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The "Big Gun" of bug protection. 100% DEET keeps the bugs at bay. ...
The "Big Gun" of bug protection. 100% DEET keeps the bugs at bay.
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Check out this sweet little rubber leg nymph. Originally tied for sea run brown trout, it has proven ...
Check out this sweet little rubber leg nymph. Originally tied for sea run brown trout, it has proven just as effective at hooking sea run rainbow trout. The wire body and bead head drop it right in the zone and the rubber legs add a ton of attraction. This is a great fly for reaching steelhead that are laid up along a log or tucked in a hidy hole.
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A real "go-to" pattern in late June and July. Try dropping a Micro May Fly or Lightning Bug off the ...
A real "go-to" pattern in late June and July. Try dropping a Micro May Fly or Lightning Bug off the back for rainbows. We have them in the "Big Boy" #10 size, too! Grayling love them all season long, as well.
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Buggy and not too flashy is a great way to catch spooky fish. Trout and grayling that are a little s ...
Buggy and not too flashy is a great way to catch spooky fish. Trout and grayling that are a little spooky will often go for a more subdued pattern like the classic Beadhead Pheasant Tail.
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The Golden Stone Perpetrator cleans house on early season trout when swung in the rivers of Bristol ...
The Golden Stone Perpetrator cleans house on early season trout when swung in the rivers of Bristol Bay. Cutts and Rainbows of Southeast, AK dig this pattern when fished in lakes and ponds. Don't forget steelhead too, they love a realistic buggy looking nymph, especially in low clear water. The Perpetrator is tied on a shank with a #6 trailing hook.
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There is something about a white krystal bugger that drives Alaskan trout crazy. Whether you are fis ...
There is something about a white krystal bugger that drives Alaskan trout crazy. Whether you are fishing creeks or lakes, this is a great change up fly to have in your box. At just over 1 inch in total length it is stealthy but still big enough to attract a trout.
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We should rename this fly the Cutthroat Krystal Bugger! Cutts love orange and this bite-sized morsel ...
We should rename this fly the Cutthroat Krystal Bugger! Cutts love orange and this bite-sized morsel is just the ticket for them. It fishes really well in both creeks and lakes. At just over 1" in length it is stealthy but still attracts their attention.
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When you need a small bugger to mimic a lake leech or other small aquatic creature, check out the Ol ...
When you need a small bugger to mimic a lake leech or other small aquatic creature, check out the Olive Krystal Bugger in #12. At just over 1 inch in total length it is stealthy but still big enough to attract a trout.
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The Black Krystal Bugger in #12 is perfect when you need a small bugger to mimic a lake leech or oth ...
The Black Krystal Bugger in #12 is perfect when you need a small bugger to mimic a lake leech or other little aquatic creature. At just over 1 inch in total length it is stealthy but still big enough to attract a trout.
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Just about every species of trout or char in Alaska will go for the Beadhead Hares's Ear. A standb ...
Just about every species of trout or char in Alaska will go for the Beadhead Hares's Ear. A standby pattern for trout, grayling or char.
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The Pink Bead Gorman Egg has accounted for a lot of trout and Dollies. If beads are not your thing, ...
The Pink Bead Gorman Egg has accounted for a lot of trout and Dollies. If beads are not your thing, Gorman Eggs, along with Unreal Eggs, need to be in your fly box. They are fish catchers.
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If beads are not your thing, Gorman Eggs, along with Unreal Eggs, need to be in your fly box. The Fl ...
If beads are not your thing, Gorman Eggs, along with Unreal Eggs, need to be in your fly box. The Fl. Orange imitates a fresh egg just out of the salmon or acts as an attractor egg when you aren't sure which color to use.
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Before the salmon start to spawn, bugs are the main food source. The little bit of flash on top of t ...
Before the salmon start to spawn, bugs are the main food source. The little bit of flash on top of this nymph makes it a favorite of grayling and rainbows. We have them in the "Big Boy" #10 size, too!
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White Electric Leeches are great for spring and early summer fishing for trout in the rivers. They a ...
White Electric Leeches are great for spring and early summer fishing for trout in the rivers. They are also a killer flesh searching pattern during the salmon spawn. Having a selection of leeches in your fly box is critical to having success fishing Alaska's rivers and lakes.
