Fly Tying

Whenever there is a PMD hatch, and now is the time, there are so many stages of that particular hatch to choose from: the full adult, adult upright wing, adult CDC wing, RS2 emerger, emerger with a trailing shuck, looped-wing emerger… and the list goes on. With all of these choices there is one particular […]

With most of our trout fisheries blown out due to high water, it is now time for a bass fly to take center stage. The Meat Whistle is a well-known pattern when targeting bass, and for good reason. Tied on a large jig style hook, and heavily weighted at the head, this fly provides a

There is no better time to fish a skwala than now! This is one of our most coveted hatches on the Owyhee River and it has started. We love this particular pattern because of the body material. The hackle will help the fly float and give it the look of sitting lower in the water

There are flies you have that work on specific rivers for specific hatches, and then there are flies that will work on any creek, stream, or river in the world. The Frenchie is a go-to fly when approaching any body of water, because it doesn’t specifically mimic one particular fly; it mimics almost everything. The

When it comes to “go to” nymphs, the Duracell is quickly earning a name for itself amongst anglers, especially this time of year. Very often we get asked about this specific fly by name because of the success people have with it. For most anglers, it will be no surprise that the Duracell jig nymph

Most of our watersheds have stoneflies, and if you are nymphing this winter this fly can be key to your success. Often fish get selective, and this includes underwater feeding. Some days in the winter the fish will focus on stonefly nymphs, and if you have one tied on it can make a world of

The BWO RS2 is a killer pattern. It is a go-to BWO and one you should start with every time you see the baetis stating to hatch. Right now you SHOULD have this pattern if you are fishing our two primary fisheries: the Owyhee and the South Fork of the Boise. If you go out

This fly has many names, and we call it the fire starter. This heavy little nymph has been a fantastic first choice when fishing our local rivers. For some reason beyond our explanation, the fish are eating the heck out of this fly. Try it out on the Boise River through town and on the

Morning, mid day, and even during the evening hatch, you can find caddis in all of our river sheds. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the caddis could be the top fly for the next few months. Most have elk hair caddis, which is a great caddis to have on hand;

Hopper patterns are working everywhere right now. In fact, it’s hard to walk to the river without spooking a few away. Hoppers fall into the water all the time, making them a targeted food source for any opportunistic trout.  Try fishing hoppers in our headwaters for the best results. Also, do not forget to take