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It’s easily fishable underneath an indicator, with a dry dropper, and euro rigs alike.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature Tyer Scott Newman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCOTT NEWMAN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"cta-banner-subtitle\"\u003eSIGNATURE TYER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base negative\" id=\"signature-tyer-paragraph\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott \"Walter\" Newman was born and raised in Colorado. He grew up loving life on the water. He first started tying flies at the age of 10, using sewing thread and clumps of dog hair from his shedding Collie, he created his first “fly”. The fly tying really got serious around the age of 20 while living on the western slopes of Colorado. After holding his created flies close to his chest for many years, only sharing them with his closest fishing friends, he decided that he wanted to share as many flies as possible with the world.  His first pattern came from a sleepless night, laying in bed trying to figure out a great freestone fly, but one that could also catch fish in the sometimes tricky tail waters of Colorado. The idea came and the first draft of the Micro Matcher was tied at 5am that morning. Walter has now moved back to the Denver area where he pursues athletic training and tests his flies on any river every chance he gets. If you ever see him on the water don’t be afraid to ask what flies he’s using. He will not only tell you, but probably give you some flies to try out. 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But it wasn’t until his long-time friend - and soon to become Vice President - Dick Cheney asked for a new and special fly for the One Fly that Jack sat at the vise and began tying and tinkering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result was the Amy’s Ant which eventually, in the afore-mentioned contest, won the individual fly honor and was the lead fly for the winning team. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winning color, the Olive, was called the Fall Stone in 1999. The Red version came soon after at the request of shop guides and has become the biggest-selling color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-         The fly was designed to be bomb proof. One fly can endure repeated hook-ups without suffering destruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-         Lands wing-up\/hook-down every time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-         The final key feature was the under-wing spray of “rainbow thread”, now available as Glimmer Thread or Midge Flash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis durable creation has caught many more trout since the One Fly and has become a favorite of countless fishermen, as chewed “ants” have been carried from the lips of Snake River cutts to home waters coast to coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Olive \/ 10","offer_id":44641760575541,"sku":"17041","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8071\/files\/Amy_s_Ant_Dennis_Olv__87614.jpg?v=1754745984"},{"product_id":"umpqua-brassie","title":"Umpqua BRASSIE","description":"\u003cp\u003eUmpqua BRASSIE\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Copper \/ Gold Bead \/ 18","offer_id":44641764212789,"sku":"13886","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8071\/files\/Brassie_TMC2488H_Cop__15910.jpg?v=1754746616"},{"product_id":"umpqua-chewys-tarponator","title":"Umpqua CHEWY'S TARPONATOR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Tarponator may be one of the most productive tarpon flies you will ever cast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped on the West Coast of Florida, on some of the most pressured migratory fish, it has proven itself to be your “go to” pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe slimy, wiggly action will immediately get your attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is easy to cast, doesn’t foul and has low bulk to ensure great hook-ups. 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Trout in particular are drawn to the emergence stage of these insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blindside is an excellent representation of the emergent stage of not only midges, but has been very effective during BWO hatches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be fished in any nymphing method and is also a great dropper pattern for hopper\/dropper rigs. 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This past year, I altered the pattern by incorporating Flymen’s articulated big game shank and switched over to a Tiemco 600SP hook. Both of these components have resulted in a virtually indestructible fly which can withstand the rigors and abuse of the toughest of game fish. Also, my color options have been broadened so as to provide angler options for pelagics as well as peacock bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fly should always be attached to the leader using a no slip loop knot to insure that the fly “ducks and darts” to its maximum capability. I personally would recommend a no-slip loop knot, which is virtually a 100% knot that is very easy to tie. There is no set way to fish this pattern; instead, the angler is left to his or her own devices to “read” the fish and adapt accordingly. 