The Parachute Hopper Fly is perhaps the most popular hopper pattern around. It is highly visible and is also useful for floating a weighted dropper nymph in a dry-dropper rig. The Parachute Hopper can be fished in rough water, near banks, or wherever...

The Red Wired Rubber Legs Copper John adds a realistically segmented abdomen to an already effective pattern. 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...

The Salmon 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. We have found this to be a super color for catching Steelhead and Rainbow Trout. Whether you...

Fly fishers in many places are finding that Amber Scud Flies are very productive trout flies. They are especially important for fly fishing in tailwaters and spring creeks. Some large fish key specifically on scuds because of their high protein content...

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...

This Hopper pattern lands upright every single time and can seriously take a beating. If you want serious hopper action, Eric's Red Clodhopper is guaranteed to bring them to the surface.

The Yellow Belly Swimming Frog is one of the most versatile and realistic frog patterns available. This fly works excellent as a surface frog, but when the fish will not eat it on the surface, it will dive and swim when it is stripped. The unique shape...

Angler acceptance of mollusc imitations has moved at . . . well, at a snail's pace.   But there are times when you want to have a few paterns in your fly box.  Originally designed for fishing moster rainbows in New Zealand, this pattern has...

The Yellow Tripple Decker Hopper Fly is durable and buoyant. It became a popular entrant in one-fly competitions due to its ability to float and hold together and still catch fish after fish. It is a great fly to use when large trout seem eager to chase...

The Lime Trude is a classic fly fishing fly that won't go out of style. The down wing provides fish with a different silhouette than most attractor flies and can work when stoneflies and caddis are about on the trout stream. Fly fishermen from Alaska to...

When Terrestrial season is in full swing the knowledgeable and ready fly fisherman does not venture afield without a good selection of hopper patterns. The Hi Vis Parachute Foam Hopper is a must have hopper pattern in that fly grouping. This is a robust...

These small light colored may flies were designed for the angler who would rather sleep late. Pale Morning Duns (PMDs) usually hatch mid to late morning. But, during some magic days, hatches can continue into the late afternoon. In our local rivers these...