By Dave Sloan The X Caddis was developed by Craig Matthews and represents an emerging or crippled caddis. Caddis emerge quite quickly once they reach the surface, often too quickly for trout to have a chance to eat them. (more) |
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By Jason Akl John Barr could not have realized the stir this pattern would create throughout the fly fishing and tying world. Originated in 1996, the Copper John steadily gained popularity and creditability among fly anglers all over the world. (more) |
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By Jason Akl One of the true classic streamer patterns of all time, the Muddler minnow has been deceiving fish for nearly a half century. The Muddler was originally invented by creative fly tier Don Gapen somewhere around the 1950’s, to catch brook trout from the Nippigon River system. (more) |
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By Jason Akl One consistency among all large freshwater game fish is that they all feed on small fish. With minnow patterns you never have to worry about the time of the year, hatches or weather. (more) |
By Jason Akl One of the best times to get and use this great fly pattern is when the summertime weather fades and the cooler and windier days take over. These changes in weather inspire Bonefish to alter the areas they inhabit and start the spawning process. (more) |
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By Dave Sloan The traditional Clouser Minnow is arguably the best all purpose baitfish imitation that has been created. It is one of those flies that will catch anything with fins. (more) |
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By Jason Akl The Florida Keys are some of the most famous tarpon hunting grounds found anywhere in the world. These gin clear waters are riddled with tarpon in the 40-80 pound class and can even be caught in the 100lb class on these shallow flats during the summer months. (more) |
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By Dave Sloan The Pettis Unreal Egg is one of the best egg patterns to come out in years. Its translucent appearance mimics that of a natural egg extremely well and it is an easy fly to tie. (more) |
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