The Salt Shrimp fly is a realistic shrimp pattern that is especially useful when fish have seen and refused several flashier patterns. It is effective on a variety of flats and mangrove species.
Developed around the classic trout waters of Yellowstone, the Black Bead Head Serendipity Fly has become a favorite especially of pocket water fishermen on the famous Madison River. The array of colors and sizes allows this fly to be used for caddis and midges or simply as a searching pattern. Trout in all types of water, even in large stillwater environments, seem to love the segmented buggy look of the Serendipity.
Sometimes known by some older trout fly fishermen as a 'goofus bug' the Yellow Humpy is no doubt one of the finest of dry fishing flies. This fly fishing classic is very buoyant, colorful, and approximates a variety of fish flies. The Humpy dry fly is a useful pattern to have in larger sizes for big freestone rivers where fish aren't particularly selective and in smaller sizes for mountain streams, spring creeks, and those quiet backwoods brookie ponds that only you know about.
A popular and effective attrractor nymph pattern, the Chartruese Wired Bead Head Copper John has taken the fly fishing world by storm. This fly sinks quickly and can be used as a deep nymph or a dropper - fish seem unable to resist the combination of color, flash, and realistic shape. It is best fished where stoneflies and mayflies are found but will work in nearly any situation including Steelhead nymphing and even on lakes.
This is one of the most realistic sculpin patterns available. The inclusion of a weed guard makes this Sculpin, Deer Hair, Olive, Red Butt fly fishable in any type of water as well. Big fish go crazy for sculpins and this one gets even the most lethargic trout to chase.
The Shell Pink/Worm Brown San Juan Worm is an effective pattern that will imitate annelids, aquatic worms, earthworms and simply will catch fish. The natural colors make this pattern work year round on most waters. San Juan worms will work in all types of water and will catch most any freshwater fish.
This lifelike pattern tempts the strikes out of the pickiest trout. Ideal in spring creeks, streams and rivers. The Crystal Midge, Black, Tungsten Bead gets the fly down in the water column quickly. This is a must have for picky trout feeding on the tiny insects.
The Brown Micro Mayfly Nymph is a very effective nymph fly for spring creek and tailwater fly fishing. The brown version is a useful PMD and baetis mayfly imitation when trout get a bit picky and look for deep drifting may flies.
Rusty Xelon Spinners are especially effective patterns after the hatch when fish seem to rise consistently but refuse traditional hackled adult mayfly patterns. Fly fishers casting to selective trout find that the transluscent Xelon or Z-lon wings on these spinners gives them the realistic impression that makes the difference.
The Olive 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.
The Black 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.
It's big, black, and pretty mean looking but don't confuse the King Kong Salmon Fly Stonefly Adult with it's namesake ape. It's a Salmon fly imitator of the first order. This big buoyant Salmonfly bug is hard to miss on the water, floats like a cork with durable closed cell foam, and is a great fly to use in a dry-dropper rig with heavy tungsten bead nymphs.
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 two-tone Purple Dredger Lead Eye Fly is a versatile all around streamer and is extremely effective for Salmon and Steelhead. The vivid colors will trigger strikes and make this a top producing fly in any water condition. The lead eyes keep the hook riding up and will let this fly drag along the bottom and over rocks. Steelhead Anglers find the weight and snag resistance to be a great benefit when using the newer indicator techniques.
The Black Double Midge is a great mating or cluster midge fly pattern. This fly should be fished from the middle to the end of the hatch when fish are seen rising aggressively. Fly fishers on midge rich waters will learn that trout often ignore single adult midge patterns in favor of this fly.
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 Cone Head Sparkle Minnow Trout Slayer is a baitfish/sculpin imitation so effective that it can almost feel like cheating. There's really no wrong way to fish it; it works under an indicator as a dead-drifted streamer, banged against the banks and aggressively stripped, or even on the swing.
The Black Bead Head Rubber Leg Stonefly Nymph has the best features of other patterns all in one effective fly. The realistic profile makes big fish inhale this pattern as if it were candy. The dark buggy profile of this pattern makes this a top choice for fishing in high or off colored water. This lifelike pattern is productive for nearly any fish and will work even in waters without stoneflies.
A great Merkin style crab imitation that makes wonderful use of synthetic tying materials for the body. The heavy barbell lead eyes make this a claws-up pattern when the fly is at rest imitating the natural. This pattern imitates a number of species in the Families; Portunidae (Swimming Crabs) and Majidae (Spider Crabs). Designed to be fished in typical crab style for Permit and strip and pause style for bonefish.
