The BC chironomid community has so many pattern names that it’s hard to keep track! One of our personal favourites is a pattern we like to call the Lazer Chromie....
The KC Blob is a vibrant, eye-catching fly used in Stillwater fly fishing, especially for targeting trout. It features a dense, bushy body made of Jelly and Slush Jelly from...
The ASB & Merlot fly pattern is designed to resemble a chironomid (midge) in its pupal stage, featuring distinctive maroon or reddish-burgundy ribbing. Chironomids are abundant in nearly all stillwaters...
This is the Last Chance Midge. The fly I tie on when trout are feeding but refuse everything else. It is slim, subtle, and built to match what fish are...
Most anglers fish leeches under an indicator, but the way the fly sits in the water makes a bigger difference than most realize. The Dirty Balanced Leech is tied to...
The Capilano Lime Bug is a movement driven coho fly designed for stripping through canyon pools and deeper runs where salmon tend to hold. Built with a marabou tail, rubber...
Most anglers call these pregnant scuds, but the orange coloration often comes from a parasite infection inside the scud. This infection can make the scud more visible and vulnerable, which...
The Cloudy Day Killer is designed for low-light conditions when trout rely more on contrast and movement to find food. The dark body creates a strong silhouette in the water,...
The Little Limey is a proven stillwater chironomid pattern that imitates a natural midge pupa, one of the most important food sources for rainbow trout. It’s especially effective during the...
The CDC & Elk Caddis is a highly effective dry fly designed to imitate emerging and adult caddisflies. By combining the buoyancy and visibility of elk hair with the natural...
The Two-Tone Simi Seal Leech is a slim, high-action stillwater pattern designed for strip retrieves. This version features a darker Peacock front section that transitions into a lighter Bronze Peacock...
The Woolly Bugger is a long-time proven pattern that has been catching fish for decades. Simple in design and incredibly effective, it has earned a permanent spot in fly boxes...
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