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Fly Patterns

The 10 Best Steelhead Flies – Fly Selection Guide

May 16, 2023 by Ben Kepka
best steelhead flies

Fly fishing for steelhead is challenging and exhilarating in equal measures. There’s nothing quite … Read more

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Top Trout Flies for Fall Fly Fishing: Selection and Techniques

May 12, 2023November 9, 2022 by Jamie Melvin
Best Trout Flies For Fall Fly Fishing

Before the winter months, the trout move into deeper pools and start feeding hard … Read more

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Master the Art of Trout Fishing with the Best Fly Fishing Flies: Tips and Techniques

May 11, 2023August 31, 2022 by Ben Kepka
best trout flies

Here you will find our guide to the best flies for trout that are … Read more

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The Ultimate Guide to Carp Flies: Selection and Best Practices

May 12, 2023August 16, 2022 by Ben Kepka
best carp flies

Catching carp on the fly is becoming more and more popular in fly fishing … Read more

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The Ultimate Guide to Redfish Flies: Selection and Techniques

May 12, 2023April 9, 2022 by Kyle Knight
best flies for redfish

The Redfish may not be as explosive and visual as the Tarpon or as … Read more

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Winter Dry Fly Patterns: A Comprehensive Guide for Fly Fishers

May 12, 2023December 22, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
Proven Winter Dry Fly Patterns

Winter fly fishing, what do you think of when you hear these words? For … Read more

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The Ultimate Guide to Winter Trout Flies: Selection and Techniques

May 12, 2023December 2, 2021 by Ben Kepka
best winter trout flies

The warmer waters from spring-fed rivers and tailwaters mean that winter trout remain active … Read more

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How to Tie a Pheasant Tail Nymph: A Step-by-Step Guide

May 11, 2023December 1, 2021 by Kyle Knight
pheasant tail nymph

The Pheasant Tail is probably one of the most iconic nymph fly patterns ever … Read more

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Top Midge Patterns for Fly Fishing: Tips and Techniques

May 12, 2023November 26, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
Midge Patterns Fly Fishing

The midge pattern is a fly that all anglers should have in their fly … Read more

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How to Fish a Wooly Bugger: A Comprehensive Guide for Fly Fishing Enthusiasts

May 12, 2023October 28, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
how to fish a wooly bugger

Woolly buggers are one of the most versatile flies in fly fishing. You can … Read more

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How to Tie a Gurgler Fly: Step-by-Step Guide and Materials

May 12, 2023October 27, 2021 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a gurgler fly

The gurgler fly is a versatile foam fly pattern that will catch any species … Read more

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How to Tie a Marabou Jig: Step-by-Step Guide and Materials List

May 12, 2023October 18, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How to tie a Marabou Jig

The marabou jig or jig bugger is often referred to as a hybrid of … Read more

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How to Tie a Black Stonefly Nymph: Step-by-Step Guide (with Pictures)

May 12, 2023October 15, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How To Tie A Black Stonefly Nymph

The early black stonefly nymph is a classic fly fishing nymph pattern that imitates … Read more

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Fly Fishing Streamers – Everything You Need to Know

May 16, 2023September 20, 2021 by Ben Kepka
fly fishing streamers

Streamer fishing is an incredibly effective and versatile way to fish for brown trout, … Read more

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How to Tie a Royal Coachman Fly: A Step-by-Step Guide

May 10, 2023September 16, 2021 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a royal coachman fly

Dating back to the 1830s, the Royal Coachman Fly has been around for almost … Read more

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How to Tie a Copper John: Step-by-Step Guide for Fly Fishing Enthusiasts

May 12, 2023September 15, 2021 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a copper john

The copper john is probably one of the most popular modern-day fly creations. First … Read more

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How to Tie a Zebra Midge: Step-by-Step Guide for Fly Fishing Beginners

May 12, 2023September 14, 2021 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a zebra midge

Designed and tied to imitate midge larvae and the emerging pupa. Many traditional nymph … Read more

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The Wooly Bugger: A Versatile Fly for All Anglers

May 11, 2023July 4, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How to tie the wooly bugger

The Wooly Bugger is probably one of the most well-known flies in the fly … Read more

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The San Juan Worm – Fly Tying Guide

May 16, 2023July 1, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How to tie a San Juan worm

The San Juan worm is one of those flies that will always be at … Read more

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How to Tie a Royal Wulff: Step-by-Step Guide for Fly Fishers

May 11, 2023July 1, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How to tie a Royal Wulff fly

Lee Wulff is probably one of the most famous fly fishing personalities of our … Read more

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How to Tie a Damselfly Nymph: Step-by-Step Guide and Materials List

May 11, 2023July 1, 2021 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a damselfly nymph

A Damselfly nymph is mainly found in the slower-moving waters of large pools in … Read more

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The Elk Hair Caddis – Fly Tying Guide

May 11, 2023June 29, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How to Tie Elk Hair Caddis

The Elk hair caddis is one of the oldest and most popular dry flies … Read more

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Fly Fishing for Salmon: Selection and Techniques for Best Flies

May 12, 2023May 17, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
best salmon flies

There is a lot to learn and get right to be successful in fly … Read more

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How to Fly Fish with a Mop Fly: Guide and Tips

May 12, 2023May 17, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
What Is A Mop Fly And How To Fly Fish With It?

When it comes to fly fishing, you can never have enough flies in your … Read more

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Top 10 Saltwater Flies You Need for a Successful Fly Fishing Trip

May 12, 2023March 14, 2021 by Ben Kepka
10 best saltwater flies

Narrowing down the best saltwater flies you can buy or tie is a tough … Read more

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The Best Bonefish Flies: A Guide to Catching More Bonefish

May 11, 2023August 15, 2020 by Ben Kepka
best bonefish flies

Here we outline 10 of the top bonefish flies that you can use in … Read more

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How to Tie a Clouser Minnow: Step-by-Step Guide and Tips

May 11, 2023November 20, 2019 by Kyle Knight
How To Tie A Clouser Minnow Fly

Originally called the Clouser Deep Minnow and developed by Bob Clouser, a Royalton, Pennsylvania … Read more

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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Flies: Selection and Techniques

May 11, 2023October 11, 2019 by Ben Kepka
different types of fly fishing

In this article, we dive into the types of flies that are important for … Read more

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Top 12 Best Panfish Flies for Fly Fishing

May 11, 2023October 11, 2019 by Ben Kepka
best panfish flies

Tempted to give panfish fly fishing a whirl? Here’s our Fly Fisher Pro rundown … Read more

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How to Tie a Parachute Adams: Step-by-Step Guide and Materials List

May 11, 2023September 16, 2019 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a Parachute Adams fly

The Parachute Adams is probably one of the most popular dry flies in fly … Read more

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The Muddler Minnow – Fly Tying Guide

May 16, 2023September 2, 2019 by Kyle Knight
how to tie the muddler minnow fly

The Muddler Minnow is one of those streamer patterns that should always be in … Read more

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Blue Winged Olive: Everything You Need to Know

May 11, 2023September 2, 2019 by Kyle Knight
How to tie a blue winged olive fly

The blue winged olive mayfly (Genus Baetis) is one of the most commonly found … Read more

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Fly Fishing Subscription Box: The Ultimate Guide for Anglers

May 11, 2023July 30, 2019 by Ben Kepka
fly fishing subscription box

Just about all of us have had something delivered online now. But for some … Read more

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The Best Fly Fishing Flies for Bass: Tips, Techniques and Fly Patterns

May 11, 2023May 5, 2019 by Ben Kepka
best bass flies

Whether you’re a beginner looking to buy bass flies for the first time, or … Read more

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