If there is a more quintessential western dry fly than the
Stimulator I know not of it. The stimulator is everything
western about fly fishing; an easy to see bushy profile that
floats like a cork, yellow and orange body that resembles
canyon river walls at sunset, and a design that mimics
stoneflies one day and summer hoppers the next. And let’s not
forgot the hollow, ochre colored elk hair, once keeping a Wapiti
warm during the brutal Jackson winters, now being cut and tied
in as a wing at my fly tying desk.

I’m not sure what fly my first western trout was caught on,
but I have a hunch it was a stimulator; one probably handed
to me by my grandfather on the banks of the Hoback River. In
the years since, I have fished this pattern on a variety of
waters; cold, fast, alpine streams deep in the Wyoming high-
country, medium size meadow tributaries and large rivers like
the Snake and Green. Fish never seem to hesitate when my
size 8 or 10 yellow stimulator floats over them. Brook trout
inhale them eagerly, while native cutthroat rise slow and
deliberately, sipping the imitation with ease.

Of all the flies in my vest, the Stimulator is my favorite;
tied on in the summer sun and cast into a cold western trout
stream.

Custom Hand-tied Flies for Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Beyond!

Over the years, many of my clients have asked to buy flies from me; ensuring they get patterns that work well here and that hold up to numerous fish. I decided to put together a box of my favorite flies. I consider this to be a great all-around collection of patterns that will work well on the waters in and around Jackson Hole, as well as on many other Wyoming trout waters. I offer a Jackson Hole assortment which contains dry flies, nymphs and streamers that work great around here. This assortment comes in a fly box and contains three-dozen flies. If you would like more flies, let me know and I can tie whatever you need.

If you’d like a box of my hand-tied flies for your upcoming trip to Jackson, or as a souvenir, give me a call or shoot me an email. I’m also happy to tie custom orders too. Just tell me what you need!

Prices are as follows:

Jackson Hole assortment (36 flies) with box: $130

Custom flies per dozen $36

Where the magic happens; Teton Fly Fishing tying desk…

Most folks think of winter in Jackson Hole as a skier’s paradise. And while this is undeniably true, it also can be a fun place to fly fish. Winter fishing appeals to hardy anglers seeking solitude, sweeping views and the chance to catch some of our native cutthroat trout and mountain whitefish. Unlike summer, most of the fly-fishing is done subsurface with nymphs and small midge patterns. Anglers trudge through snow, finding deep, slow pools holding wintering fish. Dead-drifting nymphs will work best, however some days trout rise sporadically to midges on the surface. While fishing, there is the added possibility of seeing moose and eagles along the river.

I offer anglers a half -day winter walk-in trips on the Snake River as well as overnight trips to fish the Wind River in Dubois. Like my summer trips, I pick folks up at their hotel and provide all fishing gear- rods, reels, flies, waders, etc. as well as snacks, coffee and drinks. Some walking or snowshoeing (up to a mile) is required, so it’s best to be in decent shape.

Half day walk-in Snake river trip (1 or 2 anglers) $325

Overnight trips make for two fun days of fishing the Wind river while staying at a warm, cozy cabin. The Wind provides good nymph fishing for nice Browns and Rainbows. In addition to fly fishing, there is some great cross-country skiing to be had. If you looking for a winter fishing/ski getaway, this may be perfect!

Overnight trip (1 or 2 anglers) $900

If this sounds like fun, give me a call or shoot me an email and let me take you fly-fishing while you’re visiting this winter!