July 2017 Newsletter

Fed’s Crackleback Caterpillar VariantFebruary 1, 2026
Fed’s Crackleback Caterpillar Variant is a modern take on a timeless classic. Inspired by Rick Takahashi and rooted in Ed Story’s original Crackleback, this versatile fly features a peacock herl back and chenille body, excelling as both a dry and subsurface terrestrial imitation.
Fed’s Spruce Moth VariantJanuary 10, 2026
Fed’s Spruce Moth variant is a simple, practical dry fly inspired by Tak’s Spruce Moth. Built with readily available materials and no antennae, it’s designed for effective summer and autumn terrestrial fishing.
Hippie Stomper HopperJanuary 2, 2026
The Hippie Stomper Hopper is Fed’s take on Andrew Grillos’s original Hippie Stomper — a rugged, foam-bodied dry fly that combines buoyancy, visibility and a versatile terrestrial silhouette for trout… Read more: Hippie Stomper Hopper