Bass Betty Variant
The Bass Betty was developed by Darren Foster, a well-known bass whisperer from Hunter Valley Fly Fishing Club.[...] Read More » “Bass Betty Variant”
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Welcome to The Fly Box, our comprehensive repository of fly patterns. Here, you’ll find a meticulously curated collection of flies, each designed to enhance your fly fishing experience. Whether you’re targeting trout in a mountain stream or bass in a local pond, The Fly Box offers detailed patterns, tying instructions, and insights on the best conditions for each fly.
Discover traditional favourites and innovative new designs, all contributed by expert anglers from our community. Dive in, explore, and elevate your fly fishing game with the perfect fly for every occasion.
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Card’s Cicada (John Kreft Variant)
Developed by Charlie Card, a well-known guide on Utah’s Green River, Card’s Cicada is a simple but very effective pattern. The beauty of this fly, like all cicada patterns, is that it floats well aiding visibility, has some movement, and from underneath has a nice buggy profile, all key factors for trout.[...] Read More » “Card’s Cicada (John Kreft Variant)”
Wood Duck Soft Hackle
Paul writes, “I was the guest tier on the BT’s Fly Night Zoom meeting on December 8th – Aussie Flies that work.“
The Australian wood duck, maned duck or maned goose (Chenonetta jubata) is a dabbling duck found throughout much of Australia.[...] Read More » “Wood Duck Soft Hackle”
Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear
The Hare’s Ear Nymph is certainly among the top five most common patterns for trout fishermen, as its buggy generalist look imitates all manner of aquatic insects. This tricked-out version, by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, adds all kinds of fish-attracting bells and whistles, such as a shiny wingcase, a large hackle, and a gaudy orange hot spot.[...] Read More » “Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear”
Al Beatty’s Thunder Klod
The UV Thunder Klod is “new,” well, almost new pattern created by Al Beatty that combines features from two other patterns – the Thunder Thighs and the Clod Hopper.
The Thunder Thighs was developed by Eric Paramore in the winter of 2008 after a slow 100 days guiding in the Paradise Valley area in Montana.[...] Read More » “Al Beatty’s Thunder Klod”
Blue “NotA” Midge
“Not a dry fly. Not a nymph. Not an emerger. Not black. Not brown. Not a redfin fly.“
Paul Fedeles’ Blue “Nota” Midge fly is a unique and intriguing addition to the world of fly fishing.[...] Read More » “Blue “NotA” Midge”
Orange Beadhead Nymph with Legs
The Orange Beadhead Nymph with Legs has, as the name suggests, an orange bead head with a pheasant tail. The body is also pheasant tail, wrapped with fine copper wire (Paul uses speaker cable wire in this pattern).[...] Read More » “Orange Beadhead Nymph with Legs”
Holy Grail Caddis Pupa
The Holy Grail stands as an excellent caddis emerger pattern, widely embraced by numerous experienced trout guides in the western regions.
This versatile fly exhibits a remarkable level of natural appeal and is forgiving in its performance, allowing for various fishing techniques such as dead drifting, swinging after the drift, or even stripping it behind a streamer.[...] Read More » “Holy Grail Caddis Pupa”
Water Boatman (Fedeles Variant)
Water boatmen exhibit versatility in their swimming habits, switching between agile swimmers and sedentary bottom-dwellers. This behavior inspires fly patterns like Paul Fedeles’ variant, featuring bead chain eyes, lead-free wire for weight, olive Zlon, and turkey biots for legs.[...] Read More » “Water Boatman (Fedeles Variant)”
Foam Blowfly Crazy Albert
The Fat Albert is an interesting variant of the Chernobyl Ant and has been a mainstream pattern for many years. With it’s bigger and bulkier body, it hits the water clearly calling trout´s attention.[...] Read More » “Foam Blowfly Crazy Albert”