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Created by the late Ralph Corey of Big Rapids, Michigan. Ralph lived on and fished the Muskegon River. Ralph created this fly prior to 1929. Hair-winged flies became extremely popular between World War I and the depression. Some historians claim the original Corey Calf Tail(s) were tied...

Dan Catau developed this pattern back in the 1960s. He’s a retired Michigan tier who tied for over 40 years. He’s tied flies for such personalities as William Conrad and Jack Nicklaus. Dan is an established author and has had several TV appearances.

Created by the Martuch brothers, Harold, Leon and George who were avid fly fisherman from back in the 1930’s and 1940’s. They often fished the East Branch of the Au Grey river. They used to fish the property of a farmer, who they respectfully referred to as the ‘hillbilly.’ Leon Martuch is...

My Throw back Thursday Fly. for this week : Lady Godiva. Judge Ralph Olson and Ralph Whal experimented greatly with fly design and color combinations in the 1940's. " We sought to bring fourth the ultimate steelhead fly,' says Ralph. Whenever Olson caught a steelhead, he would remove the fly and...

Getting more stuff ready for winter steelhead.

Starting to get ready for winter steelhead. My spey variant of a Skykomish Sunrise

Cool!! Mike's a great guy for sure

This pattern is called Steelhead Caddis Pupae and is a pattern originated by Mike Sturza of Lost Creek Fly Shop.

Thank you. Thhat head sucks though 🫣