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Panfish

General Info: Panfish, Bluegill, Bream, Sunfish. The fish that goes by a dozen names and takes a dozen forms. Whatever you call it, there are probably some in a pond near you, and they are ready, willing and able to take a fly. There is nothing quite like catching panfish with a little rod and a little dry fly. If that 3wt rod you bought for mountain stream fishing is not getting enough use, throw it in your car and stop by the pond on the way home from work. Bream love to eat above their pay grade. They will voraciously attack flies that will clearly not even fit in their mouths. We love them for it.
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Rods: 0-3wt rods are preferred. Most will be between 7 and 8'6" in length. Overall length is not terribly important. Just fish what you have or can get. Anything above a 3wt is going to be a bit heavy for most panfish, but if a 5wt is all you have, by all means, fish on...
Reels: Nothing fancy, just match the rod and find a reel small enough for your rod
Lines: Floating. That is about the only requirement. That, and match the rod size....
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  • 228 in stock

    Bream - Solitude

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    Perfect sized popper for panfish. Tied in a size 12 so won't be to big for even the smallest of mouths. Foam poppers are great for attracting a lo...

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    Bream Killer

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    Well-known for all warm water species including blue gill, and other pan fish. Excellent for trout, steelhead, and smallmouth bass. Rubber Legs i...

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    148 in stock

    Bully Spider

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    An extremely effective bream pattern.This pattern was introduced to us by a customer. Chenille body and rubberlegs keep this pattern incredibly si...

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    Chubby Chernobyl

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    An easy to see foam pattern. Drives fish wild, whatever the fish think it is.  Sometimes it is best to catch fish now and ask questions later. G...

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    Edible Arrangement

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    Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Edible Arrangement is meant to mimic a caddis pupa. Creates the jig a...

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    Foam Beetle

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    Voted as one of the Top Ten Trout Flies in American Angler magazine. Beetles are loaded in protein, and fish recognize a nutritious treat when th...

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    517 in stock

    Foam Beetle Hi-Vis

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    Adds a bit of color to make this pattern a little more visible, also has some longer legs for more action.

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    Foam Cricket

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    A great choice for late summer or whenever terrestrials are called for. Floats well, for all game fish including all trout, summer steelies, bass ...

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    166 in stock

    Foam Popper

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    One of the best for smallmouth bass and panfish. Slides just under the surface then pops back up. Fish just strike this baby hard!

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    245 in stock

    Foam Spider

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    When the terrestrials are hatching this pattern is a great go to fly. Simple yet productive. While the title indicates a spider, fish will target ...

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    Foam Tick

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    An extremely effective bream pattern. Crystal chenille/foam body and rubberlegs keep this pattern incredibly simplistic while creating attraction....

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    577 in stock

    Green Eyed Damsel Nymph

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    Trout love damsel, be it the nymph or dry fly, if they are around you can bet they are getting gobbled up. The Green Eyed Damsel is tied with ch...

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    156 in stock

    Gum Dropper - RIO

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    Here’s your new, most versatile trout fly. The matte black tungsten bead gives this fly its punch. Put RIO’s Gum Dropper behind your favorite big d...

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    Mini Froggy - Solitude

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    Perfect sized popper for panfish. Tied in a size 12 so won't be to big for even the smallest of mouths. Foam poppers are great for attracting a lo...

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    30 in stock

    Mini Kermit - Solitude

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    Perfect sized popper for panfish. Tied in a size 12 so won't be to big for even the smallest of mouths. Foam poppers are great for attracting a ...

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    270 in stock

    Mop Fly Rubber Legs

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    Made famous in the Wall Street Journal. Now with rubber legs! We have been getting tons of requests for this fly and now here it is.

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    195 in stock

    Pheasant Tail Damsel

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    Another killer lake pattern made famous in the Washington State in the 1990s. Works well for damsels, dragonflies and leeches. Catches big trout i...

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    89 in stock

    Pink Jug

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    Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Pink Jug is a generic mayfly pattern on a jig hook.  Jig hook allows ...

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    263 in stock

    Red Squirrel Nymph

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    Absolute must in your fishing box, regardless of species. Imitates many under water food sources, has attraction, movement, a real classic. Create...

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    195 in stock

    Wasp

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    Wasp patterns a very useful especially in the late summer. Best fished in stillwater where wasps are more likely to land on the water. Made of foa...

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    60 in stock

    Yellow Jacket

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    Yellow Jacket patterns a very useful especially in the late summer. Best fished in stillwater where wasps are more likely to land on the water. Ma...

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