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Best Selling Trout Flies

Best Selling Trout Flies

Best Trout Flies — proven patterns that actually catch fish.

There’s no mystery to good trout flies: realistic profiles, solid hooks, and the right size for the hatch. These patterns have earned their spot in guides’ boxes. Whether you fish dry flies on top, beadhead nymphs below, or swing streamers in deep water, this page pulls together our most consistent trout producers.

Customer favorites: Elk Hair Caddis • BH Copper John• BWO • Parachute Adams • BH Woolly Bugger

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  • Perdigon Nymph - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Perdigon Nymph is designed for one thing—getting down fast and staying in the strike zone. Originally developed by Spanish competition anglers,...

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    Euro Zebra Midge-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A hugely productive nymph pattern that should be in most anglers fly boxes. This pattern is simple and to the point. Thread based bodies counter w...

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    Blowtorch - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Blowtorch is one that has been requested by customers and with good reason.  It contains a natural features of a nymph, with enough attraction...

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    Perdigon Flash Nymph-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Please note that Perdigon hooks are 2x wide and are often mistake for a size or two larger than they are. A fly pattern brought to us via customer...

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    Barbless Elk Hair Caddis - Dry Fly

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    THE adult caddis imitation. Floats extremely well in rough water, durable, and deadly. Yep this is in everyone's Top Ten trout flies.

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    Bread 'n Butter - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    There are those flies that anglers constantly go to as they hook the vast majority of their trout. The Bread 'n Butter is one of those flies.  Gre...

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    Mop Fly - Beadhead (Barbless)

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    From the Wall Street Journal, the Mop Fly. We have been getting tons of requests for this fly and now here it is. Tied in the hottest colors on a ...

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    Barbless Parachute Adams - Mayfly Dry Fly

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    Voted in American Angler as one of the Top Ten all-time trout patterns. If you have never fished Parachute patterns before, you are in for a treat...

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    Euro Hare's Ear-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A new twist on a classic. The Euro Hare's Ear is tied with modern materials on a barbless 60 degree jigged hook to help you elevate your game. A g...

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    Sexy Walt's Worm - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Now with Tungsten Slotted Bead and jig hook Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Extremely popular nymph in...

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    Barbless Beadhead Woolly Bugger (Barbless)

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    Use this pattern everywhere fish live!  Works great for all game fish including Steelhead, Salmon, Trophy Trout, Bass, you name it. Tied with that...

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    Jigged Frenchie - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Frenchie is a fairly new pattern but one that is a staple in many fly boxes. The Jigged Frenchie is just as effective but tied on a 45 degree ...

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    Barbless Blue Wing Olive - Mayfly Dry Fly

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    The most precise Blue Wing Olive or Beatis pattern out there. Rides high and true to fool the most wary of fish. When you see tiny 'sailboats' on...

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    Barbless Beadhead Flashback Pheasant Tail

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    A great improvement on this all-time classic pattern. Many nymphs take on a very shiny appearance right before emerging. Trout key in on this vuln...

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    Blackhead - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Olive body with a black tungsten head gives it a realistic feel to it. While the orange thread based color adds an excellent hot spot to entice st...

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    Euro CDC Pheasant Tail-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    CDC is one of our favorite materials for nymphs. It moves like mini marabou and looks incredible underwater. This pattern is tied much like a phea...

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    Perdigon Biot Jig - Tungsten (Barlbess)

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    Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Extremely popular nymph in trout streams everywhere. Mimics loads of ...

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    Barbless Beadhead Pheasant Tail

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    One of the top five trout nymphs ever tied on a tippet. A near perfect imitation of the blue wing olive nymph, also works great for a general mayf...

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    Euro Copper John-Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Copper John is an incredibly famous pattern. This variation is tied a euro jig hook, and includes a tungsten bead. Perfect for Czech/Euro nymp...

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    Barbless Parachute Blue Wing Olive

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    Overview: One of the most prolific and long lived hatches. This versatile color can also cover both the Pale Morning Dun and Pale Evening Dun. If ...

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    Barbless Royal Wulff

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    If you want a fast water fly this is one for your fly box. All Wulff style flies float extremely well, and this version is easy to see. The Royal ...

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    Euro Zebra Midge Hot Butt - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    Euro Hot Butt Zebra Midge (Jigged, Barbless) When the bite gets technical, midges still get eaten. The Euro Hot Butt Zebra Midge is a jig-style, ba...

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    Jiggy CDC Flashback Pheasant Tail - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Czech/Euro Pheasant Tail. Tied on a 45 degree hook with a slotted tungsten bead.  This fly is tied on a jig hook which greatly reduces the cha...

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    Euro Collared Pheasant Tail- Tungsten (Barbless)

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    A traditionally styled fly with modern materials. Soft woodchuck dubbing is used as a collar to make it appear similar to a soft hackle Tungsten b...

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    Jiggy Prince - Tungsten (Barbless)

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    The Czech/Euro Prince Nymph. Tied on a 45 degree hook with a slotted tungsten bead.  This fly is tied on a jig hook which greatly reduces the chan...

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    Barbless Pheasant Tail

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    A classic nymph, peacock thorax, slender pheasant tail body. The wire rib presents a nice segmented look, in addition to adding flash and durabili...

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    Barbless Flashback Pheasant Tail

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    Like all the Pheasant Tail patterns, this one has a spot in every trout fisher's fly box. One of the best all time emerging Callibaetis patterns, ...

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    Baby Got Bead - RIO (Barbless)

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    Anchor flies are often seen as less attractive, heavy nymphs whose sole purpose is to sink other "more attractive" flies on droppers quickly, but ...

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How to Choose the Best Trout Flies

The best trout flies depend on water conditions, insect activity, and how trout are feeding. Matching the hatch is important, but having a few proven patterns can consistently produce results across a wide range of situations.

  • Use dry flies when trout are feeding on the surface
  • Fish nymphs when trout are feeding below the surface
  • Use streamers to target larger, more aggressive fish

When to Use Different Types of Trout Flies

Different fly types are effective at different times depending on season and trout behavior.

  • Spring and summer hatches favor dry flies and emergers
  • Nymphs work year-round in most conditions
  • Streamers are effective for covering water and triggering strikes

Proven Fly Patterns for Trout

While matching the hatch is important, a handful of patterns consistently catch trout in a variety of conditions.

  • Mayfly imitations such as Parachute Adams and PMDs
  • Caddis patterns like Elk Hair Caddis
  • Nymphs including Pheasant Tail and Hare’s Ear
  • Terrestrial patterns like hoppers, ants, and beetles

Fly Quality & Construction

  • Hooks: Chemically sharpened for reliable hook sets
  • Materials: Durable, fishable materials designed for consistent performance
  • Selection: Wide range of patterns covering all major trout food sources
  • Tested: Proven effective on rivers, lakes, and technical trout water

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