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Whether you're just learning the whip finish or crafting your 1,000th fly, The Fly Bench is here to help. Explore detailed patterns, proven techniques, and timeless recipes that work.

Dry Flies fly patterns

Surface Action at Its Finest

Dry flies ride on top of the water to mimic adult insects and create thrilling topwater strikes. From classic Adams to bushy Stimulators, these patterns are essential for enticing trout and other surface-feeding fish.

Euro Nymphs fly patterns

Tight-Line Tactics

Euro nymphs (including Czech, French, and Spanish styles) are tied sleek and weighted to get down fast. Paired with short-line or tight-line approaches, these flies help you hook more fish in swift currents and deeper runs.

Leeches fly patterns

Irresistible Bloodsuckers

Leech patterns mimic these common aquatic worms that fish can't resist. With undulating movement and lifelike profiles, these flies are particularly effective in stillwaters and lakes for targeting larger fish.

Midges & Emergers fly patterns

Small & Subtle, Big Results

Midges and emergers represent aquatic insects transitioning from nymph to adult. With delicate silhouettes and tiny profiles, they excel at fooling selective fish—perfect for pressured waters and year-round success.

Nymphs fly patterns

Subsurface Success

Nymphs imitate the immature stages of insects below the waterline—often the most consistent way to hook up. Tied with weighted beads or slender profiles, these patterns like the Hare's Ear and Pheasant Tail should be in every fly box.

Saltwater fly patterns

Tackle the Flats & Beyond

Whether chasing bonefish in skinny water or tarpon around the mangroves, saltwater flies are all about durability and realism. Shrimp, crab, and baitfish imitations—often tied on corrosion-resistant hooks—stand up to tough conditions and strong fish.

Scuds & Shrimps fly patterns

Crustacean Delights

Scuds and shrimp patterns replicate these protein-rich freshwater crustaceans that trout (and other species) love to gorge on. Their segmented bodies and subtle movement make them especially effective in tailwaters and spring creeks.

Streamers fly patterns

Big Flies, Big Fish

Streamers imitate baitfish, leeches, or other larger prey, attracting aggressive, predatory fish. Bold patterns like the Woolly Bugger or Clouser Minnow help you cover more water and target bigger catches.