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The 25 Best-Selling Trout Flies of the Year
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Randall Kaufmann's Stimulator: Hot Colors: Orange and Yellow.
The "Stimmie" might have claimed its fame out West, but this is now a go-to staple in many regions, if only because it is so versatile. It works like a charm as a terrestrial during hopper season. Smaller sizes fool caddis-eating trout. And it's called a "Stimulator" for a reason...sometimes when no hatch is on, trout still can't refuse this morsel on the surface. The yellow variety can be fished to match golden stoneflies (like a Yellow Sally). The Stimulator is often my go-to fly as the dry component of a dry-dropper rig. It's easy to see from a distance in most currents, it rides high for many repeated casts, and it gets bit often.
The "Stimmie" might have claimed its fame out West, but this is now a go-to staple in many regions, if only because it is so versatile. It works like a charm as a terrestrial during hopper season. Smaller sizes fool caddis-eating trout. And it's called a "Stimulator" for a reason...sometimes when no hatch is on, trout still can't refuse this morsel on the surface. The yellow variety can be fished to match golden stoneflies (like a Yellow Sally). The Stimulator is often my go-to fly as the dry component of a dry-dropper rig. It's easy to see from a distance in most currents, it rides high for many repeated casts, and it gets bit often.
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Think you have a killer pattern that's ready for mass production? Umpqua is always looking for talent and ideas. But be warned: the process of pinning your name to a fly design often takes years. First you have to prove it's unique. Then you have to tie dozens of samples. Most importantly, you have to prove that the fly catches fish (and not just fishermen), because ultimately, if they don't catch, they don't sell. For more information on the thousands of fly patterns in Umpqua's arsenal, visit Umpqua's website. - K.D. |
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