Question: Do you have a basic fly box you would recommend for the White River? _ Cindy.
Answer: We get lots of first timers to Arkansas’ waters, or new comers starting fly fishing wanting a box of basics you can use any day of the year. Sure there are others that will work on one-day, one week, or time of the season.But this is our pick for a reliable starting point for yourself, your friends, or visitors. And we can put together boxes ready for you to pick up, custom orders, and even custom ties. Here’s our basic Ozark Flybox:
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Zebra Midges: Black/Silver; Red/Gold; Black/Copper. 16-18-20.
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Davy’s Super Midge White Tail: Red; Black; Black&Pearl. 14-16
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Davy’s Super Midge: Claret; Black&Silver; Black&Pearl; Bloodworm. Red&Gold; Orange&Gold. 14-16
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McLellan’s Humpback Scud: Olive; Tan; Tan Rainbow. 16-14
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Rainy’s Woven Scud: Olive. 16-18-20.
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McLellan’s Woven V-Rib Sowbug: 14-16.
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Davy’s Sowbug: Gray; Natural. 16-18.
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Davy’s Original SowScud: 16-18.
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Wilson’s Trout Crack: 16-18.
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Barr’s Copper John: Copper. 14-16-18
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Flashback Pheasant Tail: 16-18-20.
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Y2K: Orange/Yellow. 12-14.
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San Juan Worm: Brown, Red. 10-12-14.
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RedHead Woolly Bugger: Olive. 8-10.
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Olive Woolly Bugger: BH, standard 8-10.
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Black Flash-A-Bugger: BH; nonBH. 8-10.
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Ron McQuay’s Anna K Soft Hackle: Green; Black 17.
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Dally Tailwater Soft Hackle: Green/Hot Yellow; Red/Hot Yellow. 14-16.
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Griffiths Gnat: 16-20.
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Parachute Adams: 16-18-20.
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Dave’s Hopper: Yellow 10.
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Charlie Boy Hopper: Tan. 10.
