"Little Olive Stonefly"
species: stonefly adult
 type: dry


sizes: #12 - 20

Tent wing style fly representative of adult caddis.  Low profile designed to sit in, rather than on, the water.  Useful in both streams and lakes where caddis are known to exist.  

Fish: trout, panfish

"Little Yellow Stonefly"
species: stonefly adult
 type: dry


sizes: #12 - 20

Different color variation of adult, winged caddis.  When feeding on adults, trout may become "exclusive feeders".  They may take just one form of insect, ignoring all others.  Size, color and shape then become critical.

Fish: trout, panfish

"March Brown"
species: adult mayfly
 type: dry


sizes: #10 - 18

Another "standard."  Found in most fly boxes over the last 100 years.  An early season dry fly that mimics the popular mayfly of the same name.  Best in calmer water where naturals are active.

Fish: trout, panfish

"Marabou Muddler"
species: baitfish
 type: streamer

sizes: #2 - 10

A traditional "exciter" streamer pattern.  Tied with popular maribou feather that exhibit a lot of movement in the water.  A good "big fish" fly that can be fished effectively at all levels.  Works in a variety of colors in both fresh & saltwater.

Fish: trout, panfish, bass, pike

"Merkin Crab"
species: permit
 type: saltwater


sizes: #2/0 - 6

Imitates brown crab.  The Merkin Crab fly is a long time favorite for Permit and also works on Bonefish, Redfish, Drum and Snappers.  Designed to ride with the hook point up so that it can be fished on the bottom.

Fish: permit

"Montana Nymph"
species: stonefly nymph
 type: nymph

sizes: #8 - 14

A basic stonefly imitation, but more broadly accepted for other insects by a variety of fish.  Both moving and stillwater use.  Weighted and unweighted patterns are useful.

Fish: trout, panfish