Why This Fly Made My Box

McFly Angler Guide 16 days ago

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Earlier today I released a video where I challenged myself to answer one question:

If I could only fish five trout fly patterns for the rest of my life, which five would they be?
One thing surprised me while putting the list together.

I thought I'd simply choose the flies that catch me the most fish.

Instead, I realized versatility became much more important than specialization.

That's exactly why I chose a Pheasant Tail over a Copper John as my general-purpose nymph.

The full video is available now on YouTube if you'd like to hear the reasoning behind the rest of my five-fly box.

Hooks I use: Risen Fly. Most of the tying materials I use come from J. Stockard. Both have been great to work with and I genuinely recommend checking them out if you tie your own flies.



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