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Irresistible

January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

A very good pattern in rough water when darker coloured mayflies are hatching…..or not hatching. Certainly a top attractor fly. A must have for anyone fishing in the mountains for brook trout. Also known as a great bluegill dry. The Irresistible ia a classic attractor pattern. Quite possibly one of…

Griffith’s Gnat

January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

The legendary Griffith’s Gnat is a fly that has been a midge anglers staple for many, many years. You could almost call it a midge attractor. One of the top flies a year-round dry fly angler needs in his or her box. The legendary Griffith’s Gnat is a fly that…

Gray Fox

January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

Great go-to fly, east to west. The Gray Fox mayfly pattern was originated by Catskills legend Preston Jennings. Developed as an eastern fly pattern but very effective for Western tan/brown mayflies as well. A traditional Grey Fox pattern can be used for a multitude of mid-season mayflies. This one does…

Glo Hex Adult

January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

Hex Adult in deer hair with Glo fibers in the wings! Charge it and fish!!! Classic deer body Hex Adult with Glo fibers in the wings. Just about the only hex adult you need for when these giant bugs haunt the night sky. Deer body and tail with short hackle…

Alex’s Glo Drake Spinner

January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

Alex’s Glo Drake Spinner has quickly become our favorite and top selling Brown Drake dries. This one comes to us from our good friend Alex Lafkas. And yes, the post wing glows in the dark! This fly works as an emerger, a dun or a spinner of course. If you…

Galloup’s Butch Sally

January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

Kelly Galloup took his Butch Caddis and turned it into a Little Yellow Sally. Probably one of the best Yellow Sally Patterns on the planet…..as is the Butch Caddis to the caddis world. It was only a matter of time. Kelly Galloup took his Butch Caddis and turned it into…

Found Link – Galloup’s

January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Fat Head Moth

January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Elk Hair Caddis

January 21, 2022 June 6, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Chubby Chernobyl – Salmonfly/Pteronarcys

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Chubby Chernobyl – Royal – Green Red Green

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Chubby Chernobyl – Purple

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Brown Drake

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Borchers – Bear’s Hi-Vis

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Blue Dun

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Black Gnat

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Ant Acid – Galloup’s – Cinnamon

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Ant Acid – Galloup’s

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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.…

Aero Redlegs

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Adams Parachute

January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022Dry Fly, Flies, Gear 0

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…

Adams

January 21, 2022 April 22, 2022Dry Fly 0

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…

Linecasters in Rhodes

January 18, 2022 April 26, 2022Eastern Cape, Fishing Guides, Mountain Smallmouth Yellowfish, Places to Fly Fish, Provinces, Rainbow Trout, Rhodes, Species, Trout, Video, Yellow fish 0

The small village of Rhodes is situated in the North Eastern Cape Highlands and is the home of Linecasters. The streams are teaming with wild rainbow trout as well as indigenous smallmouth yellowfish. Visit www.linecasters.co.za for more information on the fly fishing that this area has to offer.

Linecasters

January 18, 2022 April 26, 2022Eastern Cape, Fishing Guides, Other SA Flyfishing Sites, Provinces, Rhodes, Website 1

Linecasters offer guided fly fishing trips for both fresh-and saltwater enthusiasts. Linecasters is based in the village of Rhodes, in the Southern Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. Browse the Linecasters website for the various fly fishing options and destinations, as well as a wealth of fly fishing information and instructions.…

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Irresistible

Griffith’s Gnat

Gray Fox

Glo Hex Adult

Alex’s Glo Drake Spinner

Galloup’s Butch Sally

Found Link – Galloup’s

Fat Head Moth

Evergreen Eastern Green Drake

Elk Hair Caddis

Chubby Chernobyl – Salmonfly/Pteronarcys

Chubby Chernobyl – Royal – Green Red Green

Chubby Chernobyl – Purple

Brown Drake

Borchers – Bear’s Hi-Vis

Blue Dun

Black Gnat

Ant Acid – Galloup’s – Cinnamon

Ant Acid – Galloup’s

Aero Redlegs

Adams Parachute

Adams

Linecasters in Rhodes

Linecasters

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