The journey and adventure doesn’t always start on the water, sometimes it starts as you sit at the vise working to create a masterpiece sure to entice the most warry of fish. As you carefully wrap your thread and work...
There are a few fly patterns with a reputation for the versatility, and staying power of John Barr's iconic Copper John. This pattern was a revolutionary pattern of its time blending perfectly the added weight, and natural imitation to the...
There are few fly patterns that boast both charm and effectiveness of North Country Spiders. The flies now known as soft hackles have stood the test of time, and their origins date back to the 18th-century England. Beloved because of...
Imagine yourself casting out a fly that pulses with life in the water, and mimicks one of the fish's most irresistible food sources: the Sculpin. The Xtreme Twist Sculpin is the ultimate guide’s streamer—easy to tie, affordable, durable, and dangerously...
Few fly patterns stand the test of time like Frank Sawyers Pheasant Tail Nymph, a true classic that's been a staple in fly boxes for decades. Now, imagine taking the best of this legendary fly and fusing it with the...
While on the water the best patterns to carry in your arsenal are often patterns that combine simplicity with versatility. The BWO No-See-Um Variant fits this bill perfectly. This pattern, a fun and quick take on Phil Bair of Utah's...
When it comes to dry fly fishing, few patterns have captured the hearts of anglers across the Western United States like the Purple Haze Dry Fly. Its distinctive purple body and high-floating profile make it a staple in fly boxes,...
When the leaves turn golden and a crisp chill fills the air, anglers know it's time to reach for their fall arsenal—and no fly box is complete without the Halloween Jig Bugger. This innovative twist on the classic Halloween Bugger...
Fall is a magical time for fly anglers. As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, one of the most exciting hatches of the year makes its grand appearance—the October Caddis. These large, fluttering insects drive fish into a...
