"Parachute Caddis Emerger"
species: caddis pupa
 type: dry


sizes: #12 - 20

Emerger flies need to be insect specific.  When trout are taking the "hatching" caddis just under or in the surface, they are looking for food of a specific size, shape and color.  The "parachute" keeps the fly afloat IN the surface film.

Fish: trout, panfish

"Parachute Hopper"
species: grasshopper
 type: dry


sizes: #4 - 10

A parachute style hopper designed to fish a little lower in the water.  Some water and the manner of natural grasshoppers require this lower profile in order to be effective.

Fish: trout, panfish

"Pheasant Tail Nymph"
species: general nymph
 type: nymph


sizes: #12 - 20

An all-around nymph.  Sometimes called, "PT".  Tough and productive.  Mostly a mayfly pattern, but serves much more broadly.  A good nymph to try when you're not sure what insects are prevalent in a particular stream or lake.

Fish: trout, panfish

"PMD Parachute"
species: mayfly dun
 type: dry parachute


sizes: #14 - 20

Parachute style of the Pale Morning Dun mayfly.  Rests well in slow/still water where fish get a good look at it.  Can be fished still or with action if needed for "finicky" fish.  Good lake & spring creek pattern in the west.

Fish: trout, panfish

"Popper"
species: frogs
 type: dry specialty


sizes: #4 - 10

This style of specialty fly is popular for surface fishing for Large & Smallmouth Bass.  They generally are meant to imitate frogs swimming on the surface.  Smaller poppers are used for Bluegills, Green Sunfish & Crappies.

Fish: panfish, bass, pike

"Prince Nymph"
species: attractor
 type: nymph


sizes: #8 - 16

One of the "gotta haves."  Why this generic nymph, broadly suggestive of an insect, is successful is probably due to "don't let that get away, it may be food."

Fish: trout, panfish