Specialty Fly Patterns and Orvis Fly Patterns

There is a sense of exhilaration when you select a pattern out of your fly box, you fish it, and the fish attack it. There is a further sense of accomplishment and excitement when you create your own flies and the fish devour those. The art of tying flies is an extremely challenging and rewarding activity. It's a pursuit I have consistently labored over for more than 20 years; studying the hatches, scouring entomology books, and testing flies onstream, are all specific stages in this creation process. For the flies featured in this section, you will find that the leg work has been done regarding their efficiency and effectiveness. I have tested these flies endlessly and still use them today, with great success. I have designed flies for the Orvis Company for almost a dozen years now and the patterns listed in this section have been selected for the Orvis product catalog/website. Just remember, my repertoire is almost endless so......... just ask if you have something specific you need; custom work is always an option. Please allow at least 2 weeks (possibly more) for custom work by Dave Hise.

At this point, you have two choices, well actually three. You may purchase the flies directly from Casters Fly Shop, attend one of our many fly tying lessons to learn how to tie them, or purchase them from Orvis. Should you opt to buy directly from us, you may purchase them here or directly through the Online Fly Shop via paypal, or give us a call and we can process the order over the phone. Also, when you find the time, please go to the fly section of the Orvis Online Website and leave a rating and review (good, bad, indifferent) for each pattern that you have utilized; therefore, allowing other anglers to benefit from your experiences.

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Dave,

You are truly the most innovative fly tier out there today, and what's even better, you know how to design flies that appeal to fisherman as well as fish. I saw your latest submissions- just brilliant! I mostly love the San Juan/egg combination and that egg-eating sculpin.

Tom Rosenbauer

Marketing Director, Orvis Rod & Tackle


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Hise's Orvis Featured Fly Patterns

Trout and Steelhead Mayfly Nymph

Hetero-genius Nymph-Copper
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN! I have fished this nymph pattern, religiously, since 1992 and it has produced trout in streams throughout the world; New Zealand, Montana, Colorado, Germany, California, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, you name it. It is a great searching nymph but also represents a multitude of mayfly, stonefly, and caddis species. Consider this pattern the represent all nymph of all represent all nymphs. Long line nymph it or fish it under an indicator for the best results. Available in size 14, 16, and 18. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Store.

Trout and Steelhead Mayfly Nymph

Hetero-genius Nymph-Orange
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN! I have fished this nymph pattern, religiously, since 1992 and it has produced trout in streams throughout the world; New Zealand, Montana, Colorado, Germany, California, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, you name it. It is a great searching nymph but also represents a multitude of mayfly, stonefly, and caddis species. Consider this pattern the represent all nymph of all represent all nymphs. Long line nymph it or fish it under an indicator for the best results. Available in size 14, 16, and 18. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Store.

Trout and Steelhead Caddis Larva

Gooey Caddis Larva
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN! This caddis larval/grub pattern is extremely effective for both trout and steelhead. Fish it under a bobber or high stick/Czech nymph it for the best results. It is most effective in fast riffle sections, and at the head of the pools below these fast riffle sections. These fast water sections are the primary habitat of many caddis families, particularly those named Hydrosychidae. This family makes up over 60% of fishable caddis in many trout streams across North America. Available in size 14, and 16. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Trout and Steelhead Caddis Larva

Sili Skin Caddis
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN! This caddis larval pattern is extremely effective for both trout and steelhead. Fish it under a bobber or long line nymph it for the best results. It is most effective in fast riffle sections, and at the head of the pools below these fast riffle sections. These fast water sections are the primary habitat of most families of caddis, particularly those named Hydrosychidae. This family makes up over 60% of fishable caddis in many trout streams across North America. Available in size 12, 14, and 16. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph

Eggi Juan Kenobi-Tan
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN! Two of the most productive patterns ever, combined on one hook- an egg and a San Juan worm. The dry fly purists are picketing across the globe. This pattern is effective for trout, carp, and steelhead, throughout the year. Dead drift it under an indicator, or try a slow retrieve through the deep, slow pools. It is DEADLY on the stocked and wild trout streams from North Carolina to Michigan, Colorado to California! May the Force be with you. Available in size 14. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Shop.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph

Eggi Juan Kenobi-Wine
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN Two of the most productive patterns ever, combined on one hook- an egg and a San Juan worm. The dry fly purists are picketing across the globe. This pattern is effective for trout, carp, and steelhead, throughout the year. Dead drift it under an indicator, or try a slow retrieve through the deep, slow pools. It is DEADLY on the stocked and wild trout streams from North Carolina to Michigan, Colorado to California! May the Force be with you. Available in size 14. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Shop.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph

