Leland Fly Fishing Blog

When tying soft hackles there are varying options to use for the body.  You can choose from the classic silk thread treated with wax, where the thread will change color when treated with wax and wet.  Here we have decided...

So we've already touched on the importance of the October Caddis in the fall.  Let's discuss now the importance of having your box full of soft hackles to fish this hatch with.  Soft hackles are timeless patterns that every angler...

The October Caddis is one of the biggest hatches of the year, rivaling the spring Salmon fly hatch in many cases.  These are big orange beautiful bugs that offer anglers a great opportunity to catch a trophy sized trout, often said...

The Purple Haze fly pattern is one of the most popular and used flies fished in the west.  It is a must have pattern to have in your fly box, and is an exceptional general Mayfly attractor pattern.  This fly...