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Having a selection of leeches is critical to succeed in Alaskan lakes and streams. Olive is consiste ...
Having a selection of leeches is critical to succeed in Alaskan lakes and streams. Olive is consistently one of the best for headwater trout, char and grayling or lake fishing. These are really nicely tied Flash-A-Buggers.
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Black is the first color to try in Alaskan lakes. A beadhead black bugger with a little flash will g ...
Black is the first color to try in Alaskan lakes. A beadhead black bugger with a little flash will get the job done. This is also a classic standby river pattern for trout, char and grayling.
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The Olive Beadhead Carey Bugger is a favorite of trout in the lakes. Our version of the Carey B ...
The Olive Beadhead Carey Bugger is a favorite of trout in the lakes. Our version of the Carey Bugger incorporates a hint of flash in this classic lake and stream fly. The small size and profile ideally matches leeches that trout and char love to gobble up. Make sure to have a few in you trout box.
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Our version of the Carey Bugger incorporates a hint of flash in this classic lake and stream fly. Th ...
Our version of the Carey Bugger incorporates a hint of flash in this classic lake and stream fly. The small size and profile ideally matches leeches that trout and char love to gobble up. Make sure to have a few in you trout box.
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When you need to make a delicate presentation to a bonefish, our custom beadchain eye Christmas Isla ...
When you need to make a delicate presentation to a bonefish, our custom beadchain eye Christmas Island Special is the ticket. Offered in two sizes, this is one of the very best Christmas Island flies. You'll burn through them so make sure your fly box is stocked!
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Bead Swivels are ideal for connecting a leader or main line to a tippet. It allows for quick rigging ...
Bead Swivels are ideal for connecting a leader or main line to a tippet. It allows for quick rigging when you break off, creates a nice stop so your split shot won't slide down the leader and adds a tiny bit of weight that allows you to fish without split shot in shallow water. 10 swivels per package. Color is black nickel.
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Bead Swivels are ideal for connecting a leader or main line to a tippet. It allows for quick rigging ...
Bead Swivels are ideal for connecting a leader or main line to a tippet. It allows for quick rigging when you break off, creates a nice stop so your split shot won't slide down the leader and adds a tiny bit of weight that allows you to fish without split shot in shallow water. 10 swivels per package. Color is black nickel.
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Steelhead don't stand a chance against the Veiled Assassin. The Polar Shrimp is the subdued pink ver ...
Steelhead don't stand a chance against the Veiled Assassin. The Polar Shrimp is the subdued pink version. Bright enough to get their attention but not over the top. It's a proven winner.
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Steelhead don't stand a chance against the Veiled Assassin. This fly has flash, color, and an oversi ...
Steelhead don't stand a chance against the Veiled Assassin. This fly has flash, color, and an oversized bead head to get it down in the strike zone. All in a pocket sized package that steelhead can't resist.
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Steelhead don't stand a chance against the Veiled Assassin. Some days it's pink and other days orang ...
Steelhead don't stand a chance against the Veiled Assassin. Some days it's pink and other days orange is the big winner. Make sure to have a few in your box. This fly catches fish!
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The original eye and still used on lots of patterns. Bead chain is especially effective when you don ...
The original eye and still used on lots of patterns. Bead chain is especially effective when you don't want too much weight on your fly. Simply cut pairs of eyes with a set of diagonals and wrap figure-eight style to secure them. We use them on our Salmon Fry, Humpy Hooker and many other patterns. Silver or Gold.
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Trout in Alaska's lakes love leeches and they love eggs. It is hard to beat an olive leech and this ...
Trout in Alaska's lakes love leeches and they love eggs. It is hard to beat an olive leech and this one takes it up a notch. Try this fly near the in-flow creek during spawning season.
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The Olive Black Bead Belly leech gets vacuumed up by many a trout, Dolly and grayling. Fish it deep ...
The Olive Black Bead Belly leech gets vacuumed up by many a trout, Dolly and grayling. Fish it deep and slow or strip it out of the weed beds.
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The Battle Creek Special is one of the very best small searching/flesh flies. In SE Alaska it is han ...
