At Big Y we do our best to bring the newest and coolest patterns to our customers as fast as possible. We source these patterns from num...
At Big Y we do our best to bring the newest and coolest patterns to our customers as fast as possible. We source these patterns from numerous fly tying magazines, our own field tested creations, and you our loyal customers. Typically, Big Y adds 12 new patterns around the 15th of every month. However, due to the large amount of patterns we wanted to add and the high volume of customer suggestions, we quickly became back logged with new patterns, just waiting to go on the website. In order to help reduce the amount of patterns waiting to go online we decided to add a new pattern everyday during the month of December. So in case you missed them, here is part one in a three part series of posts containing the flies added in December.
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Sparkle Minnow - Originally invented in the great state on Montana, more specifically the Bozeman area. It imitates a sculpin or a baitfish, the sparkle body attracts the fishes eye, yet the subtle color doesn't intimate the fish. Add a bead for weight and a marabou tail and you have one of the greatest fall streamers around. Fish on a swing, or dead drift into a swing.
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 | Wildcat - This pattern is brought to you by one of the greatest popper tiers in the USA, Neil Pultz. He has designed and ties many of our popper patterns. Like his others, this one is designed to chase down panfish and bass. Looking a lot like the famous Accardo Wildcat, this pattern has the benefit of being made of balsa wood, which gives it that incredible smack that instantly attracts warm water species. |
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Olive Blossom Special - This pattern was one that was requested by one of our customers. It is exactly like the Orange Blossom Special, however, it is olive. We were originally hesistant to add this pattern as the difference is so slight. Now that it is here though we are glad we did. The slight difference in color seems to make all the difference to the fish and this pattern is quickly becoming a hit especially throughout the Rockies. Try throwing it at some Erie Steelehead too.
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Beadhead Golden Stone Poxyback - Who doesn't love a poxyback nymph? Not only does the poxy add an attractant to the fly, but it also helps to protect it against a fishes chomp. Wire legs where used on this pattern as they are more stable than rubber legs and do not become brittle due to sun exposure.
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Stealth Bomber - If you are a bass guy who loves top water action this pattern is a must have. While foam never gives us the exact sound we are looking for, it isn't the landing on this fly we are concentrated on, it is the action it creates when it is stripped in. The foam is tied back over itself to create a bubbling, diving, and sliding action not found on many other flies.
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Slim Pencil Poppers - Very similar to our Pencil Poppers, the Slim Pencil Poppers come with some extra attributes that make more logical in freshwater applications. They are tied a on streamer hook, which some saltwater guys do prefer as the fly is more likely to rust out on a break off, rather than becoming a permanent piercing for the fish. A double weed guard is included to make fishing weed beds easier.
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Home Invader - The name of this fly fits what it is intended to do to a T. This pattern is best fished during spawns and when chasing aggressive fish. It's purpose is to mimic a small fish or sculpin coming into a bigger fishes territory. Great pattern for going after fat brown trout, bass and has been know to land a steelhead or two. Incredibly popular on the east coast, especially in the New England area.
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Beadhead Girdle Bug - The Girdle Bug pattern is LEGENDARY in the fly fishing world. This one is another customer suggestions that we have been getting requests for for years and finally got around to adding it. This patterns is quite universal in what it will catch along with what it mimics. Know to catch trout, bass, panfish and steelhead, it can be fish just about anywhere that contains big black nymphs in the water.
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