New Brunswick, Canada
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Patterns
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.
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The Early Nelson
A clean, simple, and effective pattern that proves sometimes less is more. With its subtle green body, dark hackle, and balanced proportions, this fly shines in early-season waters when trout are feeding selectively.
A tribute to tradition, tied to perform.
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Parachute Emerger
Sitting low in the surface film, this fly perfectly imitates a mayfly caught mid-hatch. Subtle, realistic, and deadly effective when trout are sipping emergers. A must-have for tricky hatches.
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Highlander - Timeless Elegance in Every Cast
The Green Highlander is one of the most iconic salmon flies ever created. With its vibrant green, gold, and jungle-cock accents, this pattern has stood the test of time for well over a century. Designed to trigger instinctive strikes, it's as effective today as it was when first tied in the Scottish Highlands. A true classic, this fly embodies tradition, beauty, and the enduring pursuit of Atlantic salmon.
A legend on the water.
Built for clarity and tradition.
* Fished worldwide, trusted everywhere.
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🦐 The Shrimp 🦐
A clean, buggy imitation designed to mimic freshwater scuds and shrimp. Its curved body and red tones flash just enough to stand out, while still looking natural drifting near the bottom. Perfect for trout, and versatile enough to tempt bass and other hungry predators.
👉 Fish it deep, let it drift, and watch the takes come quick.
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🪶✨ The Royal Wulff — bold, buoyant, and built to stand out. A true classic that dances high on the water and tempts trout like no other. 🐟🎣
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👑 Royal Coachman 👑
A fly fit for a king — and hungry trout agree. First tied nearly two centuries ago, this flashy mix of peacock, red floss, and white wings is as timeless as it gets. Whether swung, drifted, or fished on the swing, the Royal Coachman still commands respect in rivers around the world.
🎣 A legend on the water. A classic in the vise. Always in the fly box.
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👑 Royal Coachman 👑
A fly fit for a king — and hungry trout agree. First tied nearly two centuries ago, this flashy mix of peacock, red floss, and white wings is as timeless as it gets. Whether swung, drifted, or fished on the swing, the Royal Coachman still commands respect in rivers around the world.
🎣 A legend on the water. A classic in the vise. Always in the fly box.
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✨ Prince Nymph ✨
A true royal in the world of trout flies 👑🐟. The Prince Nymph is a classic attractor pattern, known for its striking contrast of white goose biots, peacock herl body, and gold ribbing. Its bead head gives it just the right weight to get down into the strike zone quickly.
What makes it special?
It doesn’t perfectly imitate one insect — instead, it mimics many: stonefly nymphs, caddis pupae, and even mayfly nymphs. This versatility makes it a year-round confidence fly that fish can’t resist.
🎣 Pro Tip: Try different sizes depending on water conditions. Smaller sizes work well for finicky trout in clear water, while larger versions shine in faster, murkier runs.
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Black Bear Green & Red Butt
A true Atlantic salmon classic, tied with a timeless black body, silver ribbing, and those signature green & red accents that light up the river.
Pertect for East
Coast waters and trusted by anglers on the Margaree, Miramichi, and beyond.
# A must-have in any salmon box — simple, elegant, and deadly effective.
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🔥 Copper Killer 🔥
A bold and flashy Atlantic salmon fly with a copper body that cuts through the water like fire. Known for grabbing attention in clear and bright conditions, this pattern has become a go-to for many anglers chasing salmon on the East Coast.
🎣 Best used on sunny days and lighter flows
🌊 A favorite in rivers like the Margaree
💥 Built to tempt even the most stubborn salmon
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🖤 The Black Woolly Bugger
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A timeless classic and one of the most versatile flies ever tied. Imitating everything from leeches and baitfish to stoneflies and nymphs, this pattern has earned its place in every angler’s box. The black variation is especially deadly in stained water, low light, and when fish are chasing silhouettes.
Whether you’re targeting trout, bass, or even steelhead, the Woolly Bugger’s pulsing marabou tail and flowing hackle bring it to life with every strip. It’s not just a fly—it’s a confidence pattern.
📌 Pro tip: Fish it deep with weight for big takes, or strip it shallow for aggressive strikes.
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✨ Atlantic Blue Charm ✨
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A legendary salmon fly with roots deep in Atlantic Canada tradition. The Blue Charm shines on East Coast rivers, especially the world-famous Margaree River in Nova Scotia. Its sleek blue body, golden tail, and subtle wing create a timeless silhouette that’s irresistible to Atlantic salmon.
🎣 More than just a fly, it’s a connection to generations of anglers who have cast it into clear runs and watched silver flash from the depths.
📌 Pro tip: Fish it on overcast days or in clear summer flows when salmon get selective.
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