Howell's Trip Saver

Designed by Kevin Howell during his years fishing competitively, this fly was a closely guarded secret for a long time. Kevin relied on it while competing in the Fly Fishing Masters and other national fly fishing tournaments, keeping it hidden from the public as a true confidence pattern.

After the fly was finally shown on national television, Kevin decided to bring it to market—and it quickly proved why it had been such a staple in competition. This versatile pattern effectively imitates caddis and micro stoneflies, making it deadly in a wide range of trout water. For an ultra-finesse presentation, the rubber legs can be easily removed to better match pressured or selective fish.

Proven at the highest level and refined over years of success, this fly has become one of our best-selling trout patterns of all time and a must-have in any serious angler’s box.