Emergers & Cripples
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Mayflies are the preferred food for many trout populations.
Mayflies are the preferred food for many trout populations. Mayflies are very vulnerable during their emergence on the water. Some even have a hard time with the transition and become crippled. Trout love this stage of a hatch. While technically only baetis and callibaetis (mayflies and blue wing olives/blue duns) have an aquatic emergence stage, some caddis, stoneflies and midges can become crippled and become easy prey. Its a must-have group of flies. Here is the one of largest selection of emergers and cripples that you will find anywhere.
This pattern has been used to imitate all kinds of trout delicacies, including but not limited to, mayflies, caddis, scuds, sows, midges, worms, ...
View full detailsThis fly has recorded excellent results in Yellowstone all the way through Michigan. Fish it early and fish it late, fish it when the PMD's are...
View full detailsOne of the hottest bwo emerger patterns. Popular from Sierra's to Arkansas and points east and west north and south. Excellent for dropper combo....
View full detailsIsonychia, Slate Drakes, Mahogany Duns. These sporadic hatches, are reliable in many rivers, particularly in the Midwest and East US. Also promine...
View full detailsBig trout love tiny flies. Smoke Jumper is one that has been a guide secret for many years. Best known on the Bighorn River, MT, it is an emerger...
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This pattern is deadly when fish are keying on emergers. The emerging stage is when insects are the most vulnerable, and big fat fish slurp them u...
View full detailsExcellent profile of an emerging caddis. Rides low partially submerged for great action in the film. Great for slurping trout.
Ephemerella invaria, throughout the Midwest and many other regions as well, this is THE hatch to fish. When fish are ultra selective and pressure...
View full detailsTied specifically to closer imitate the sulphur. Sulphurs, PMDs, Light Cahills are major hatches on many, many rivers.
Ephemerella invaria, throughout the Midwest and many other regions as well, this is THE hatch to fish. We have to admit this pattern is eye catc...
View full detailsMidges are perhaps one of the most intimidating flies to fish with. They are small, hard to tie on a leader, and can be difficult to set the hook....
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