Guest RedWiggler Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Just curious what the top ten flies in Canada would be? Do you think it would be similar to the US list? What would your list look like? 1. Elk Hair Caddis 2. Parachute Adams 3. Black Copper John 4. Woolly Bugger 5. San Juan Worm (or is that just here in Calgary...lol) 6. Stimmy 7. Hopper's (one would think foam ones are taking over these days) 8. Head Hares Ear (beaded or not) 9. Clouser Minnow 10. Pheasnat Tail Nymphs (beaded or not) I really like Foam Ants, Skid Bitches and Boatmen in a wide range as well but gotta keep the list to 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 You would need to take into account the diverse range of fishing in the country. BC, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and eastern Canada will have much different flies represented, with a common cross section. I would add a Glo-Bug, Blue Charm, Bomber and perhaps a sno-cone to the equation. Your list looks like a good representation of a southern Alberta box. Survey all the large suppiers as well as the smaller ones and you may get some unexpected results. I tie a few thousand flies for clients every year and the only one of those that registeres in my top 10 would be the Wooly Bugger (Including all the varieties I tie ) My Top 10 looks a wee bit different CDC & Elk Usual Alaskabou Flesh Fly Snocone Steelhead Hammer Black Stonefly Golden Stonefly Glo-Egg Wooly / Crystal Buggers So what is everyone else have for their top 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedWiggler Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Everybody does it differantly and has there own favorites, should be intersting to get some feedback from differant people from differant places. Myself I mainly fish for trout in Alberta on both moving and stillwaters so I believe my top 10 would be kinda typical for this area and application, I did happen to forget the Leech in many differant sizes & forms. For the patterns that I mentioned Im sure there are countless variations of every pattern, I know the ones I use are all kinda differant from the ones I see in the stores because I tie all of the flies I use. This is a tough topic as there are so many fish, flies, applications and places. It would be interesting to get a feel for what sells the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
126barnes Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 In no particular order Pheasant Tail Hares ear The Pearl Black gnat Clouser Bugger White Wulff Elk Hair Caddis Blue Charm Myron's Glitter Bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 In no particular order either; Elk Hair Caddis Humpy Adams Prince Club Sandwich Copper John Coyote Hare's Ear Stimulator Leech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teck71 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 In noreal order, 1. Copper John 2. prince 3. cased caddis 4. baw 5. clouser 6. bugger 7. elk hair cadis 8. Stimi 9. parachute adams 10.foam hopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I In order 1 bow river worm 2 alittle bigger bow river worm 3 a really big worm 4 a little smaller then a really big worm 5wire worm 6a really big wire worm 7small wire worm 8 two bow river worms 9 three bow river worms 10 all of the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedWiggler Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 The sad thing is that some people actually use that set up...........Mexican basketball..........Jaun on Jaun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiebrown Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 These would be mine in no particular order. Devil Bug, Last Chance Cripple, Bubble Back Caddis, Biot Body Dun, Henry's Fork Caddis, Royal Stimulator, Amy's Ant, VW Hopper, CDC Biot Captive Dun, and the Griffith's Gnat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Here's mine (not many dries yet!), as they come to me. Worm leech leggy stone prince PT red shaggy wolly bugger (black and white) adams griffiths knat low profile foam adult stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeremie Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 mine would have to be these 1.H & L variant 2. san juan worm 3. glo-bug 4. leech 5. wooly bugger 6.Copper john 7. prince nymph 8.chronomid 9. stonefly nymph ( golden, black etc..) 10 stimulator in all sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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