Eggi Juan Kenobi-Red
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN Two of the most productive patterns ever, combined on one hook- an egg and a San Juan worm. The dry fly purists are picketing across the globe. This pattern is effective for trout, carp, and steelhead, throughout the year. Dead drift it under an indicator, or try a slow retrieve through the deep, slow pools. It is DEADLY on the stocked and wild trout streams from North Carolina to Michigan, Colorado to California! May the Force be with you. Available in size 14. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph

Eggi Juan Kenobi-Hot Pink
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN Two of the most productive patterns ever, combined on one hook- an egg and a San Juan worm. The dry fly purists are picketing across the globe. This pattern is effective for trout, carp, and steelhead, throughout the year. Dead drift it under an indicator, or try a slow retrieve through the deep, slow pools. It is DEADLY on the stocked and wild trout streams from North Carolina to Michigan, Colorado to California! May the Force be with you. Available in size 14. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph

Eggi Juan Kenobi-Brown
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN- Two of the most productive patterns ever, combined on one hook- an egg and a San Juan worm. The dry fly purists are picketing across the globe. This pattern is effective for trout, carp, and steelhead, throughout the year. Dead drift it under an indicator, or try a slow retrieve through the deep, slow pools. It is DEADLY on the stocked and wild trout streams from North Carolina to Michigan, Colorado to California! May the Force be with you. Available in size 14. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph

Medusa-Red
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN! A San Juan worm gone CREEEEPY. This worm cluster pattern fishes especially well during high water periods; however, it is also effective when fished in low, clear water in the deeper runs and pools in streams from North Carolina to Virginia, Colorado to California. It is productive for trout, steelhead, carp, smallmouth, and even panfish. It can be DEADLY under the right conditions but..... so are many other patterns. Available in size 12 and 14 in red. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph

Medusa-Hot Pink
HOT NEW ORVIS PATTERN! A San Juan worm gone CREEEEPY. This worm cluster pattern fishes especially well during high water periods; however, it is also effective when fished in low, clear water in the deeper runs and pools in streams from North Carolina to Virginia, Colorado to California. It is productive for trout, steelhead, carp, smallmouth, and even panfish. It can be DEADLY under the right conditions but..... so are many other patterns. Available in size 12 and 14 in hot pink. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Trout, Bass and Steelhead Streamer

Big Fly Big Fish
A sculpin pattern that is effective for trout, steelhead, and smallmouth bass. It is most productive when fished under a sink-tip fly line, swung, and/or stripped along the river bottom. Remember, streamers are most productive on rain swollen rivers where large predatory fish are on the prowl for a big meal. Sculpins are just the morsel. Big Fly Big Fish is deadly on the Tailwater rivers of North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Montana during periods of generation. Available in size 2 and 4. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Trout and Steelhead Streamer

Let Go Of My Eggo
An articulated streamer with an Otter's Soft Egg at the head. Fish "Eggo" on the dead drift, or swing it through the dark slots along the bank and gravel runs; especially, during the spring and fall. It can be quite productive for trout, steelhead, salmon, and smallmouth bass. In fact, trout will devour it when swung under a sink-tip fly line during power generation in the Tailwater rivers of North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia. Available in size 8. Click here to be diverted to this pattern on the Casters Online Fly Shop.

Dirty Water Steelhead Egg Pattern

Fish Food
An excellent dirty water egg pattern designed for steelhead and trout. It is most effective when drifted in the deep seams and pools under an indicator or bottom bounce rig (otherwise known as chuck and duck). There is something to be said about the combination of orange and Niagra gold egg yarn when fished in murky water in the fall and early winter. In fact, steelhead smash this pattern in the rain/run-off swolen rivers of Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. It's basically a thumbnail sized nuke egg. Available in size 6, 8, and 10. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Salmon Sac Fry Pattern

Hairy Fry
This fry pattern works in any situation where fry are abundant along the streams edge. It is particularly effective in the Great Lakes during the spring (for trout and steelhead) when the salmon fry are in the soft water along the banks, by the millions. Swing it under a floating line along the drop-offs and runs or dead drift it under an indicator; both techniques receive viscious strikes. This is an excellent pattern to use if you want to catch a steelhead in the Great Lakes in March, April and May. Available in size 6 ,8 and 10. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Burrowing Mayfly or Ephemerella Nymph

