Wet Flies

If you’re fishing wet flies—nymphs, streamers, and soft hackles that ride below the surface—you’re after patterns that imitate drowned insects, baitfish, or leeches. This category is for anglers who want versatility without overthinking: grab a box of proven patterns and hit the water. The tradeoff is between convenience and customization. Multi-packs from brands like Tigofly and BH give you a dozen or more flies ready to fish, but you sacrifice the ability to pick every hook size or color yourself. Price runs from about $7 for a basic assortment to $42 for more specialized sets, so you can match your budget and target species—trout, steelhead, bass, or panfish. Tigofly’s wounded minnows and BH’s Prince Nymph assortments are common starting points because they cover the essentials without fuss. Whether you’re a weekend angler or someone who ties their own, these wet flies do the work subsurface. Just be honest about what you need: broad coverage or pinpoint precision. The page below sorts the options so you can choose accordingly.