Flies

The Bead Head Orange Egg is a high-visibility egg pattern that imitates freshly laid trout and salmon eggs, making it an excellent choice during the spawn. Its bright color stands out in murky water, drawing aggressive strikes from trout looking...

The Bead Head Pink Squirrel is a vibrant attractor nymph that excels in both tailwaters and freestone rivers. The subtle pink collar makes it stand out in stained water or when trout need a little extra flash to trigger a...

The Morrish Mouse is a topwater fly designed to imitate a swimming rodent, making it an irresistible meal for predatory fish. This pattern excels during late summer and early fall, especially at night when big territorial fish are actively hunting...

The Mr. Hanky Mouse is a highly effective topwater fly designed to mimic a swimming mouse or vole, making it a prime choice for targeting aggressive trout. This pattern shines during late summer and fall, especially at night when big...

The Beadhead Caddis Pupa Hare’s Ear offers a more subdued, natural imitation of emerging caddisflies with its buggy hare’s ear body. This fly works exceptionally well in clear waters where trout demand realistic presentations. Its beadhead provides weight for a...

The Beadhead $3 Dip – Crystal is an excellent sowbug imitation, perfect for tailwaters and spring creeks where trout rely heavily on subsurface food. The crystal body adds just the right amount of flash to grab a fish’s attention while...

The Beadhead Copper John is a legendary nymph known for its durability and effectiveness in fast water. Its copper wire body and beadhead get it down quickly, making it ideal for deep runs and turbulent currents. This fly excels year-round...

The Tungsten Beadhead Flashback Pheasant Tail is a high-sink nymph designed to imitate mayfly nymphs, particularly Blue-Winged Olives. The flashback wing case provides added visibility, making it a strong choice for clear and pressured waters. This fly is best used...

The Soft Hackle Green is a deadly emerger pattern that imitates green-hued mayflies and caddisflies. The soft hackle provides lifelike motion as it swings through the water column. Effective during spring and early summer when green-bodied insects are hatching. Fish...

The Bead Head Squirmy Worm Red adds a soft, lifelike movement to the classic worm pattern. Its bead head helps it get down quickly in fast currents, making it perfect for runoff season. Use this fly during spring and early...

The Lightning Bug is a flashy attractor nymph that mimics a variety of small aquatic insects and baitfish fry. Its reflective body makes it an excellent choice in murky water or low-light conditions. Fish it during spring runoff or as...

The Little Green Machine is a sleek and effective mayfly nymph imitation, particularly for Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches. Its slender green body and bead head allow it to sink quickly, making it a favorite for early spring and fall fishing....

The Bead Head Ray Charles Flashback Pink adds a pink hue to imitate egg-laden sowbugs and scuds, a trout delicacy during early spring and late fall. Its subtle flashback enhances visibility in deeper runs and pools. This fly is deadly...

The Bead Head Ray Charles Flashback Gray is a soft-bodied nymph that imitates sowbugs and scuds, making it a staple for spring creeks and tailwaters. The flashback wing case provides just enough shimmer to attract feeding trout in clear waters....

The Rainbow Warrior is a flashy attractor nymph that excels in stained or high-flow conditions. Its iridescent body and tungsten bead make it highly visible, drawing strikes even when hatches are sparse. This fly performs best in early spring runoff and...

The Pale Morning Dun (PMD) - Yellow is a classic dry fly that perfectly matches the bright yellow-bodied PMDs found on Montana’s rivers in mid to late summer. Its vibrant color is especially effective during clear, sunny days when trout...

The Trico Spinner is a delicate dry fly designed to imitate the spent spinners of Trico mayflies, a key hatch in Montana’s late summer mornings. Its low-riding profile and realistic wing design make it perfect for fooling selective trout sipping spinners...

The Parachute Trico is a highly visible dry fly that imitates the tiny Trico mayfly duns that hatch in abundance during summer mornings. The parachute post allows for easy tracking on slow-moving water, making it perfect for Montana’s spring creeks...

The RS2 - Olive is an essential emerger pattern for imitating small olive-bodied mayflies, especially BWOs. Its natural color and delicate profile make it highly effective during overcast days in spring and fall, when these hatches occur in abundance. Fish...

The Gulpin Sculpin is a weighted streamer that perfectly mimics sculpins, a primary food source for big trout. Its bulky head and natural movement make it a great fly for deep pools and undercut banks. Fish it with short, erratic...

The Balanced Leech is a deadly stillwater pattern designed to hang naturally under an indicator, imitating a drifting leech or small baitfish. The slow, undulating movement of the marabou tail makes it irresistible to trout in lakes and reservoirs. This...

The Zonker - Yellow is an eye-catching streamer that imitates golden-hued baitfish and small juvenile trout. The bright yellow color is particularly effective in stained water or during cloudy days when visibility is lower. Strip it through deep pools and...

The Zonker - Olive is a deadly baitfish imitation that works well in both clear and slightly stained water. Its natural olive coloration perfectly matches juvenile trout and sculpins, making it a favorite for predatory trout. Fish it with a...

The Zonker - White is a highly visible streamer pattern that mimics small baitfish, making it a fantastic choice for clear water conditions. Its bright profile makes it an excellent choice for attracting trout in both rivers and stillwaters. Best...