Top 50 Flies:

East’s 50 Best Flies
Something old, something new ...

Staff Compilation

What makes a great fly? Is it durability? Withstanding the test of time? Or versatility?

The truth is probably a combination of all three, as well as the ability to catch fish. When compiling our list of the best flies for fishing the east, all these factors, and others, were kept in mind.

Some of the patterns are old favorites, others are brand new. The bottom line is, though, that each has proved itself in battle.

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