"Black Caddis"
species: adult caddisfly
 type: dry

sizes: #12 - 20

Adult caddis fly imitation with broad usefulness.  A conventional pattern that comes in a variety of colors to match local conditions.  Fished with action to suggest "fluttering" action of naturals.

Fish: trout, panfish

"Black Gnat"
species: various
 type: dry


sizes: #12 - 20

A generic black fly that serves to resemble a variety of dark, winged insects.  Black flies of northern Canada are prevalent and this fly does very well with Arctic Grayling.  Floats well and is usually easy to see.

Fish: trout, panfish, grayling 

"Black Whistler"
species: Tarpon
 type: saltwater


sizes: #2/0 - 2

A conventional-tied tarpon fly designed to get a big fish' attention at close quarters.  These patterns are tied on heavy saltwater hooks.  They demand the proper tackle in order to cast them effectively.

Fish: tarpon

"Blue Dun"
species: adult mayfly
 type: dry


sizes: #12 - 20

The natural mayfly this fly suggests are common throughout America.  A traditional-style dry fly that casts and floats well in calm water.  Can be fished dead drift or with some twitching action.

Fish: trout, panfish

"Blue Winged Olive"
species: adult mayfly
 type: dry


sizes: #14 - 22

Often called "BWO"s, or "baetis".  Another "standard dry fly."  Particularly popular in the east, but useful all over the US.  Found in a number of different pattern styles, many with adaptations to meet peculiarities of local hatches.

Fish: trout, panfish

"Bonefish Fly"
species: bonefish
 type: saltwater

sizes: #2 - 6

Suitable for a variety of saltwater gamefish.  Casts easier than many.  Imitative of small shrimp, baitfish, etc.

Fish: bonefish

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