Its shaggy, lifelike profile makes it an irresistible meal, even for pressured fish. More than once, I’ve watched this pattern produce solid takes in water that’s just been pounded by other anglers, pulling out fish behind those who left the stream frustrated.

Whether you’re fishing it dead drift, bounced along the bottom, or twitched to trigger strikes, the Killer Queen Mop Fly is the ultimate confidence pattern you have to put on before you move to another spot, just to be sure.

Featuring iridescent dubbing, rubber legs, and an orange head for extra attraction, this beetle combines subtle flash with just the right amount of movement to trigger strikes. Its lifelike silhouette and rugged construction make it a go-to pattern for opportunistic fish of all kinds.

When beetles are on the water, the BMX Beetle keeps you in the action – providing big takes and exciting eats all summer long.

Its shaggy, lifelike profile makes it an irresistible meal, even for pressured fish. More than once, I’ve watched this pattern produce solid takes in water that’s just been pounded by other anglers, pulling out fish behind those who left the stream frustrated.

Whether you’re fishing it dead drift, bounced along the bottom, or twitched to trigger strikes, the Ugly Mop Fly is the ultimate confidence pattern – proving time and again that sometimes, ugly just works.

Tied with dark brown deer hair, copper ribbing and flash, brown turkey, and clipped hackle reminiscent of a caddis, the result is an irresistibly buggy morsel that mimics a wide variety of aquatic life. Its versatility makes it a true fish catcher, capable of fooling trout in diverse conditions.

This pattern excels as a trailing fly when paired with an Ausable Ugly, provoking aggressive, confident takes. Time and again, fish slash at this fly with unmistakable enthusiasm, proving its effectiveness as a go-to pattern for serious anglers.

Finished with light dun hackle dubbing tied in the round, the CCE offers a natural silhouette and versatility in presentation. It can be dead drifted, twitched, fished on top, or off the bottom—making it highly adaptable to changing water conditions.

This pattern truly shines when trout are targeting emergers, often out-fishing other flies when the telltale splashy rises begin. More than once, I’ve been on the water with other anglers struggling for takes while the CCE was the only fly consistently bringing fish to hand.

A proven fish catcher, the Christmas Caddis Emerger deserves a place in every angler’s fly box – especially when caddis are in the air.

What sets this fly apart is its dual-colored dun hackles, which create a natural look with just enough contrast to grab attention. Tied on a heavy Mustad hook, it lands with authority – just like a real insect – while its carefully selected materials ensure buoyancy and confidence for a full day of dry fly fishing.

A tribute to the ingenuity of Fran Betters, this pattern is built for performance, visibility, and durability – making it an essential companion for any angler exploring mountain waters.

Tied in sizes #8 and #12 on Mustad heavy gauge hooks (micro barb), the Ugly is a versatile nymph that can be presented in multiple ways: dead drifted at various depths, quarter cast downstream and slowly stripped back, or retrieved aggressively. It mimics a variety of aquatic nymphs, and in larger sizes, can even imitate small baitfish. The Ugly is an all-purpose attractor pattern that performs year-round in both moving and still waters. This highly effective fly has been fished with outstanding results across the world.