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Perhaps one of the best small nymphs since the Pheasant Tail. The larger copper bead size is tied with its recognizable chunky thorax; the smaller glass bead variation is much slimmer to imitate any black mayfly, such as a Trico, or tiny midges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMIKE MERCER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"cta-banner-subtitle\"\u003eSIGNATURE TYER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"signature-tyer-paragraph\" class=\"base negative\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlaska \u0026amp; Chile Travel Expert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMike is a well traveled angler and has fished the world’s fly fishing dream destinations. He is also one of the West's leading fly designers  and many of his fly designs are being used successfully around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Brown \/ 14","offer_id":44641831321653,"sku":"14957","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8071\/files\/MicroMayflyMercerCBOlive__99463.jpg?v=1754756255"},{"product_id":"umpqua-baby-swim-coach","title":"Umpqua BABY SWIM COACH","description":"\u003carticle class=\"productView-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Swim Coach is the most fun fly I have ever fished. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts seductive, slinky swimming motion makes it great fun to watch in the water and that same shake and shimmy make it incredibly deadly to fish of all kind. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTied to sink fast and cast like a bullet with a minimum of bulk and density, the Swim Coach is a truly purpose driven fly design that succeeds.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Signature Tyer Charlie Craven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Gray \/ 4 x 6","offer_id":44641963507765,"sku":"73067","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8071\/files\/Swim_Coach_Baby_Gray__25140.jpg?v=1754765744"},{"product_id":"umpqua-bennetts-lunch-brown","title":"Umpqua BENNETT'S LUNCH $ Brown","description":"\u003carticle class=\"productView-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Lunch Money was created out of need for a bite-sized baitfish streamer for the Texas Hill Country.  Most of our baitfish are in the 2-3\" range and due to our normally ultra-clear water, our bass can be fairly finicky, which meant it needed to both look realistic and have the right amount of movement to work correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original iteration was named the \"Llano Critter\" after the Llano River west of here, where it produced very well.  I based the original fly off of Charlie Craven’s Gonga streamer, with a few changes.  It was originally tied hook-down with larger legs, spun craft fur head, and just a tail (no wrapping for a profile transition) on a TMC 8089 #12.  After coming across Laser Dub after coming up with the initial design, I incorporated that to give it a nice, translucent profile in the water with just the right amount of sheen.  I also flipped the fly to ride hook up at that time, as I'd often get fish following the fly and wanted to be able to retrieve slower without hanging up on the bottom.  Originally, I trimmed the head to shape but after brushing the Laser Dub back instead, I ended up with a similar shape with more water-pushing bulk.  After the TMC 8089 #12 was discontinued, I moved to a Gamakatsu B10S, which has allowed me to tie it in a few more sizes and have since moved to an Ahrex NS122 for a better saltwater finish to the hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Tan\/White color is still my go-to just about anywhere, but also fish the Shad and Craw colors locally for bass.  Those two colors are also great for trout, along with the Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout colors, which account for much of my trout streamer fishing and for some great days on the water.  Many of the rivers I fish in both southwest Colorado and central Texas tend to be low and clear, so a stealthy approach is needed.  During those conditions, I tend to fish the Lunch Money on a 5\/6 wt. rod with a floating line and typically a 6-9 ft. leader. In the spring, I’ll fish this on a much shorter leader, around 3” on a sink-tip or full-sinking line, when we usually have higher, dirtier water.  Sometimes I’ll even fish two of these tandem, one lighter and one darker color, until I find what the fish are responding to.  Short quick strips are usually the name of the game, but I will swing these through the current as well on some occasions.  Change your stripping pattern up and let the fish tell you what they want!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003eSignature Tyer Matt Bennett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Brown Trout \/ 06","offer_id":44662356410421,"sku":"70632","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8071\/files\/lunch-money-brown-trout__54135-1.jpg?v=1754757019"},{"product_id":"umpqua-big-rodney-white","title":"Umpqua BIG RODNEY White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This pattern has been a mainstay in my box for over 15 years. Originally tied on a Tiemco 811S hook,” BIG RODNEY” has been a go-to fly for snook, tarpon, pike, and bass. For the past few years, this designer has been concentrating his creative efforts on “crossover patterns”; flies that are equally versatile in both fresh and saltwater. “BIG RODNEY” is such a pattern and has repeatedly proven