Hise's Hex
This pattern is a great imitation of most large burrowing mayfly nymphs; particularly those of the Ephemeridae family- Hexagenia and Green Drake, to name a few. It is extremely effective when fished under an indicator for trout, steelhead, salmon, and smallmouth. Or..... strip it just below the surface for a voracious surface strike. It works especially well on the downswing of peak high water periods, where the nymphs are pulled from their silty burrows into the main current. Available in size 6 and 8. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Articulated Nymph and/or Steamer

Nymph-o-Minnow-ac
The question is, "is it a nymph or is it a minnow"? In actuality, it doesn't really matter because the fish SMASH IT. Nymph-o-minnow-ac is most effective when fished on the swing (under a sink-tip), or dead drifted under an indicator. Roll it through the dark slots amidst gravel runs or through the heads and tailouts of pools. It is a great searching pattern for various species when few patterns are working. This articulated minnow/nymph has a "natural" flutter which is rarely achieved with non-articulated flies. Available in size 6, 8, and 10. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Grub Fly Pattern

Ooey Gooey Grub
This squishy, gooshy fly pattern is an excellent imitation of any light toned larvae or grub of caddis, bees, wasps, flies, beetles, etc. It works particularly well for steelhead from fall through spring; but, is deadly for trout in any situation. Find a wasp or hornets nest hanging over the river and drift this pattern through the run (under an indicator). Try it on the delayed harvest and wild trout streams of North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. DEADLY! Available in size 6, 8, 10, and 12. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Articulated Stonefly Nymph

Sly and the Family Stone
This pattern is a spittin' image of the slim bodied stones found in many trout streams from late winter through spring; Taeniopteryx and Allocapnia. Sly is a true trout and steelhead slayer. It is most productive when fished under a right-angle or greased-line rig, especially during a behavioral drift of the aforementioned stonefly families. This articulated stonefly nymph has superb natural movement and flutter. It also makes a great prospector nymph. Available in size 12, 14, and 16. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Hot Fly Patterns


Trout and Bass Baitfish Streamer

The Dick Smith
This pattern is a smallmouth bass killer; especially large smallies. You'll be amazed by its effectiveness. It fishes well all season (May through September) under a floating fly or sink tip fly line. Fish it "slow" along the weed beds and along the deep banks. The Dick Smith also catches trout and steelhead. This is a variation of a pattern originated by an old angling friend, Dick Smith, who I consider Mr. Smallmouth. Many color combination's are possible but gold and yellow, or copper and yellow can be deadly. Available in size 2 and 4. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Trout and Bass Baitfish Streamer

The Dick Smith
This pattern is a smallmouth bass killer; especially large smallies. You'll be amazed by its effectiveness. It fishes well all season (May through September) under a floating fly or sink tip fly line. Fish it "slow" along the weed beds and along the deep banks. The Dick Smith also catches trout and steelhead. This is a variation of a pattern originated by an old angling friend, Dick Smith, who I consider Mr. Smallmouth. Many color combinations are possible but chartreuse and gold, or chartreuse and silver can be deadly. Available in size 2 and 4. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Shop.

Trout, Steelhead, Salmon Baitfish Pattern

Wiggler Variant
The PM Blonde is probably one of the better known burrowing mayfly patterns of the day (in the Great Lakes Region). The Wiggler Variant is a variation of the PM Blonde but is meant to represent both Ephemerella nymphs and small forage fish; the built up bullet head is a dead give-away. This pattern is one of my favorite trout/steelhead flies, next to Eggi Juan and Hetero-genius Nymph. It is also productive for salmon, carp, smallmouth bass, and panfish. Swing it, dead drift it, or strip it for the best results. Available in size 6 and 8. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Shop.

Trout, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass Crayfish Pattern

Hise's Ridonculous Cray
I refer to the ridiculously absurd as...... RIDONCULOUS. Hise's Ridonculous Cray was designed for smallmouth bass but also has the tendency to catch steelhead and carp. This pattern is an extremely time consuming pattern to create but is well worth the effort. It is most effective in the tailouts and throughout "fish depth" gravel runs; especially during low light hours. Strip, strip, strip, and let it settle; strip, strip, strip,and let it settle- BAM, POW, BANG= Smallmouth. Available in size 2, and 4. Click image for an enlarged view. Call for price and availability.

