Feature Flies

This is a perfect example of an uncased Brachycentrus larva before it pupates. Fish it deep behind a heavy Stonefly nymph in the early mornings during spring.

This bright green larva is a tight body pattern that really matches the Brachycentrus larva when it’s tethered out of it’s case. Must have for Spring hatch.

A very buggy Caddis Pupa that really implies an emerging Caddis that is hugging the stream bed.

An excellent pattern on the swing or on a hopper/dropper rig.

One of the oldest and best deep running bead head pupa. Gary LaFontaine was truly an innovative designer.

A nice rendition of a swimming caddis pupa hanging closer to the substrait.

The name speaks volumes about Rick Takahashi’s slender body PT. When fish are refusing everything, try this one.

A great beaded soft hackle pattern that is made to fish on the swing.

The venerable flashback pheasant tail with a gold bead head. Always a go to fly during mayfly hatches. Carry it in all sizes.

A CDC soft hackled version of the the original bead head Pheasant Tail. A great dropper on Hopper/Dropper rig.

A very effective PMD pattern as a deeper water bug or off a big dry.

"The Thunder Thigh hopper has the best features of any hopper out there, mainly foam and  rubber.

Foam for durability and float ability, and rubber for life-like movement.

What sets the Thunder Thighs apart from other hoppers are the realistic foam/