its effectiveness in both venues. This past year, I altered the pattern by incorporating Flymen’s articulated big game shank and switched over to a Tiemco 600SP hook. Both of these components have resulted in a virtually indestructible fly which can withstand the rigors and abuse of the toughest of game fish. Also, my color options have been broadened so as to provide angler options for pelagics as well as peacock bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fly should always be attached to the leader using a no slip loop knot to insure that the fly “ducks and darts” to its maximum capability. I personally would recommend a no-slip loop knot, which is virtually a 100% knot that is very easy to tie. There is no set way to fish this pattern; instead, the angler is left to his or her own devices to “read” the fish and adapt accordingly. In any case, the construction dynamics of this pattern ensure that whatever retrieve tempo is employed, quick, slow, erratic or in-line, bite triggering action is a virtual certainty.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature Tyer Lex Hochner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLEX HOCHNER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"cta-banner-subtitle\"\u003eSIGNATURE TYER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base negative\" id=\"signature-tyer-paragraph\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI began designing and tying flies close to 50 years ago when I spent all of my summers in upstate New York. I was exposed to some of the most historic watersheds in that area. My initial material source was my mothers sewing kit and a tube of \"airplane\" glue. 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It utilizes the incredible floatation and underrated fish catching abilities of CDC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Most CDC patterns are rather sparse and delicate, but the Corn–fed is dressed with a HEAVY CDC wing, additional CDC as hackle, and stacked with a hydrophobic poly yarn over wing for additional floatation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• For CDC flies, this caddis is a linebacker in a ballet class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lance's fly has been proven, time and again, to be deadly on either spring creeks or over pocket water pushovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Equipped with Rubberlegs for added movement and attraction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLANCE EGAN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"cta-banner-subtitle\"\u003eSIGNATURE TYER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base negative\" id=\"signature-tyer-paragraph\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLance Egan has had a passion for fly-fishing for more than 27 years and has made a career of fly-fishing. Having worked for an all tackle store, 2 independent fly shops, and 12 years with Cabelas he has worked with thousands of anglers and aided each in learning more about the fish they intend to catch, along with teaching them the benefits and advantages of various types of tackle and rigging. All the while, Lance has been a student of the sport and continues to learn about the intricacies of fishing. Currently, Lance works for Fly Fish Food, an online and storefront fly-fishing retailer in Orem, Utah, as the shop manager. In addition to his fly shop duties he is a part-time fly-fishing guide and instructor, a Signature Fly Designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants, and, Lance, along with Devin Olsen, and Gilbert Rowley created instructional fly-fishing videos available as digital downloads from Vimeo.com or as DVD’s (Modern Nymphing, Modern Nymphing Elevated, and Adaptive Fly Fishing). 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The CDC collar helps mimic air bubbles of an emerging insect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether matching mayflies or caddis this pattern covers all bases.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Signature Tyer Josh Graffam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Dark \/ 14 - 3.5mm","offer_id":45208846860341,"sku":"73317","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8071\/files\/49670_source_1610398426.webp?v=1778354176"},{"product_id":"umpqua-rock-steady-stone","title":"Umpqua ROCK STEADY STONE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Rocksteady Stone was born out of necessity and developed over years of trial and error on the technical waters of the Truckee and Little Truckee Rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the use of large tungsten beads and lead wire wrapped along 2\/3rds of the body, this stonefly imitation carries enough weight to punch through the turbulent pocket waters of the Truckee River during peak spring and summer flows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gets in the zone fast and looks good while doing so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing tied upside down gives it the appearance of a dying stonefly suspended helplessly in the drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe epoxy used adds incredible durability and is meant to be run through the ringer during a day of picking pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, the hare’s ear thorax and rubber legs add the movement lacking on most euro nymphs found today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou better be ready…  Rocksteady!