Articulated Streamer Hise's Marabou Minnow

Hise's Marabou Minnow
Looking for a deadly minnow pattern? Hise's Marabou Minnow is an articulated streamer which was designed for a multitude of species; brown trout, rainbow trout, steelhead, king salmon, smallmouth bass, you name it. It is most effective when swung or stripped under a sink tip fly line; but, also works quite well when fished near the surface under a floating line. The combination of marabou and articulation gives Marabou Minnow an irresistible movement that the fish can't resist. Available in size 2, and 4. Click image for an enlarged view. Call for price and availability.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Hise's Burrowing Mayfly Nymph

Hise's Burrowing Mayfly Nymph
Looking for a deadly burrowing mayfly (green drake, hexagenia, dark green drake, etc.) pattern? Hise's Burrowing Mayfly Nymph is a nymph pattern which was designed to imitate a multitude of burrowing mayflies found throughout the country; trout, steelhead, smallmouth bass, you name it. It is most effective when high stick or indicator nymphed under a floating line but also works quite well when "crawled" along the river bottom near silty areas. Available in size 6,and 8. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Trout and Steelhead Stonefly Hise's Early Black

Hise's Early Black
This pattern was designed to imitate the early black stoneflies, which in scientific terms are know as Taeniopteryx. The nymphs of this particular family of stones are most active in the winter and spring where they begin their migration to dry land; it is at this time that they become adults. Therefore, this pattern is quite productive for trout and steelhead during these months, especially in many rivers and streams of the Midwest and Northeast. Fish it under an indicator or high stick nymph it for the best results. Available in size 10, and 12. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Trout and Steelhead Grub Hise's Waxy

Hise's Waxy
This waxworm imitation is a deadly pattern, especially for winter trout and steelhead. I have heard conflicting reports about what a waxworm actually is but have come to the realization that it is the larvae of a certain moth, Pyralidae. In the wild these creatures live as nest parasites in bee colonies and eat cocoons, pollen, shed skins of bees; but, they also chew through beeswax, thus the name. Fish love 'em. Waxy is most effective when dead drifted under an indicator or high stick nymphed through the runs and pools. Available in size 6. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Trout and Steelhead Streamer Hise's Butt Ugly Booger

Hise's Butt Ugly Booger
Have you grown tired of fishing and tying the trusty old woolly bugger? Search no more. Butt Ugly Booger is a great alternative to a long and storied tradition. Strip it, dead drift it, twitch it, fish it anyway you'd like. It has excellent pulsation and action in the water; rabbit fur in the dubbing loop does wonders. It is particularly effective when fished slow, with an occassional twitch, in high, dingy water. Remember, in the South they're called boogers not buggers : ) Available in size 4, 6, and 8. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Modern Fly Patterns Developed in the United Kingdom


Trout and Steelhead Nymph Natural Diawl Bach

Natural Diawl Bach
Diawl Bach, is Welsh for ‘little devil’. This all round nymph attractor pattern can be fished in a variety of ways and it gives excellent results in rough water, as well as, calm. It is suggestive of all sorts of aquatic insect life, especially midges. In Britain and areas of Northern Europe it has become one of the most popular stillwater flies of recent times; in fact, it is one of the secret flies for Killarney in Kerry. The secret to this fly, is its sparse, nymph like profile which makes it a great choice for all seasons and conditions. Carp and trout adore them. Available in size 12. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Red Fanny Diawl Bach

Red Fanny Diawl Bach
Diawl Bach, is Welsh for ‘little devil’. This all round nymph attractor pattern can be fished in a variety of ways and it gives excellent results in rough water, as well as, calm. It is suggestive of all sorts of aquatic insect life, especially midges. In Britain and areas of Northern Europe it has become one of the most popular stillwater flies of recent times; in fact, it is one of the secret flies for Killarney in Kerry. The secret to this fly, is its sparse, nymph like profile which makes it a great choice for all seasons and conditions. Carp and trout adore them. Available in size 12. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Blue Fanny Diawl Bach

Blue Fanny Diawl Bach
Diawl Bach, is Welsh for ‘little devil’. This all round nymph attractor pattern can be fished in a variety of ways and it gives excellent results in rough water, as well as, calm. It is suggestive of all sorts of aquatic insect life, especially midges. In Britain and areas of Northern Europe it has become one of the most popular stillwater flies of recent times; in fact, it is one of the secret flies for Killarney in Kerry. The secret to this fly, is its sparse, nymph like profile which makes it a great choice for all seasons and conditions. Carp and trout adore them. Available in size 12. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Fly Fishing Store.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Red Holo Diawl Bach

Red Holo Diawl Bach
Diawl Bach, is Welsh for ‘little devil’. This all round nymph attractor pattern can be fished in a variety of ways and it gives excellent results in rough water, as well as, calm. It is suggestive of all sorts of aquatic insect life, especially midges. In Britain and areas of Northern Europe it has become one of the most popular stillwater flies of recent times; in fact, it is one of the secret flies for Killarney in Kerry. The secret to this fly, is its sparse, nymph like profile which makes it a great choice for all seasons and conditions. Carp and trout adore them. Available in size 12. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Hot Head Diawl Bach

