Tips & Tutorials

20 Must Have Flies: A Beginner's Guide To Fly Selection
So you're new to the world of fly fishing? Welcome to this exciting and rewarding pursuit! As a beginner, you're probably curious about the flies that will help you get your feet wet—both literally and figuratively. While no fly can guarantee a catch, some flies have earned their reputation for being particularly effective under a wide range of conditions.
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Fly of the Month - The Irresistible Chubby Chernobyl

As the summer heats up and the trout are aggressively feeding on the surface, there's no better time to spotlight the "Chubby Chernobyl" fly. This versatile, buoyant pattern has a strong reputation for reeling in those hard-to-get catches in a variety of conditions.

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The Magic of the Hopper Dropper
The hopper dropper setup is, essentially, a two-fly system. The 'hopper' is a buoyant, dry fly that mimics terrestrial insects like grasshoppers, while the 'dropper' is a weighted nymph or subsurface fly tied on a length of tippet off the bend of the dry fly.
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