In today's market, many fishing flies are mass-produced overseas, making it difficult to find flies that offer the durability, quality, and performance anglers expect. At our tying bench in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, every fly is hand-tied using the finest materials we can source and built to withstand countless fish and long days on the water.
We never compromise on quality. Our warmwater and saltwater flies are tied on premium Gamakatsu and Owner hooks, while our trout patterns feature Gamakatsu, Ahrex, and Daiichi hooks. We carefully select premium bucktail from the Northeast and use top-tier materials from industry-leading suppliers, including Nature's Spirit, Marabou Brothers, Whiting Farms, Montana Fly Company, Enrico Puglisi, and Hareline. Many of our signature patterns were designed and perfected by master fly tier Kevin Howell, whose decades of experience are reflected in every fly we produce.
Amazon & Golden Dorado Flies
If you're planning an adventure to the Amazon or chasing Golden Dorado, you've come to the right place. We specialize in proven patterns for Peacock Bass, Payara, Arapaima, Wolf Fish, and Arowana. Every jungle fly is tied on premium Owner Aki or Gamakatsu hooks, and our articulated patterns are connected with 40-pound bite wire to eliminate concerns about joint failure.
These flies aren't just designed at the vise—they've been developed and field-tested on some of South America's most legendary fisheries, including the Rio Marié, Rio Xeruini, Rio Negro, Rio Água Boa, Rio Xingu, Rio Orinoco, Rio Mamoré, Rio Paraná, the Iberá Wetlands, Rio Manso, and many other remote jungle destinations.
Saltwater Flies
Our saltwater patterns are built for the toughest fish in the ocean. Tied on premium Owner and Gamakatsu hooks, they have been tested against Bonefish, Tarpon, Redfish, Roosterfish, King Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, and even the occasional Striped Marlin when the opportunity presents itself. Whether you're stalking shallow flats or casting offshore, our flies are designed to perform when it matters most.
Bass Flies
Smallmouth bass have been one of our lifelong passions. We've spent decades chasing them with fly rods on rivers including the James, New, French Broad, Susquehanna, Upper Mississippi, and many more. Our bass flies, tied on Gamakatsu and Ahrex hooks, are designed by anglers who understand what works. From topwater poppers and divers to articulated streamers and neutrally buoyant patterns that suspend in the strike zone, we have the flies to match your fishing style and conditions.
Trout Flies
Our home waters are the Great Smoky Mountains, and our trout selection includes all of the classic patterns that have fooled wild mountain trout for generations. But our experience extends far beyond Southern Appalachia. We've traveled and fished around the world to develop productive trout patterns for destinations including Chile, Argentina, Montana, Wyoming, and beyond. Whether you're exploring a remote river halfway around the world or fishing your favorite Smoky Mountain stream, you'll find flies designed to fool even the wariest trout.
Custom Fly Tying
Looking for a specific pattern you don't see on our website? We also offer custom fly tying. Whether you need a proven local pattern, a unique design for an upcoming trip, or a fly you've always wanted to fish, we're happy to work with you. Give us a call or send us an email, and we'll create exactly what you're looking for.