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 Parachute Pink Albert dry fly is one of the most versatile Mayfly patterns available. The impression of this fly on the water will imitate both a Mayfly dun and a spent Mayfly spinner. This is a great color for matching Pale Morning Duns and other light colored mayflies. The versatile profile of the Parachute Pink Albert will often produce fish when other patterns won't. Parachute flies land upright more than traditionally patterns. This makes them easy to see and less likely to spook a selective fish.
The Black Fur Ant Is one of the most effective ant patterns available. The simple materials used on this fly create a silhouette that is hard to duplicate and makes this fly extremely effective for selective fish. The Black Fur Ant will work on about every freshwater fish and in all types of water throughout the world.
A high floater and visible fly, this Brown Hi Vis Foam Ant is fisherman and fish friendly. Selective trout and panfish seem to enjoy the realistic segmentation and slightly exaggerated legs on this pattern.
So, yeah, we don't get it either. Apparently fish like the protein in regurgitated kibble. We do get that stoneflies are an easy meal with high food value and they will pull even the largest fish out of their deep dark hiding places. The Stone, Dog Puke, Golden, Trina's is probably the most realistic adult Golden Stonefly pattern available. The extended foam body with ThinSkin shell exactly matches the color and profile of an adult egg laying Stonefly. The realistic silicon rubber legs add lifelike motion to the fly and the synthetic underwing and elk hair overwing round out the bug by providing a realistic silhouette. You might not like the name but big trout can't refuse the realistic features of the Dog Puke Golden Stone.
PMD's - or Pale Morning Dun Mayflies - are a summer Mayfly that on many waters can be fished from July through September. The hatches can be exciting to fish, especially if you have the right fly pattern with the correct presentation. The RS2 Pale Morning Dun Emerger is a PMD pattern you shouldn't be without during such periods. Tried and proven, the RS2 Pale Morning Dun Emerger is a fly that can truly be the tipping point between a day just fishing and taking in the scenery and a day actually moving some fish.
The Brown Bead Head Biot Epoxy Stonefly Nymph is certainly one of the most lifelike and effective patterns available. The realistic colors and natural features give you unmatched confidence when you tie this fly on. This has been a longtime favorite with guides and local anglers and will work year round on most water.
The Soft Hackle Hares Ear adds a wiggle and little life to a classic nymph pattern. Soft hackles not only mimic the look of real insects but also mimic their movement. Fish this fly when caddis are hatching, as a rising mayfly nymph, or even dead drifted along the bottom.
The Maroon Tungsten Bead Zebra Midge is a new offering for RiverBum. This innovative design brings in the traditional elements of our Maroon Zebra midge but add a black tungsten bead to get the fly down in the water column and eliminates the flash of brighter metals. This fly is perfect for clear water applications for picky fish. This fly is a must for any fly box.
The Red Egg Fly is a great roe pattern for waters that have spawning fish. This is a top producing egg color and it is very effective when fish are dropping lots of eggs. Anglers have found Steelhead, Salmon, Char and most freshwater fish will eagerly eat this pattern. Whether you are fishing in famous Steelhead 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.
Marabou is a great addition to any fly. Our Purple Marabou Fly is no exception. The marabou moves and pulsates giving this pattern a life like appearance that drives salmon and other species crazy.
The Pearl Rainbow Warrior Tungsten Bead has become a top selling fly in our retail location and we are proud to offer it here. The thorax of this fly is rainbow dubbing which is a blend of different colors. We feel some of the reasons this fly is so productive is at least one of the colors will stand out in any fishing condition and the abdomen closely matches a midge pupa. The Rainbow Warrior works in almost any water but is hard to beat when fish are feeding on midges. This pattern works well in waters with sow bugs and will also work for a Mysis shrimp. The extra weight of the tungsten head makes this fly sink fast and makes this fly a great choice to trail off of a dry.
Enrico's Ghost Shrimp is an excellent modern design, and a perfect addition to any bonefish box. The sparkly fibers create a nice amount of reflection without being too "flashy" - an excellent trait for fishing in areas where fish have seen a lot of brighter flies. The Ghost Shrimp features a great-looking set of crustacean eyes which also form a weedguard - great for fishing areas with snags. The larger size (#2) of this fly can also serve quite well for redfish, seatrout, and other estuary dwellers.