Bit tedious with the biots as you go smaller but dang is it a fish catcher. When I feel like a little type 2 fun I’ll add a couple of these to my box.

An old pattern which still works today on lochs, lakes and reservoirs. Great for brown and rainbow trout

My favourite pink salmon pattern. Holds up fairly well to being backcasted into beach rocks

One of the most successful dry fly for river or lake.

You can choose the color of body and foam.

This nymph work everywhere and all season, all weathers.

One of the best nymph.

Every fisherman should have this nymph.

You can fill a row in a box in no time with these. Used to be one of my go-to dropper nymphs in southern Alberta.

High floating caddis. Efficient in river but in lake as well!

I don’t know why but biots just feel the buggiest for me when it comes to stonefly legs. A rubber leg pattern is definitely more efficient, but these are fun to tie and super effective.

The Green Rat

A true classic from Atlantic Canada's salmon rivers, the Green Rat is bold, bright, and built to tempt even the wariest fish. With its vibrant green body, silver ribbing, and fiery red head, it's a fly that shines in fast currents and clear waters. Known for its versatility, this pattern has been trusted by generations of anglers to spark explosive takes when nothing else works.

Whether you're chasing Atlantic salmon or swinging for steelhead, the Green Rat is a timeless reminder that sometimes bold colors bring the biggest rewards.

Great beach and river fly for when you need a little more weight

Where you’ve got Blue Wing Olives, you’ll have trout snacking on this pattern. This is a great representation of a BWO dun.