Hot Head Diawl Bach
Diawl Bach, is Welsh for ‘little devil’. This all round nymph attractor pattern can be fished in a variety of ways and it gives excellent results in rough water, as well as, calm. It is suggestive of all sorts of aquatic insect life, especially midges. In Britain and areas of Northern Europe it has become one of the most popular stillwater flies of recent times; in fact, it is one of the secret flies for Killarney in Kerry. The secret to this fly, is its sparse, nymph like profile which makes it a great choice for all seasons and conditions. Carp and trout adore them. Available in size 12. Click here to be diverted to the Casters Online Flyshop.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Haemoglobin Epoxy Buzzer

Haemoglobin Epoxy Buzzer
The Haemoglobin Epoxy Buzzer is an imitation of the larval stage of the Chironomid (bloodworm) midge or buzzer. Bloodworms spend the majority of their time in a silty tube and then squirm to the surface when they are ready to become adults. Buzzer patterns were created sometime before the Pheasant Tail but they haven't gained the same popularity. In the 1920's, Dr. Howard Bell developed some extremely productive slim buzzers as a midge pupa imitation for fishing on Blagdon water in Central England. Available in size 14 and 16. Click image for an enlarged view.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Black Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer

Black Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer
The Black Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer is an imitation of the larval stage of the Chironomid (bloodworm) midge or buzzer. Bloodworms spend the majority of their time in a silty tube and then squirm to the surface when they are ready to become adults. Buzzer patterns were created sometime before the Pheasant Tail but they haven't gained the same popularity. In the 1920's, Dr. Howard Bell developed some extremely productive slim buzzers as a midge pupa imitation for fishing on Blagdon water in Central England. Available in size 14, 16, and 18. Click image for an enlarged view.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Blue Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer

Blue Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer
The Blue Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer is an imitation of the larval stage of the Chironomid (bloodworm) midge or buzzer. Bloodworms spend the majority of their time in a silty tube and then squirm to the surface when they are ready to become adults. Buzzer patterns were created sometime before the Pheasant Tail but they haven't gained the same popularity. In the 1920's, Dr. Howard Bell developed some extremely productive slim buzzers as a midge pupa imitation for fishing on Blagdon water in Central England. Available in size 14 and 16. Click image for an enlarged view.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Red Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer

Red Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer
The Red Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer is an imitation of the larval stage of the Chironomid (bloodworm) midge or buzzer. Bloodworms spend the majority of their time in a silty tube and then squirm to the surface when they are ready to become adults. Buzzer patterns were created sometime before the Pheasant Tail but they haven't gained the same popularity. In the 1920's, Dr. Howard Bell developed some extremely productive slim buzzers as a midge pupa imitation for fishing on Blagdon water in Central England. Available in size 14, 16, and 18. Click image for an enlarged view.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Brown Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer

Brown Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer
The Brown Ribbed Epoxy Buzzer is an imitation of the larval stage of the Chironomid (bloodworm) midge or buzzer. Bloodworms spend the majority of their time in a silty tube and then squirm to the surface when they are ready to become adults. Buzzer patterns were created sometime before the Pheasant Tail but they haven't gained the same popularity. In the 1920's, Dr. Howard Bell developed some extremely productive slim buzzers as a midge pupa imitation for fishing on Blagdon water in Central England. Available in size 14 and 16. Click image for an enlarged view.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Okey Dokey Epoxy Buzzer

Okey Dokey Epoxy Buzzer
The Okey Dokey Epoxy Buzzer is an imitation of the larval stage of the Chironomid (bloodworm) midge or buzzer. Bloodworms spend the majority of their time in a silty tube and then squirm to the surface when they are ready to become adults. Buzzer patterns were created sometime before the Pheasant Tail but they haven't gained the same popularity. In the 1920's, Dr. Howard Bell developed some extremely productive slim buzzers as a midge pupa imitation for fishing on Blagdon water in Central England. Available in size 14 and 16. Click image for an enlarged view.

Trout and Steelhead Nymph Shipman's Peacock Buzzer

Shipman's Peacock Buzzer
Dave Shipman's buzzers are extraordinarily versatile. He developed this pattern in the late 1970's for surface feeding trout on Rutland Water reservoir in Eastern England; when the fish were preoccupied with taking adult buzzers struggling in the surface film. The original version was a combination of teased out fiery brown or green seal's fur with white breathers. It is a pattern that will seduce the most suspicious of fish. In fact, the scruffier the pattern, the better it seems to fish. Available in size 14 and 16. Click image for an enlarged view.

   
   

 

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