes multiple attempts to fly before it finally breaks free. The Gordon dry fly is a true classic
The Light Cahill Fly continues to prove itself as a top producing mayfly pattern. Light Cahills float well, are durable and have the colors and silhouette fish love. These characteristics will keep this pattern in fly boxes for years to come.
Fly fishers in many places are finding that Scuds are very productive trout flies. They are especially important flies for fly fishing in tailwaters and spring creeks. Some large fish key specifically on scuds because of their very high nutritional content. The Scud excels in nutrient rich trout streams, especially spring creeks and some large tailwaters, and can also be used around weed beds in lakes.
The Bead Head Tan Sparkle Pupa Fly is designed to match an emerging Caddis as they appear underwater. The antron case imitates the gas bubble Caddis have to help propel them to the surface. When Caddis are hatching fish will move out of their way to inhale this fly. The Sparkle Pupa patterns can be fished as a dropper, on the swing or as a nymph in deep water. The many different colors and sizes allow you to match any emerging Caddis on your local waters.
This Gypsy King, Variant-Stone fly uses a simple but very effective approach of tieing hackle over the top of the foam body to give the fly CRAZY ACTION when viewed from underneath. It makes a deadly Stonefly, Hopper, Cricket, and about 100 other tasty treats. We love to fish the Gypsy King for a lot of different applications. It is a unique fly and it just seems to "get 'em!"
Much like the Hemingway Caddis, the Brown Mottled Caddis flies excel in flat water situations where trout are keying on caddis flies. It is a great dry fly to have in a variety of sizes and colors to match caddis fly hatches wherever you find yourself fly fishing for rising trout.
This popular and innovative Brown Deep Sparkle Pupa pattern was developed by the late Gary LaFontaine. Hours of underwater reasearch with scuba or snorkel equipment revealed that caddis can form a gas bubble around themselves when prepering to hatch. The antron or Z-lon case around this fly forms a transluscent impression of that bubble that trout find hard to resist. Fly fishermen everywhere have made this fly one of the staples in their selections.
Fly fishers in many places are finding that Scuds are very productive trout flies. They are especially important flies for fly fishing in tailwaters and spring creeks. Some large fish key specifically on scuds because of their very high nutritional content. The Scud excels in nutrient rich trout streams, especially spring creeks and some large tailwaters, and can also be used around weed beds in lakes.
This Olive CDC Midge is among the very best adult midge patterns available. It works well when fished early in a midge hatch or when midges are available to trout but not mating. Larger sizes also work well for fish taking chironomids on lakes.
The Traditional Blue Winged Olive continues to prove itself as a top producing pattern. This basic pattern floats well , is durable and has a silhouette fish love. These characteristics will keep this pattern in fly boxes for years to come.
The Maroon Zebra Midge is a midge pattern quickly coming into its own among Midge fishermen. Midge fishing is many times a demanding arena that not only requires delicate presentations with fine tippets, but equally the right fly pattern to bring success. The Maroon Zebra Midge can be drifted in the deeper runs, or hung off a dropper just under the surface to those suspended feeding fish. This is a Midge pattern that needs some space in your fly box. Give it a try and see the results.
The Zonker has become one of the leading streamer patterns. The Light Olive Gold Lead Eye Zonker is the perfect fly for imitating minnows in the clear waters of both rivers and lakes and the lead eyes will help it stay deep where the big boys hold.
The popular Orange Comet Fly seems to have originated on the steelhead rivers of Northern California. It should be effective wherever a medium weighted fly is required.
The Clouser Minnow is one of the most versatile streamer patterns in the world. Mostly known as a saltwater pattern, the effective Clousers have become very popular with freshwater anglers as well. Nearly every predatory species will take a Clouser Minnow and everyone should carry an array of sizes and colors to be ready for anything.
Often the best caddis fishing is in very low light. The Green Headlight Caddis fly features a calf body post that makes it very visible and a CDC under wing that keeps it riding high in the water. In tan, gray or green, this caddis fly is a must-have for last light.