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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Euro Zebra Midge-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.45Original priceOriginal price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price$1.45 - $1.45Current price $1.45| /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)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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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Bread 'n Butter - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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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Euro Hare's Ear-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.45Original priceOriginal price $1.45 - Original price $1.45Original price$1.45 - $1.45Current price $1.45| /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)
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /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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Walt Worm - Tungsten
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Now with slotted tungsten bead Extremely popular nymph in the PA ar...
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Jigged Frenchie - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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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Czech Caddis - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /A killer little caddis pattern tied in just the right colors. A chartreuse body is made of quill body, then coated with UV Resin, making it "glow"...
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Euro CDC Pheasant Tail-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /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)
$1.59Original priceOriginal price $1.59 - Original price $1.59Original price$1.59 - $1.59Current price $1.59| /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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Euro Copper John-Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.59Original priceOriginal price $1.59 - Original price $1.59Original price$1.59 - $1.59Current price $1.59| /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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Euro Zebra Midge Hot Butt - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /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)
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /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)
$1.22Original priceOriginal price $1.22 - Original price $1.22Original price$1.22 - $1.22Current price $1.22| /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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Stone Jig - Tungsten
$1.59Original priceOriginal price $1.59 - Original price $1.59Original price$1.59 - $1.59Current price $1.59| /The Stone Jig is designed with euro nymphing in mind, however, it is a go to in all forms of nymphs. Jigged style flies are excellent for fishing ...
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Jiggy Prince - Tungsten (Barbless)
$1.32Original priceOriginal price $1.32 - Original price $1.32Original price$1.32 - $1.32Current price $1.32| /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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Jiggy Legs - Tungsten (Barbless)
$2.10Original priceOriginal price $2.10 - Original price $2.10Original price$2.10 - $2.10Current price $2.10| /The Czech/Euro Pat's Rubber Legs (or Jimmy Legs) is here. Jiggy Legs was designed on the Deschutes where swift currents and rocky bottoms can lose...
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Pink Squirrel Tungsten Jig - Solitude
$2.59Original priceOriginal price $2.59 - Original price $2.59Original price$2.59 - $2.59Current price $2.59| /The most famous pattern for the Driftless area is now available with a Tungsten Jig configuration. Those Iowa anglers are onto something, is a gre...
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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