One of the greatest attractor patterns, especially in the summer and fall months. This critter floats high and dry mimicking a number of different terrestrials (grasshoppers, beetles, crickets, and others) which trout can’t resist. Fish it alone or as an indicator with a nymph rigged below.

This pattern is most effective when fished in high dirty water. Because of its large profile and slower drift, opportunistic trout tend to notice this fly. Throw one on if prospecting a deep slow pool, undercut banks, or cover.

This pattern is most effective when fished in high dirty water. Because of its large profile and slower drift, opportunistic trout tend to notice this fly. Throw one on if prospecting a deep slow pool, undercut banks, or cover.

This one is pretty simple, a pattern that imitates a fish egg. Eggs are loaded with nutritional value and an easy meal for trout so it’s no surprise that this fly works. This is especially true during spawning season. Keep your drift along the bottom as long as possible.

It's bright orange coloring makes it stand out from the rest, even in darker murkey waters. This one is pretty simple, a pattern that imitates a fish egg. Eggs are loaded with nutritional value and an easy meal for trout so it’s no surprise that this fly works. This is especially true during spawning season. Keep your drift along the bottom as long as possible.

Here are some notes on how to use this fly.

The popular all purpose pheasant tail nymph with a twist - a hotspot aka deadly attractor. This is an extremely effective pattern during the hot summer months and a solid choice for murky waters.