Top 15 Flies for Trout in LakesTop 15 Flies for Trout in Lakes The lakes are warming up and bugs are beginning to hatch. Trout are finally past the long, cold winter months and it is time to put the feed bag on. For fly anglers, spring is a special time on lakes. Chironomids, damsels, Callibaetis mayflies, and the list goes on. It is a great time of year to dedicate a few days to your favorite trout lakes. The following flies are ones that have risen to the top over many years on the water, talking with friends, customers...
LeechesBig leeches. Little leeches. Trout leeches and salmon leeches. This collection brings together the most effective leech‑style fly patterns for lakes and rivers, including balanced leeches for indicator fishing and classic swimming leech imitations. Whether you’re targeting stillwater trout, river rainbows, steelhead, or salmon, leech flies offer lifelike movement and consistent attraction. These patterns excel in low light, cold water, and anytime fish are feeding on natural leeches or search...
Fly Tying Hooks by CategoryExplore our Fly Tying Hooks by Category collection to quickly find the perfect hook style for any fly pattern. Whether you’re tying dries, nymphs, jig nymphs or balanced leeches, poppers, streamers, saltwater flies or steelhead tube or shank flies, this collection organizes hooks by their specific application for fast, intuitive browsing. Choose from premium designs built for trout, salmon, steelhead, warmwater species, and saltwater gamefish. Each category highlights hooks known for sharpnes...
Jig Fly Tying HooksOur Jig Fly Tying Hooks collection features the most trusted hooks for Euro nymphs, Perdigons, balanced leeches, and modern jig-style patterns. These hooks ride point-up for fewer snags, better hook penetration, and superior landing ratios. Choose from competition-proven designs by Hanak, Fulling Mill, Aqua Flies, and Umpqua, along with wide-gape and heavy-wire options for demanding techniques. This collection also includes jig hooks and jig heads for conventional steelhead and salmon anglers...
Top 15 Flies for Trout in Lakes
Top 15 Flies for Trout in Lakes The lakes are warming up and bugs are beginning to hatch. Trout are finally past the long, cold winter months and it is time to put the feed bag on. For fly anglers, spring is a special time on lakes. Chironomids, damsels, Callibaetis mayflies, and the list goes on. It is a great time of year to dedicate a few days to your favorite trout lakes. The following flies are ones that have risen to the top over many years on the water, talking with friends, customers...
Leeches
Big leeches. Little leeches. Trout leeches and salmon leeches. This collection brings together the most effective leech‑style fly patterns for lakes and rivers, including balanced leeches for indicator fishing and classic swimming leech imitations. Whether you’re targeting stillwater trout, river rainbows, steelhead, or salmon, leech flies offer lifelike movement and consistent attraction. These patterns excel in low light, cold water, and anytime fish are feeding on natural leeches or search...
Fly Tying Hooks by Category
Explore our Fly Tying Hooks by Category collection to quickly find the perfect hook style for any fly pattern. Whether you’re tying dries, nymphs, jig nymphs or balanced leeches, poppers, streamers, saltwater flies or steelhead tube or shank flies, this collection organizes hooks by their specific application for fast, intuitive browsing. Choose from premium designs built for trout, salmon, steelhead, warmwater species, and saltwater gamefish. Each category highlights hooks known for sharpnes...
Jig Fly Tying Hooks
Our Jig Fly Tying Hooks collection features the most trusted hooks for Euro nymphs, Perdigons, balanced leeches, and modern jig-style patterns. These hooks ride point-up for fewer snags, better hook penetration, and superior landing ratios. Choose from competition-proven designs by Hanak, Fulling Mill, Aqua Flies, and Umpqua, along with wide-gape and heavy-wire options for demanding techniques. This collection also includes jig hooks and jig heads for conventional steelhead and salmon anglers...
