Flies for Fly Fishing

Parachute Adams: The standard in parachute-style mayfly patterns. From American Fly Fishing
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Rattlin’ Minnow, Cave’s : The rattlin’ sound this fly puts out works well on redfish in dark water. Great small baitfish imitation. From American Fly Fishing
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Poxyback, Mercer’s : The Poxyback series designed by Mike Mercer is deadly on trout. Chose the specific pattern or take a general selection of this series of flies with you. You won’t regret it. From American Fly Fishing
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Purple Peril: Steelhead seem to have a penchant for purple. This little traditional steelhead bug is a great standard. Looks good in the box as well. From American Fly Fishing
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Ruoffs Absolute Flea: Rick Ruoff is a legend in the Keys. Risk says this pattern has caught more tailing bonefish than any fly he has ever used. High marks from the guide of the year! From American Fly Fishing
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Poxyback Little Yellow Stone, Mercer’s : Putting a drop of epoxy on the back of a stonefly nymph gives it a little shiny shell back - which looks more realistic. Very popular way to spice up a small stone. From American Fly Fishing
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Permit Crab, Del Brown’s : Probably the most famous permit crab imitation. Heavy dumbell eyes get it down where the fish are. Rubber legs, hackle, and antron carpet body. From American Fly Fishing
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Punch Series, Blanton’s : Nobody has fished the pacific salt like Dan Blanton. He came up with the Punch family of flies for Baja - but they work anywhere there are salt water predators. From American Fly Fishing
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Needlefish, Goddard’s : needlefish are a very common warm water baitfish. Big fish love them - if they can catch them. Strip fast to imitate them properly. From American Fly Fishing
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Rusty Profile Spinner, Mercer’s : Mike Mercer keeps developing great flies and this is no exception. Try this one the next time you see spinners on the river or lake. From American Fly Fishing
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