New Patterns added June 2016

The following patterns were added to the Big Y Catalog for the month of May. For a complete list please visit our website or...

The following patterns were added to the Big Y Catalog for the month of May. For a complete list please visit our website or click here.

	Brooks Golden Stone A older stonefly pattern invented by the late Charlie Brook’s. Much like the Montana Stone, but in the colors that look more natural. Hackled at the front of the fly to mimic legs, the body is tapered down to a tail of goose biots, and neatly wrapped with wire for ribbing. There are times (probably more often than not) where an old pattern that has lasted the test of time will out fish a new one. Invented in Montana for use in the Yellowstone area and particularly Henry’s Fork. A proven pattern in any waters with Salmonflies, Stoneflies, and certain Mayflies.
	Brooks Yellow Stone A older stonefly pattern invented by the late Charlie Brook’s. Much like the Montana Stone, but in the colors that look more natural. Hackled at the front of the fly to mimic legs, the body is tapered down to a tail of goose biots, and neatly wrapped with wire for ribbing. There are times (probably more often than not) where an old pattern that has lasted the test of time will out fish a new one. Invented in Montana for use in the Yellowstone area and particularly Henry’s Fork. A proven pattern in any waters with Salmonflies, Stoneflies, and certain Mayflies.
	Brooks Montana Stone A older stonefly pattern invented by the late Charlie Brook’s. Much like the Montana Stone, but in the colors that look more natural. Hackled at the front of the fly to mimic legs, the body is tapered down to a tail of goose biots, and neatly wrapped with wire for ribbing. There are times (probably more often than not) where an old pattern that has lasted the test of time will out fish a new one. Invented in Montana for use in the Yellowstone area and particularly Henry’s Fork. A proven pattern in any waters with Salmonflies, Stoneflies, and certain Mayflies.
	Foam Rat A monster black fly that is a great pike/musky fly. Hair and foam are used to make up this fly. Roughly 6 inches long, sure to make a lot of motion when stripped correctly. Tied on a black nickel hook.
	Green Butt Skunk Spey The pattern that is in everyone's Top Ten Steelhead patterns, now tied with modern materials. Originated to catch Salmon in Alaska, it is now popular from Alasaka to Argentina for Salmon, Steelhead and sea-run cutthroats. Deserves a spot in every angler's fly box, a terrific pattern to start with.
	Hare's Ear Jig The overall bugginess of a hare's now match with a jig head make this a killer pattern for those who enjoy jigging with their fly rod. Great for trout, bream, bass and steelhead. Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Tied on 2X long nymph hooks. Great for all gamefish, also use for trolling. A classic fly fishing pattern now tied on a jig.
	Hex Cripple Avid fly fishermen know the big hatch on their favorite river, they know when it will be coming, they get excited for it to come, and the second its over you’re eagerly awaiting next year’s hatch to start. In many areas the Hex hatch is the big hatch. The Hex Cripple is meant to imitate a hex the has died as it emergers. Large lazy trout know that it is easier to sip these stillborns of the surface than try and track a live one. Fish when the hatch is just starting to come off the water and fish it until it stops being effective. Sure to be a great go to pattern during the hex hatch.
	Hot Spot Wiggle Zone-Beadhead Originally designed as a steelhead nymph, this guy has also caught it’s fair share of trout. A great pattern for Great Lakes Steelhead, as it is tied in natural colors that work extremely well for those fish. Goose biots are used for the antenna and tail, the body is made of Hare’s Ear colored dubbing, dressed with wet fly hackle, and a gold bead and orange thread color are used to attract a fish’s eye. A great natural looking attractor pattern, meant to mimic a plethora of bugs.
	Jelly Caddis A Net-Spinning Caddis Larva imitation, that is designed to be as realistic as possible. Typical ribbing is used on the body with the intent to give this pattern a slight translucent appearance underwater (much like a real life caddis). A copper bead adds subtle attraction that helps to sink this pattern. Dubbed slightly messily to give the appearance of small crawling legs. Fishes well in any waters where net-spinning caddis are present.
	Pheasant Tail Jig A classic fly fishing pattern now tied on a jig. Pheasant Tails have long been used during mayfly and baetis hatches. Often used as a searching pattern in unfamiliar waters. Now in a jig from that will get this fly to the bottom extremely quickly. Great for trout, bream, bass and steelhead. Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Tied on 2X long nymph hooks. Great for all gamefish, also use for trolling.
	Prince Nymph Jig A classic fly fishing pattern now tied on a jig. Prince nymphs have been a go to pattern for caddis, stones, and mayflies for years. Often used as a searching pattern in unfamiliar waters. Now in a jig from that will get this fly to the bottom extremely quickly. Great for trout, bream, bass and steelhead. Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Tied on 2X long nymph hooks. Great for all gamefish, also use for trolling.
	Purple Green Butt Skunk A new twist on a classic pattern. Great pattern for "purple" rivers like the Deschutes. Salmon/Steelhead pattern that is sure to be productive.