Big nymphs have two jobs: entice fish and get the entire rig to the bottom. The Flow Stone does both.

The name of this nymph is not misleading: it is a simple one! But it's also an effective one.

This little nymph fills two things quickly: a fly box, and a trout's mouth.  Tie this baby up in as many colors as possible and get to work.

The King Tubby Stone is a great stonefly nymph that will fool fish looking for big bugs!

The Baitfish is a great pattern to practice building fast, easy, durable heads using Loon Outdoors UV Clear Fly Finish.

At the confluence of effectiveness and simplicity is the mighty Hare's Ear.  Here is a riff on the old standard, which will liven things up at the vise and on the water.

The Chubster is a stripped-down version of the original Chubby Chernobyl. It can be fished as-is or dressed up with different colors, hot-spots, or flash underwings.

This baitfish pattern provides a perfect jumping-off point for tyers wanting to build their arsenal for either warm-water or saltwater, as it uses a few common materials, isn't particular on color, and doesn't require complicated...