The Battle Creek Special is one of the very best small searching/flesh flies. In SE Alaska it is hands-down the best Dolly Varden flesh pattern. It is also very effective in the interim time when salmon are in the creeks but not yet putting down eggs.
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The Battle Creek Light is a more washed out pink version of the Battle Creek. Also very effective be ...
The Battle Creek Light is a more washed out pink version of the Battle Creek. Also very effective before and during the flesh season.
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The Battle Bunny is a very effective combination of the Battle Creek Special and the Bunny Leech. It ...
The Battle Bunny is a very effective combination of the Battle Creek Special and the Bunny Leech. It is remarkably effective all over Bristol Bay and Western Alaska. It is a great early season searching pattern, too.
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Of course pike can't stay off this fly. Red & Yellow with a long wiggle tail is pretty much pike ...
Of course pike can't stay off this fly. Red & Yellow with a long wiggle tail is pretty much pike candy. But we have also found that Rockfish and Ling Cod love it, too! With a 3/0 stainless hook it can do double duty in the salt.
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Take the colors from the legendary Dare Devil pike lure and tie them up as a long flowing fly. Winne ...
Take the colors from the legendary Dare Devil pike lure and tie them up as a long flowing fly. Winner! Red & White with a long wiggle tail is pretty much pike candy. But we have also found that Rockfish and Ling Cod love it, too! With a 3/0 stainless hook it can do double duty in the salt.
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Chartreuse with a long wiggle tail is pretty much pike candy. If you are heading out pike fishing th ...
Chartreuse with a long wiggle tail is pretty much pike candy. If you are heading out pike fishing this fly is a 'must-have' in your box.
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A sweet articulated flesh pattern with a bead between the section. This fly is almost not fair! Wit ...
A sweet articulated flesh pattern with a bead between the section. This fly is almost not fair! With an 8mm bead between the sections, these big articulated "steak and egg" flesh patterns are hardly fair. A must have in the box for mid to late season in Alaska. Try all three colors!
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The Flesh Peach Barely Legal is the fresh flesh version. A sweet articulated flesh pattern with a be ...
The Flesh Peach Barely Legal is the fresh flesh version. A sweet articulated flesh pattern with a bead between the section. Light in weight and easy to cast, this fly has accounted for some huge bows.
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The Flesh Cotton Barely Legal fishes well from the start of spawning season right through to the bit ...
The Flesh Cotton Barely Legal fishes well from the start of spawning season right through to the bitter end. With an 8mm bead between the sections, this articulated "steak and egg" flesh pattern is too much for big trout to resist. Light in weight and easy to cast, the Barely Legal is a standard that should be in your box from mid season on. Try all three colors!
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The Balanced Squirrel Leech from Montana Fly Company is a top performer when it comes to early trout ...
The Balanced Squirrel Leech from Montana Fly Company is a top performer when it comes to early trout fishing in the lakes of Alaska.
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Sven Diesel's Balanced Bou Leech is a nice and buggy balanced leech that breaths like no other under ...
Sven Diesel's Balanced Bou Leech is a nice and buggy balanced leech that breaths like no other under the water. The black/blue is a sweet fly for ultra-spooky steelhead.
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Silvers, kings, and especially rockfish and ling cod like the Red Bad Sea Habit. It is a great ...
Silvers, kings, and especially rockfish and ling cod like the Red Bad Sea Habit. It is a great herring imitation in the saltwater with plenty of flash that draws in aggressive fish. Also a very good trolling fly.
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The Green Bad Sea Habit is a great herring imitation in the saltwater. Plenty of flash draws in aggr ...
The Green Bad Sea Habit is a great herring imitation in the saltwater. Plenty of flash draws in aggressive fish. Silvers especially love the green. Also can be trolled. This fly has also been the top-producing sheefish fly on the Kobuk River.
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The Blue Bad Sea Habit is a great herring imitation in the saltwater. Kings love this color and rock ...
The Blue Bad Sea Habit is a great herring imitation in the saltwater. Kings love this color and rockfish will take a swipe at it, too. Get it down deep on a sinking line and let it work its magic. It is also a solid trolling fly.