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Signature Tyer Miles Zimmerman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 06","offer_id":45208961450037,"sku":"74342","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8071\/files\/Rock-Steady-BLK__64510.webp?v=1778354506"},{"product_id":"umpqua-jigster","title":"Umpqua JIGSTER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Those who know me understand I have become enamored with using jig hooks on many of my nymph patterns, as I find they often give increased hookups per strike, compared to patterns tied on conventional hooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jigster series is no exception. 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This starts with the foundation of the fly. I changed the hook from a TMC5262 to a shorter shank in the Stubby T hook. This is the perfect hook to tie this fly to because it allows for a smaller body while still maintaining plenty of hook gap in those really small sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other key change in material was in the abdomen where I switched to a .5mm razor foam instead of 2mm foam. This keeps the abdomen small while still getting plenty of wraps to make the segmentation. 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Rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, you can strip it, swing it, jig it or drift it! Only your imagination limits your ability to catch fish with this versatile pattern. 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I was doing a bathroom remodel of my house and I was walking through a local Ace Hardware and waddled past a brown hand cloth that is the exact color of a coffee rubber legs and snatched up two of them which had so much mop I’d be good for life. I went home that night and created the Deep Cleaner. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple, effective and has a fuller more voluptuous body, thick. More so than any of the other stone flies I use on a regular basis. The deep cleaner has a 360° full frame and once you get it deep in the box, the bounce and the hover, just so good. A simple playoff of the pats rubber legs, just add mop, and of course a little touch of black sharpie, but you can get as creative as you want with tiger stripes giraffe markings or simple dots. After there’s been a few other boats that float through the box a simple pass with the deep cleaner BRINGS them out. A number one go to anchor fly all year on any river with a population of stone flies. Or just double up and throw 2 tandem and double your chances!\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Signature Tyer John Bond \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Coffee\/Black \/ 08","offer_id":45209082626101,"sku":"72373","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8071\/files\/DeepCleanerBondCofBlk04_10__94507_869d3d10-dadd-43a3-992e-10e7ae5b9f39.webp?v=1778362349"},{"product_id":"umpqua-darth-baetis-tungsten","title":"Umpqua DARTH BAETIS TUNGSTEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"As successful as the Darth Baetis has been, sometimes a nymph with a faster sink rate is helpful. 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However, when you alter the bead to a jig bomb it immediately changes the performance of the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a technique I call \"posting the bead\" which secures the bead to the top of the hook shank. This ensures the fly will always ride hook point up allowing you to drift it right over rocks and logs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJig bombs are also heavier than countersunk or slotted beads, so they provide a faster sink rate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fly was specifically designed to act as the primary source of weight on a nymph rig and excels as an anchor fly on a tight line\/euro system or a lead fly\/attractor on a traditional indicator rig while maintaining the classic curved scud profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou won't find a fly with this much weight that looks more scud-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been my go-to scud pattern for small streams, larger rivers, man-made reservoirs, and high alpine lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you aren't a fan of using split shot this is a fly you've got to try.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Signature Tyer Hans Mylant\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Olive \/ 14","offer_id":45215647924277,"sku":"60143","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8071\/files\/Scud-Bomb-OLV__42002.jpg?v=1778599802"},{"product_id":"umpqua-sunny-side-up","title":"Umpqua SUNNY SIDE UP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"An idea hit me one night at 2 am while lying in bed, what if I used a jig bomb and found a way to make it round? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI immediately got up, went to my tying bench, and the Sunny Side Up was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunny Side Up was specifically developed to act as an anchor fly on a euro rig, but it performs equally well as a lead fly on a traditional indicator rig, omitting the need for split shot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI use a technique I call \"posting the bead\" to secure a jig bomb to the top of the hook shank, kind of like a parachute post. 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