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California offers one of the most diverse fly fishing opportunities anywhere in the country. From the high-desert waters of the Owens River to the emerald currents of the Smith, productive Central Valley tailwaters, secluded Sierra streams, and miles of Pacific coastline, anglers can experience an incredible variety of fisheries without ever leaving the state.
Whether you're casting dry flies to wild trout, swinging streamers for steelhead, stripping baitfish patterns for coastal striped bass, or exploring remote alpine lakes, California has a fishery for every season and every style of fly fishing. With so much water spread across such a vast and varied landscape, you could fish somewhere new every weekend for years and still have countless destinations left to explore.
These are the top selling patterns that have been shipped to California over the past 5 years
4.0 / 5.0
7 Reviews
The Adams is one of the most successful dry fly patterns of all time. Can be used to imitate a plethora of mayfly hatches, including baetis, call...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
4 Reviews
Ants are more important food source than most fly anglers realize. Ants are extremely available to fish on ice free waters in the Rockies, Cascade...
View full detailsA 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...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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...
View full details3.6667 / 5.0
3 Reviews
THE adult caddis imitation. Floats extremely well in rough water, durable, and deadly. Yep this is in everyone's Top Ten trout flies.
4.5714 / 5.0
7 Reviews
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...
View full details3.67 / 5.0
3 Reviews
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 ...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
The birds nest was designed by Cal Bird for catching Truckee River trout. It is a great nymph for all trout rivers and streams. Fish it dead drif...
View full details3.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
8 Reviews
The Blue Wing Olive is a must-have for matching one of the most consistent and important mayfly hatches across trout fisheries. When conditions tur...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Description The Chubby Chernobyl is one of the most versatile and reliable dry flies ever designed for western rivers. Built with a high-floating f...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
A cross between the pheasant tail and brassie. Works well where ever there are stonefly or mayfly nymphs. Classic profile, sinks fast, sleek, an...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
7 Reviews
A cross between the pheasant tail and brassie. Works well where ever there are stonefly or mayfly nymphs. Classic profile, sinks fast, sleek, an...
View full detailsA more flashy version of the regular Woolly Bugger. A great attractor pattern, inciter pattern, prepare for vicious strikes, and large fish. Use f...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
4 Reviews
This all time favorite Hopper pattern just got a lot better. A foam body makes this pattern virtually unsinkable, meaning more time with your fly ...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
4 Reviews
The Elk Hair Caddis is a must-have dry fly that imitates adult caddisflies skating and drifting across the surface. It’s one of the most dependable...
View full detailsElk Hair Caddis with a CDC under wing. Add flutter and buoyancy. Floats extremely well in rough water, durable, and deadly. A nice addition to...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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...
View full detailsA 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...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
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...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Another twist on the classic all-time favorite. Many nymphs obtain a shiny back right before emerging, fish often trigger on this. Flashback also ...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
4 Reviews
A great all purpose nymph. It simple profile and tungsten beadhead keep it rolling on the bottom and make it simply irresistible. While Pink is th...
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