There's a particular kind of stubbornness required to stand in a river when it's 38 degrees, drizzling sideways, and your guide hand has gone numb inside your glove. That's BWO water. That's Baetis water. And if you've fished it more...
The best BWO nymph for euro nymphing and dry-dropper rigs — built on a jig hook with Semperfli Micro Glint Why the Higga SOS Still Belongs in Every Fly Box Before we talk about what's new, we have to talk...
When Blue Winged Olives are on the water, trout can become some of the most selective feeders you’ll ever encounter. That’s exactly where the BWO FloatLine Emerger shines—a refined evolution of John Barr’s legendary Barr’s Emerger, built for durability, realism, and fish-catching...
Alright, fly fishers and tiers, let's talk about a pattern that's as deadly as it is steeped in history: the North Country Spider. But we're not just dusting off some relic from a museum. We're injecting it with a shot...
If you’re a fan of tying and fishing North Country Spider patterns, the WickedWIRE Green Drake/BWO North Country Spider is a game-changer. This unique variation elevates the traditional soft hackle fly by incorporating a wire body. Not only does this addition...
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...
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,...
Few patterns in the fly fishing community hold the allure and effectiveness of the Purple Haze Dry Fly. Created by the ingenious Andy Carlson of Montana, this pattern has taken the Western United States by storm, and quickly become the...
