Dry Flies

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, calli...

Hopper's show up everywhere in the summer and in many places last a good long time. Fish know a tasty, nutritious treat when they see one.  Strike...

An excellent hopper/dropper pattern. Becoming a classic in the Rockies. Tied on a standard shank hook. Foam body offers durability and buoyan...

Very Similar to our Grand Hopper, but with a squared off body. A realistic, durable, high floating Hopper pattern. Use this pattern from around th...

An easy to see foam pattern. Drives fish wild, great hopper pattern. Sometimes it is best to catch fish now and ask questions later. Prime candida...

Called a Hopper pattern, but I would confidently fish this during just about any big bug hatch, including salmonflies. Tied with tan, black and o...

Skwalas inhabit many western streams, and are often mistaken for salmonflies. Hatch earlier than salmonflies. Not a wide spread hatch it is key ...

A great dry fly used for many types of game fish. Especially popular in the Rockies. Use in Montana spring through fall One of the best attractor ...

This pattern covers not only the Giant Salmonfly but also the Golden Salmonfly or Adult Stones. Many western rivers hit their peak with salmonfly ...

Virtually unsinkable, excellent for the giant salmonfly hatches that just drive fish berserk. Excellent for use with a dropper, fish multiple wate...

A great salmonfly variation of the classic Chernobyl Ant. The Chernobyl was quick to launch into legendary status. Now with the hair wing it is ev...

The largest of mayflies, create huge action in rivers and lakes. A must have pattern, if this hatch is occurring. So dramatic is this hatch it sho...

Large mayflies often produce larger than average fish. Spinner falls of this species are more important than the hatches. Parachute style hackle m...

One of the oldest, and anymore least used hopper patterns. The red-tail can make a huge difference in attracting fish.  Use this pattern from ar...

Fish are opportunistic feeders the quickest, easiest, and biggest meal is the one they are generally going to be attracted to first. With this in ...

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...

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...

A long lived salmonfly hatch, that can have fits and starts but is generally always in play in summer months, where they inhabit. This bright, be...

The cranefly does not fit into one of the neat categories of dry flies. This could be part of the reason they are most often ignored by fly fis...

This high profile pattern causes fish to slap loudly on the take. Green Drakes hatches can be a frenzy of activity, be ready for the action with t...

Also known as the Davie's Cricket, probably one of the best cricket imitations out there, and a huge upgrade from the traditional Letort Cricket. ...

  A staple in the Rockies, this is an attractor that covers grasshoppers and salmon flies as well. Be ready for loads of action and har...

Caddis adults are often found in fast riffles, and when targeting fish in these situations you want a fly that will float well, is easy to see and ...