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Clouser Minnow
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Fulling Mill Flies
Matched on baitfish flies, bass, baitfish. Large pattern house with broad freshwater and saltwater fly categories.
Orvis Fly Catalog
Matched on baitfish flies, bass, clouser. Broad retail catalog for standard trout, warmwater, salmon/steelhead, and saltwater patterns.
Salty Fly Tying
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The fly that made weighted eyes cool before it was cool. Catches more species than any pattern has a right to.
Meet the Tier
Kris Bare
AZ Fly Shop
Phoenix, AZ
Shop manager at the only fly shop in Phoenix (founded by Chris Rich). Carp Rally founder. Featured on the Wet Fly Swing podcast. Kris is Phoenix's leading urban carp and canal fly fishing advocate.
Quick Facts
Where to Fish It
San Diego Bay
CA · Bay/Harbor
Lake Havasu
AZ · Reservoir
Colorado River at Laughlin
NV · River
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