Hoppers & Crickets

The 409 will clean up any messy pool, riffle or tailout. Clean as could be. It looks like a little bit of everything. A hopper, a golden stone, a j...

A great hopper pattern that isn’t over-sized like many out there. Foam will keep this bug floating and gives it a great segmented look. Fish as is...

This new one comes from straight out of a big fly tying magazine.  It's a beetle, its an ant, it's an attractor. The red body contrasts nicely wit...

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 ...

When one has rowed a boat for over twenty years, then had to re–tie flies at night, as has Boomer, a theme emerges to the creations from his vise: ...

Great terrestrial pattern for when you need things in that nice middle range.

Cricket patterns aren't often found in many fly boxes, but those who fish them have noticed some nice success. While crickets aren't always readil...

With roots originating in Colorado, you know this pattern is one trout catching son of a gun. It is designed to be a compact hopper pattern. Great...

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 all time favorite Hopper pattern just got a lot better. A foam body makes this pattern virtually unsinkable, meaning more time with your fly ...

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...

A simple, effective foam dry.  This will rise fish from May through October on any productive mountain trout stream. Stonefly/hopper/attractor, th...

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...

A realistic, durable, high floating Hopper pattern. Use this pattern from around the end of July to late September. When fishing this fly, make 3 ...

The super popular Chubby Chernobyl is now available in micro sizes. Perfect for when trout start to become wary of the big foam stuff. This is a g...

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...

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...

A great version of the always-popular stimulator Bushier than some versions. Add a wing and rubber legs for the win

Zach is a legend.  This fly is legendary. He is a friend of the shop, put me on my first bonefish, and sold us many of the fly displays in the sho...