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Not only are these great looking socks, they are a high-quality Merino wool blend that will keep you ...
Not only are these great looking socks, they are a high-quality Merino wool blend that will keep your feet warm and comfortable. They are ideal for fishing, hiking, and wearing around town. Plus we love the backcountry fish design!
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This warm Merino blend skull cap fits perfectly and features the great look of the Backcountry Trout ...
This warm Merino blend skull cap fits perfectly and features the great look of the Backcountry Trout design. Excellent for keeping you warm on the water.
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The fabulous Backcountry Trout design is dropped on a cozy knit hat that will keep you warm on the r ...
The fabulous Backcountry Trout design is dropped on a cozy knit hat that will keep you warm on the river or around town.
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This superbly cool trout silhouette against a setting sun has become an instant favorite. The unstru ...
This superbly cool trout silhouette against a setting sun has become an instant favorite. The unstructured, non-trucker style is ideal if you have a few too many trucker hats in your collection.
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The Baby Rainbow is an uber-realistic baitfish pattern for hungry trout. The craft fur has excelle ...
The Baby Rainbow is an uber-realistic baitfish pattern for hungry trout. The craft fur has excellent movement, and the epoxy head is tough as nails.
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Rio took their super effective Pip Squeak Mouse and shrunk it down by a third. Because sometimes you ...
Rio took their super effective Pip Squeak Mouse and shrunk it down by a third. Because sometimes you need a little mouse! At 2" in length, this pocket-sized mouse is just right for small streams or when big flies aren't getting it done. If you have ever seen a mouse in the water, it swims like a dog; head up and back legs down. The Pip Squeak Mouse is designed with cleverly tied legs that flutter in the current, it has a rabbit collar that gives it the ‘wet mouse’ look, and is tied with enough foam to keep it buoyant and waking.
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If swinging for big steelhead in British Columbia is on your list, this is the fly selection you wan ...
If swinging for big steelhead in British Columbia is on your list, this is the fly selection you want. We have put together 24 of our favorite flies for the legendary rivers of BC. From heavily weighted deep dredging monsters to lightly weighted patterns and even a few surface skating flies.
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Hit the water in style with these sturdy and beautiful fly boxes. The slit foam interior is ideal fo ...
Hit the water in style with these sturdy and beautiful fly boxes. The slit foam interior is ideal for storing trout flies and the rigid Poly box will keep them safe wherever your travels may take you. The artistic design on the box is actually impregnated into the box itself. This adds durability and ensures the art will remain vibrant and last for years.
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The Fuschia UV Polar Articulated Hareball is a hot fly for hot fish. From tidewater all the way up F ...
The Fuschia UV Polar Articulated Hareball is a hot fly for hot fish. From tidewater all the way up Fuschia will light up silvers and kings. Give this fly a try when others aren't working.
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The Chartreuse/White Articulated Polar Egg Hareball is a killer lower river fly for fresh silvers or ...
The Chartreuse/White Articulated Polar Egg Hareball is a killer lower river fly for fresh silvers or kings. It elicits big grabs from chrome fish just out of the estuary.
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What's better than an Articulated Hareball Leech? An Articulated UV Polar Egg Hareball Leech! Tied w ...
What's better than an Articulated Hareball Leech? An Articulated UV Polar Egg Hareball Leech! Tied with rabbit and UV Polar Chenille, this custom AFFG fly is a silver and king salmon slayer. The addition of UV materials gives the fly a little something extra when you need it. The Black/Chartreuse version is ideal for sticky fish that aren't grabbing bright colored flies.
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Purple and Pink, aka Aleutian Queen, is as classic a color combo as you will find. And with good rea ...
Purple and Pink, aka Aleutian Queen, is as classic a color combo as you will find. And with good reason. It is a fish slayer! The purple is subtle and doesn't spook wary fish while the pink adds just a hint of 'pop' to get the attention of fish. Add a few of these to your silver or king arsenal.
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The Purple and Red Articulated Bunny Leech is one of the original articulated salmon flies. It catch ...
The Purple and Red Articulated Bunny Leech is one of the original articulated salmon flies. It catches everything from steelhead to coho.
