TerrestrialbeginnerSouthwest & California
Chernobyl Hopper
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AZ Fly Shop
Matched on Southwest & California, terrestrial flies, trout. Arizona and Southwest shop lead for desert trout, bass, canal carp, and warmwater patterns.
Taos Fly Shop
Matched on Southwest & California, terrestrial flies, trout. New Mexico/Southwest trout shop lead for Rio Grande, San Juan, Pecos, and high desert water.
Fulling Mill Flies
Matched on terrestrial flies, trout, nymph. Large pattern house with broad freshwater and saltwater fly categories.
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Matched on terrestrial flies, trout, nymph. Broad by-type catalog useful for common benchmark patterns and inexpensive backups.
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The sound of this fly hitting the water is basically a dinner bell for every trout within earshot. Subtlety is overrated.
Quick Facts
Where to Fish It
East Walker River
CA · Freestone River
Truckee River
CA · Freestone River
Oak Creek
AZ · Canyon Stream
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