Reviews related to flies.
Galloup’s Found Link available in three sizes. One of the best and most versatile dry flies known to mankind. The only fly you need to imitate smaller mayfly species. All stages of the adult. Truly one of the best dry flies on the planet…and therefore the universe. It’s a dry…
Great profile and buggy as hell. make sure you twitch and skate these. We see the big Spruce moths every year on our trips to the Madison River and the trout go crazy. However across the West in the late summer these big terrestrial moths can come out in droves.…
Evergreen Eastern Green Drake in size #10. A staple for trout fishers where the giant bugs occur. The Green Drake hatch, which happens in early Summer throughout the East, is one of the most anticipated hatches of the year. Anglers flock to streams as the fish gorge themselves on these…
Olive The Elk Hair Caddis is one of the top producing flies there is. They work great when caddis are laying eggs…but really shine as an attractor/searching fly especially during the Summer months when the mayflies have slowed. The Elk Hair Caddis is truly one of the best and most…
Sometimes a big, bushy dry fly is exactly what you need! The Chubby Chernobyl is just that. Salmonfly/Pteronarcys color pattern here. Sometimes a big, bushy dry fly is exactly what you need! The Chubby Chernobyl is just that. These things are a staple on the larger rivers out west like…
Sometimes a big, bushy dry fly is exactly what you need! The Chubby Chernobyl is just that. Hot ticket here in the Royal color variation. Sometimes a big, bushy dry fly is exactly what you need! The Chubby Chernobyl is just that. These things are a staple on the larger…
Sometimes a big, bushy dry fly is exactly what you need! The Chubby Chernobyl is just that. Popular purple version here. Sometimes a big, bushy dry fly is exactly what you need! The Chubby Chernobyl is just that. These things are a staple on the larger rivers out west like…
Although it’s typically not our top pick to imitate most Brown Drakes here in the East, we do sell this and use this as an attractor type fly or when any larger mayflies are hatching. He did although, in all fairness, create this for the Western Brown Drakes and we…
This fly truly gives the Adams a run for it’s money. One of the best attractor/generic mayfly type flies ever developed! We’ve heard Kelly Galloup say that it IS the BEST dry fly of all-time. The Borcher’s Special is a Michigan import that is a favorite of many. Our friend…
A great early season choice especially. Use for Blue Quills, Dark Hendricksons, BWOs, Insonychias….and the list goes on. The Blue Dun is as classic as it gets…yet still highly effective. Classic Blue Dun traditional style dry fly with duck quill wings. This is another “old school” fly that has been…
Great for fishing early and late in the day and a must have attractor pattern. When the popular stuff ain’t working, try this and see what happens! The Black Gnat is a traditional style, duck quill winged black dry fly. It’s about as old school as it gets and we have had…
One of Kelly’s best and most popular fly designs. Truly one of the best dry flies of all-time…..ant or not! Kelly Galloup’s Ant Acid may well be one of the most productive dry flies of all-time. It’s that good! Absolutley top pick as a dry fly here. We agree with…
One of Kelly’s most popular and successful flies of all-time. This is truly one of the best dry flies ever made….ant or not. Kelly Galloup’s Ant Acid may well be one of the most productive dry flies of all-time. It’s that good. Absolutley top pick as a dry fly here.…
This fly is an amazing imitation of the Deer Flies, or True Flies that are so prevalent around here in the Summer months. They will literally pile up so thick under bridges and on tress that it looks like a beehive. Truly one of the most overlooked dry flies of…
A parachute style fly, although can be used in rough water, is more known for smooth, flat water. These ride a bit lower on the water than the standard hackled version and therefore create a more lifelike sillhouette. The classic Adams dry pattern tied parachute style. White post aids visibility…
The Adams was developed by Leonard Halladay from Mayfield, Michigan in 1922. We was encouraged to do so by his friend Charles Adams….thus the name. It has since become one of the most famous, if not THE most famous dry fly of all-time. The Adams is one of the most…
The redeye damsel did the number on a beautiful 47cm rainbow trout. One of my favourite patterns to tie and fish for rainbow trout in South Africa.
Interesting way to tie in the hook and the fly, it might be useful for Bass.
Sculpin are a big trouts favorite food and finding the right pattern can be tough. The tube sock sculpin brings a lot to the table. great profile, movement, and is simple to tie. This bug also gives you all the great swimming qualities of a game changer style fly without all the shanks and extra time behind the vise. Material List: Hook: #1 or 2 streamer hook Moonlit Hook Works great https://snakeriverfly.com/collections… Eyes: Large lead eyes Body: Techno Bunny Olive https://snakeriverfly.com/products/te… Fins: Lazer Legs Atomic City https://snakeriverfly.com/collections… Tail: Techno Bunny Olive https://snakeriverfly.com/products/te… Head: Techno Bunny Olive https://snakeriverfly.com/products/te…
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been scratching around the streambed, turning over rocks & studying the little bugs clambering around on their undersides. What first prompted me to go in search and identify the bugs found in the underwater nooks & crannies of the stream bottom; I can’t recall. I…