December Day - Solitude

A timeless streamer first used in Northeastern United States, now used worldwide, for sea-runs, salmon, Atlantic salmon, trout, you name it. So in...

One of the classics in the truest sense of the word. Developed in the 1927 by Herbert L. Welsh for Atlantic Salmon in Maine. Excellent pattern for...

An excellent pattern where brook trout are present. It's a well known fact big fish eat little fish. These patterns capitalize on that fact. Exce...

Invented long ago, and ready to reclaim a spot in your fly box Great for landlocked salmon, great for Atlantic Salmon.  Great anywhere smelt eager...

Another classic pattern, that just refuses to go away. Originally designed by fly fishing legend Art Flick, it imitates brilliantly a whole class ...

This pattern is in everyone's Top Ten Steelhead patterns. The Green Butt Skunk is likely the most well-known steelhead fly in existence.  The Pur...

Very Popular for Atlantic salmon, trout, and lake fishing. A must-have in Maine

Great smelt imitation for Dollies and Trout, particularly in AK. Fish towards the top of water column, allow it to skate across the surface. ...

One of the classics in the truest sense of the word. The Marabou version is preferred by many anglers, especially lake anglers. Developed in the 1...

The original muddler minnow is one of the most productive streamers ever made. Steelhead anglers have used versions of the muddler minnow for deca...

The pattern that is in everyone's Top Ten Steelhead patterns, now tied with modern materials. Originated to catch Salmon in Alaska, it is now pop...

Specialized in Northern California.  The pattern for this fly, originated by Dale Lackey around 1985.   Excellent for fishing California's Klamath...

Waking flies such as this one are intended to ride on the surface and create enough fuss so that a summer steelhead will be goaded into a strike. ...

One of the classic Atlantic Salmon fly pattern, that is now bi-coastal.

A timeless streamer first used in Northeastern United States, now used worldwide, for sea-runs, salmon, Atlantic salmon, trout, you name it. Exce...

This is a traditionally styled spey fly with a bit of a modern twist. Great for when color is everything.

A popular summer steelie fly on the west coast. Designed by Randall Kaufmann a great bright day fly for fresh steelies!

Originally tied to be an Atlantic Salmon pattern. Since its introduction in the 1950's this pattern has caught on worldwide. Used everywhere for S...

Classic bucktail streamer, that has been used to catch everything under the sun.   Including all kinds of bass, salmon, steelies, and trout.

Popular from Alaska to Argentina for sea-runs Excellent for fresh arriving steelies, also great for cutts, dollies, coho 

An oldie but a goodie. Invented by Dave McNeese, for chasing steelhead, obviously a good pattern for the Deschutes along with many PNW Rivers with...

Another prolific fly pattern, originating from England.  The Blue Charm has found a home on the Miramichi. It is a great bright day pattern for al...

A great west coast summer steelhead pattern, also excellent for coho

A classic pattern for chasing salmon, especially in the Pacific Northwest. Has been known to catch it's fair share of steelhead. Great late su...

So when a classic pattern like the Skunk is invented and time tested, what do fly innovators do?   They improve upon it or at least give it a diff...