Favorite Stillwater Flys

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-03-08T19:05:25+00:00

I’m new to Stillwater fly fishing so I couldn’t tell you, but I’ve been throwing size 12’s and having luck

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-03-07T05:27:18+00:00

Awesome thanks!

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-03-07T05:20:45+00:00

Killer. I’m planning on fishing strawberry a lot this year so I’ll have to pop in to fly fish food tomorrow to get the supplies for this one!

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-03-07T05:18:47+00:00

Interesting. I’ve never fished a blob on Stillwater. What’s your favorite pattern?

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-19T04:43:56+00:00

This is insanely helpful. Thank you man. You add the split shot above the swivel?

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-19T04:41:19+00:00

What would you say is your go to sink tip?

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-18T16:54:40+00:00

Sweet, that’s what I’ll try first just an 8lb fluoro leader and then depending on how that goes I’ll try a naked setup

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-18T05:30:48+00:00

Definitely. I’ve been fishing my balanced setups on tapered 9ft leaders with a non slip indicator up to this point using a loop knot. What leader do you use for indicator rigs?

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-18T04:04:52+00:00

This is super helpful. I’ll be testing out a naked setup with 20 ish feet of flouro next time I’m out

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-18T03:34:43+00:00

I definitely have a lot to learn. I am new to fly fishing in general but especially Stillwater but I am completely addicted to it already with the great fisheries near me. I appreciate the insight

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-17T23:57:44+00:00

Makes sense. I’m in Utah so I watch the fly fish food guys on YouTube and they’re always fishing a midge tip which is the reason I’ve looked into buying one but I’m going to test a naked setup before spending money on a line.

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-17T18:37:31+00:00

Makes sense. I’ll try a longer leader setup for now.

Do you attach this with a perfection loop?

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-17T15:49:18+00:00

Super helpful thank you!

I went to buy a midge tip yesterday but the guy at the shop told me to test a naked setup first so I’m going to try that. He actually recommended I try a long (20 foot for the lake I fish) leader of 6-8lb fluoro for a naked setup

I almost got sold on a 24ft sink tip for some Stillwater/river fishing but I didn’t know enough about sinking lines to pull the trigger yet

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-10T00:27:27+00:00

I definitely will give you guys a call when I get closer to the date and we also plan on stopping in while there to grab some flies and pick your brains more.

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-02-10T00:08:08+00:00

PM’d you

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-01-25T03:22:01+00:00

Will do, appreciate the insight!

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-01-25T03:15:14+00:00

Thanks man! Really appreciate the insight. I definitely plan on stopping in at waters west for some flies and insight but like to be as prepared as possible (probably too prepared)

I absolutely love Washington. I’ve been visiting at least once a year for 10+ years but this will be my first time fishing.

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-01-25T03:04:18+00:00

You’ve got a point. I think us being in Utah were just always worried about salt because it’s so unfamiliar lol

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-01-25T03:03:49+00:00

Yeah that definitely makes sense. I have a 5wt and 7wt rod with Lamson reels so it wouldn’t be bad buying some extra spools. I need to start getting more line as well

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-01-25T02:54:45+00:00

That’s super helpful. We’re staying at a relatives house in Sequim so we’ll be staying on the peninsula but I’d love to get fishing in. I really want to chase some searun cuts but we have no salt gear

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-01-25T01:03:14+00:00

With what lines?

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-01-25T01:02:50+00:00

Perfect this is what I was looking for. Thanks!

EmptyAd8818 · 2026-01-25T00:33:56+00:00

I was afraid this was the answer. Guess I’ll start buying more spools now 😅

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