The Psycho Prince Dirty Pink Bead Head Nymph is a great trout and steelhead fly pattern. The Psycho Prince was invented by the fly tying mastermind Mike Mercer and continues to push the envelope for innovative Prince Nymph variations. The Psycho Prince can be tied in several colors, the most popular being purple, yellow, green, and pink
Even a time-tested fly can stand an upgrade every few years. The Purple Pheasant Tail is a colorful and vibrant take on the traditional Pheasant Tail, and thus far, the results have been stellar. An excellent prospecting fly, it will pull fish out of the water when nothing else seems to work.
The Green Sparkle Pupa Emerger Fly is the result of closely observing hatching caddis flies in underwater environments. It is an unconventional but effective fish catcher. The antron case is supposed to imitate the gas bubbles used by hatching flies to propel them to the surface. Whether or not this is accurate trout seem to inhale this fly when caddis are hatching. It can be fished with a dead drift, twitched, or swung. Different colors and sizes allow the angler to match the local caddisflies.
Every freshwater fish will eat the Chartreuse Egg Fly including Steelhead and Salmon. The Chartreuse color will catch fish in any water condition and triggers strikes when others roe fly colors don't seem to work. Whether you are fishing a famous Steelhead run, your local river or even a gravel point on the nearby lake, the fish have learned that these glowing orbs are an tasty meal. Fish that are not spawning will hold in areas near the spawning fish and sometimes even travel with migrating fish for the opportunity to eat their misplaced eggs.
This classic saltwater fly also known as a Clouser Minnow is probably the most popular saltwater pattern in the world. It is effective on nearly every predatory saltwater species. The Clouser Deep Minnow, Silver Shiner is especially useful for stripers, bluefish, bonefish, redfish, snook, seatrout, and many others. It has also become a very popular freshwater streamer pattern. Every fly fisher should carry an array of sizes and colors to be ready for anything.
The original Bow River Bugger, a combination of muddler minnow and wooly bugger was developed in Southern Canada, but is now known around the world as an effective streamer pattern. There have been many variations, but none more effective than this Olive Bow River Bugger. The combination of unique materials and colors make it eye catching and extremely effective. Bow River Buggers are one of the most versatile patterns, but there are very few that can top this. No matter where you fish, you need to have this in your box as a pattern to choose from.
Deep Baitfish Shad is one of our best selling baitfish patterns. Use in fresh or salt wherever fish are feeding on baitfish. Largemouth, pike, musky, steelhead......and one of the best shad patterns of all time for stripers!
A masterful pattern for tarpon and other big-game saltwater species, this fly produces day in and day out. Maximize your time on the water. This fly is sure to hook some monster fish.
There are a number of different proven Bonefish patterns, but the Tan Bone Wiggler combines the best features of many different patterns to create one deadly fly. To a flashy body like that on a Gotcha this pattern adds lifelike speckled silicone legs. Like a Mini Puff the bead chain eyes are wrapped with crystal chenille to create a finished head. The long tapered synthetic tail with highlights of krystal flash make the Bone Wiggler swim and move naturally in the water. These features along with a light mono weed guard make this a pattern you want to be sure to have for Bonefish and other saltwater fish feeding on shrimp or small crustations.
The Copper-Black Bi-Colored Brassie has a segmented look given by alternating wire colors and a slimmer dubbed head has made this fly even more realistic and fishy than its popular predecessor. Use this fly wherever midges are an important food item. Aggressive trout seem to prefer this heavier flashier fly to many other midge imitations.
The unique combination of materials and colors on Olive Cone Head Bow River Bugger make it one of the most productive streamer patterns available. The addition of a weighted cone has made it even more effective. Bow River Buggers are effective wherever fish feed on minnows, especially sculpins. This is a pattern you should always have on hand in your fly box. This is the same as the Olive Bow River Bugger, with a GOLD cone head.
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.
Buoyant, visible, and very fishy, the Banded Olive Elk Hair Caddis is one of those fishing flies every angler should have in a variety of sizes and colors. Some fly fishing guides and serious fly fishermen dedicate entire dry fly boxes to this one pattern. This is possibly the best caddis fly pattern for grayling and trout fishing around the world. The banding give this fly the edge, replicating the naturals better than any other product on the market.
The Brown/Silver Zebra Midge Silver Tungsten Bead is a pattern that has quickly earned great respect in the sport of fly fishing. The color of this pattern will match mayflies, midges and will work as a general attractor. Fly fishing usually requires a precise presentation, but having a great fly pattern always helps to bring success. The tungsten bead will sink quick and works great as a dropper off an attractor dry. This is a fly pattern that needs to be in every anglers fly box.
The weight of a conehead opens up options for the classic marabou pattern. Weather you need to get the fly deeper, add a lifelike swimming action or use floating fly lines, the Conehead Pink/Cerise Marabou Fly will help you catch more fish. The color combination of this patterns is very effective for Salmon and has proven to work for Steelhead and Trout all over the world.
This American version of the classic British Pheasant Tail mayfly nymph continues to catch fish wherever slender mayflies are found. The peacock thorax on this nymph also gives it a bit of irridescent flash that makes it an effective attractor fly and a great searching pattern. This fly has caught more fish than perhaps any other nymph in the history of fly fishing.
