Wet Flies

Swinging a wet fly across the current is one of the great joys of fly fishing, but interestingly wet flies very little by anglers today. This soft...

Ephemerella subvaria is one of the most storied hatches in American fly fishing lore and this soft hackle wet fly pattern is designed to fish wet,...

The Pale Morning Dun is a mayfly that hatches mid to late morning and can continue on into the afternoon. Body coloration can vary from pastel orange...

Regardless of whether you are trying to match Ephemerella invaria or the slightly smaller Ephemerella dorothea, they all have yellowish, yellowish...

A gorgeous soft hackle bead fly pattern. Soft hackle beads have become a favorite because of the ability to get down and their superior movement....

This classic winged wet fly is similar to the hare’s ear nymph, but designed to be fished on the swing. One of the all-time classic wet flies, the...

A famous and effective fly that has been around for generations, the Hornberg belongs in every fly box. Designed by Frank Hornberg in the 1920's,...

This crane fly pattern is remarkably effective and versatile. Another Ian Colin James fly, this crane fly pattern can be fished wet or dry. It...

Fish a classic wet fly that still catches tons of trout. This sparsely tied classic winged pattern has stood the test of time and produces strikes...

The standard for today's soft hackles- Partridge and Herl, Partridge and Orange, and Partridge and Yellow, Partidge and Hare's Ear (pictured). Use...