Dry Flies

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

An easy to see foam pattern. Drives fish wild, whatever the fish think it is.  Sometimes it is best to catch fish now and ask questions later. G...

This pattern was designed by Randall Kaufmann, borrowing liberally from the Improved Sofa Pillow and Bucktail Caddis. The Stimulator has become on...

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

Elk Hair Caddis with a CDC under wing. Add flutter and buoyancy. Floats extremely well in rough water, durable, and deadly. A nice addition to...

A great emerger, dun, or cripple pattern.  These flies ride low, have a trailing shuck, are easy to cast and see. Two excellent colors, for a plet...

The Caddis version of the cripples. Has trailing shuck, to imitate an unsuccessful emergence.  Caddis are quick emergers and trout often will focu...

This is one of the all time favorite Hopper patterns around. Use this pattern from around the end of July to late September. When fishing this fly...

This pattern deserves a large spot in your vest.  Excellent year around choice for tiny BWO's, PMD's, and midges. Many of which hatch throughout t...

Easy floating Caddis pattern, popular in Alaska to Smokey's, and everywhere else there is Caddis or fish cruising to hit a fat dry. Foam body make...

The classic enhanced with crystal flash and variegated rubber legs. The hair wing and tail, and the two hackles give it plenty of floatation, add ...

Like other parachutes the Parachute Hopper rides low in the water, is easy to see in low light.  Hopper and other terrestrials make an easy high c...

A twist on this classic pattern by Randall Kaufmann. Sometimes rubber legs will turn the tide to your favor. More lively action attracts vicious ...

Caddis flies can be the mainstay of summer fly fishing. Hatches are prolific, and furious. Try these when the fish are 'on' to the Elk Hair, m...

A small bright tag on the butt of the fly, provides color contrast, attraction, and the imitation of eggs in a female. Also just another variation...

Real adult damsels can be found almost everywhere including most rivers and all lakes. Emergence depends on climate, but they are easy to spot. In...

Midges are pretty much everywhere and make up for up 22% of a fish’s diet in certain locations. Additionally, many rivers and lakes have midge ha...

This very versatile pattern is a great spring creek pattern.  Also very popular in slack water and pools. Great emerger and spent wing spinner pat...

Comparaduns and Sparkle Duns are found in almost every fisherman’s fly box. Most guys have a preference, some prefer the sparkle, other like a com...

Developed by Ed Story, these patterns have been used to catch everything under the sun. Can be dead drifted dry, and then submerged on the retrie...

From July 4th to first frost, a good hopper pattern is an absolute must in your box if you fish for trout. RIO's Juicy Hopper has many key design f...

High visibility wing version of the Elk Hair Caddis. When you think they have figured you out, throw 'em something different! Bright wing, makes i...

This pattern was designed by Doug Swisher for use in the Bitterroot River in Montana. The Madam X quickly became a classic dry fly attractor patte...

Fish these all day during the Giant salmonfly hatch of the west, also a great hopper pattern. Very durable and buoyant. A new twist on the trip...

Excellent profile of an emerging caddis. Rides low partially submerged for great action in the film. Great for slurping trout.

Developed by Al Troth, on Hebgen Lake in Southwest Montana.  Originally tied to match the callibaetis hatch. The olive version effective for m...

Foam is a wonderful material to design flies with, it is durable, floats extremely well, and is available in a variety of colors. The Better Foam C...

This caddis pattern has the right look and materials to get the job done. Similar to the Hemingway and King's River Caddis, but with a "buggier" c...

Foam body make this a great option for rougher waters. Tied with Rainy's top of the line foam. 

Adult damsel imitation that works wonders on many lakes. In the most popular dragon fly/damsel colors

A simple, elegant caddis pattern that works well for the snootiest trout. A spring creek destroyer A low-profile fly is often the best option for ...

Ingenious design keeps this offering hanging in the surface film, where midges often get trapped.  Trapped emergers are a buffet line trout just ...

Hi-viz foam along the top makes it easy to see to dim conditions. Foam body make this a great option for rougher waters. Tied with Rainy's top of...

The Big Fat version of the Angie came about because I find Chubbies to just be plain boring. Plus sizing Angie and adding a double wing makes this ...

The Missing Link is that fly that works even when when the hatch might be not quite as expected. You may have thought PMDs were going to pop today,...