You can't fish for bonefish or permit without thinking about crabs and shrimp. Both of these fish work the flats eating crustaceans as they move along. Successful anglers start with the right size and color fly. The fly also has to hit the water with a minimum of commotion but still sink quickly. This fly is a must have for any serious salt fisherman.
The Black Panfish Foam Spider Fly was probably born on some bluegill and bass filled backwater or Southern bream pond but it has proven to be ultra-versatile and effective everywhere fish swim. It works well on bluegill and other panfish, catches bass, fools carp, creeps out little sisters, daughters, and wives, and is a wonderful terrestrial pattern or beetle imitator for trout.
This weighted Golden Stonefly Nymph gets down deep where you need it. It also works well when fished as a dropper below a big buoyant dry in the early season. Big fish especially in moderate to swift current often key on stoneflies as a primary food source.
The Light JRS combines properties of several proven fish catching nymphs into one super nymph. This exclusive RiverBum pattern was designed by and named after Western fly fishing guide, Jake Ricks. This flashy lighter version of the darker original JRS has proven to be an effective match for many light mayflies and lighter stonefly nymphs. This is a killer pattern for searching new water and works well in trout streams around the world.
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.
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.
The Barr Emerger, Bead Head, Blue Wing Olive Fly matches the early stages of a hatching mayfly. Created by John Barr, it can be fished deep as a nymph, through the middle of the water column, or just under the surface. This emerger closely resembles a baetis or blue winged olive mayfly but it will work on many waters all year long. The weight of the bead makes this a great pattern to drop off of a dry fly. The flash from the bead matches natural gas bubbles emerging mayflies have and will help the fish single out your fly among the naturals.
The Chubby Chernobyl is the most known large dry fly world wide. This Purple Chubby Chernobyl has great floatabilty, making it perfect for hanging a dropper underneath. The dubbed body and wing on top are perfect for soaking in floatant. The legs splay out perfectly to give that buggy look we all shoot for when tying up!
A relative of the Chernobyl Ant, the Yellow-Black Chernobyl Hopper simply works, even when it defies reason. Its foam body floats on even the roughest of currents and the bugginess of this fly draws fish, especially big fish, out of hiding.
The Gotcha fly is one of the best bonefish patterns available. The pearlescent body and critter-like shape makes this fly irresistable to feeding bonefish. The Gotcha is available is several variations and sizes and is effective in a variety of situations and locales.
This wonderful Bone Shrimp Saltwater Fly is enough to drive bonefish nuts in a variety of locations around the world. This well-dressed Bone Shrimp pattern rides with the hook up for a natural retrieve and maximum hook ups!
The Anatomic Hares Ear Nymph is a true attractor fly that will work on any water. The tail is precisely tied to give an extra edge with selective fish. The contrasting bead, flash back and crystal flash legs stand out to the fish and match insects like Mayflies, Caddis, Stoneflies and more. You are sure to catch fish with the Anatomic Hares Ear.
Anglers eagerly await the famous "Salmon Fly" hatch which is most commonly found on rivers in the Western part of the United States. When these large stoneflies hatch, it creates a feeding frenzy that fish, birds and even animals take part. Stoneflies are an easy meal with excellent food value and they will pull even the largest fish out of there hiding places. TheSofa Pillow, Salmon Fly, Stonefly Adult Fly is perhaps the most popular salmon fly pattern being used today. The large amount of hackle and elk hair used on this fly make it float very well. These materials give it a unique impression on the water, hard to match with synthetic materials and fish take this pattern vigorously.
The Tungsten Bead Head Prince Nymph is a new heavier version of the classic Prince Nymph. The heavy weight of the tungsten Bead allows you to get this fly deep, often without needing extra weight. Guides go to this pattern to make casting easier for their clients and for a quick nymphing set up. This pattern is one of the most effective attractor nymphs around. The split tail and white wing are attention getters and make this fly work extremely well in waters with Stoneflies. The iridescent flash of the peacock body closely matches natural insects like backswimmers, mayfly nymphs, Caddis, Dragon fly nymphs and others. These features make this fly work in every type of water and anglers use this pattern all over the world. It pays to carry several different sizes and varieties of this incredible pattern in your box at all times.
The Champagne Egg Fly is a great roe pattern for waters that have spawning fish. This color will work in most conditions but is especially effective in clear water and near the end of a spawning season. We have found this to be one of the best colors for catching Rainbow Trout. Whether you are fishing in famous Salmon run, your local river or even the gravel point on the nearby lake, the fish have learned that these glowing orbs are an tasty meal. Fish that are not spawning will hold in areas near the spawning fish and sometimes even travel with migrating fish for the opportunity to eat their misplaced eggs.
Similar to the Comparadun, the Pale Morning Dun Sparkle Dun pattern covers the stage of a mayfly hatch just before complete emergence of the dun. At this vulnerable stage mayflies are irresistable to rising trout. Every angler should carry these flies in appropriate sizes and colors for fishing the beginning stages of mayfly hatches.