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"This thing produces, even in highly pressured areas. It has truly saved my skin on numerous occasions. The fish on the Madison River cannot resist it. Thanks for a great product."... (read full reviews)
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"Fished the Beaverhead River and this fly caught about 100 fish in 2 days. One of the best flies in my box."... (read full reviews)
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"The first time I fished this fly I caught the biggest Brown I've ever caught. It brought me the fish of a lifetime. I see fish react to this fly much more often and with more aggression than some of"... (read full reviews)
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"We used this fly and turned an ok day of fishing into a Golden Day. There was a party of 5 and we caught at least 10 a piece. Again a very awesome Baetis."... (read full reviews)
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"These are beautifully tied flies--materials and proportions are excellent. Looking forward to using them on stream."... (read full reviews)
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"One of the better hoppers I've seen love the color tied very well and caught a huge brown at doe creek.."... (read full reviews)
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"30 fish days are possible with this fly included in your pattern. Recently, I was fishing, and couldn't seem to catch anything until I threw this fly on, and then it was on. Incredible fly."... (read full reviews)
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"This is a fly I can always count on to come thru....even on a slow day. It's so generic that fish will take it even when they are being picky. I fish in Northern Colorado and this one always works,"... (read full reviews)
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"i used this fly late last season when the water was low and slow , this fly worked so well i could not believe it .i am going to purchase two dozen for this season. remember water conditions low and"... (read full reviews)
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"A must have in any trout box for prospecting water where no hatch is happening.
I use this fly all season long in southern and northern NH. Works like a charm."... (read full reviews)
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"I found out last year how effective this fly is for hooking roosters while casting from the beach in Mexico. It has a great popping action on the surface and I have had fish attack it with relish."... (read full reviews)
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"Caught an 18" brook trout and a 20" landlocked salmon on this fly. Perfect!"... (read full reviews)
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"THis is a great fly. I have used in MT to VA and everywhere in between.
Works well when the fish are turned off and this fly in Purple brings back to the action.
The Designer is also a Wounded"... (read full reviews)
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"My experience with fishing this fly in both red and yellow has had results similar to a Stimulator... and that's high praise. An all around great prospecting fly. A must have pattern in my fly box."... (read full reviews)
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"Been fly fishing for over fifty years, many of which were for monsters during the night. I've been a guide for nearly twenty years so I like trying new flies ... especially those developed by a"... (read full reviews)
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"Tried the Dirty Rat in W. Texas, w/ not luck, but it will soon see the waters of the S. Louisiana swamps. Looks natural in the water. Head floating on top the water while the belly is below. More"... (read full reviews)
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"Awesome pattern, if you do not have this streamer you are missing out! One of the most productive patterns i've come across."... (read full reviews)
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"This fly has been killer on largemouth bass this spring in PA. I caught so many bass in the 2-lb range that the eyes were gone by the end of the day."... (read full reviews)
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"I picked up this fly along with a couple of other patterns with the free dozen flies deal that Orvis offered a while back. A few weeks later I packed up and headed to a small stream that is very close"... (read full reviews)
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"Credit is due to the designer for this wonderful pattern that proves to be a keeper in your fly box. Grest for Western Cutthroats in Yellowstone. A nice stimulator pattern that brings those selective"... (read full reviews)