Aqua Flies

Fly Tying: The One Sculpin Ultra Rigged
Deneki Friend and Alum Jerry French tied the original version of “The One Sculpin,” an articulated stinger style fly. Jerry came out with the Ultra Rig Kit last year, and...

Jerry French on Tying the ‘Ultra Rig’ – Video
Best of both worlds. Photo: Aqua Flies screenshot. Earlier this year we expressed our excitement about Alaska West alum, Jerry French's latest steelhead pattern; the Ultra...

Aqua Flies Intruder Eyes
Finally.. Photo: Kyle Shea. When it comes to commercial spey/swing style fly patterns (i.e. those that you can pick up at your local fly shop), one...

AquaTalon Swing Hooks
Love the fish you fish for. Photo: Kyle Shea. Our good friends from Aqua Flies have teemed up once again with our pal and Alaska West...

New Fly Tying Shanks from Aqua Flies
Aqua Flies' Return Eye and Ring Eye Shanks, respectively. Photos: Kyle Shea. If you've been following along on our blog/newsletter or have spent any time with...

Jerry French’s ‘Ultra Squid’ Coming to a Fly Shop Near You
Jerry French's 'Ultra Shrimp.' Photo: Aqua Flies screenshot. The good folks at Aqua Flies have teemed up once again with our good friend and Alaska West...

Greg Houska’s ‘Kriller’ Available at a Fly Shop Near You
'Krillin' it. Photo: Greg Houska. We're proud of the number of popular commercial fly patterns that have been developed over the years from our guides at...

Aqua Flies for King Salmon – 5 Favorites
Chinook, and a Chinook size Dirty Hoh. Photo: Hugh Curry. In a few short months we'll be heading North to kick off our summer seasons, swinging...