Fishing Flies Assortments

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American Pheasant Tail Nymph
Shop Nymphs
Stimulator Attractor Fly in Olive
Shop Dry Flies
Swinging D Streamer in Olive/White
Shop Streamers
Mega Moodah Poodah in Tan
Shop Terrestrial
Merkin Crab
Shop Saltwater
Essential Trout Fly Selection
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Essential Trout Fly Selection -
Essential Trout Fly Selection
$65
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Tom Rosenbauer’s Fly Box -
Tom Rosenbauer’s Fly Box
$110
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Bass Fly Assortment -
Bass Fly Assortment
$69
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Bonefish & Permit Assortment -
Bonefish & Permit Assortment
$195
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Caribbean Fly Assortment -
Caribbean Fly Assortment
$195
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Essential Trout Dries Assortment -
Essential Trout Dries Assortment
$65
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Essential Trout Nymph Assortment -
Essential Trout Nymph Assortment
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Finesse Changer Selection -
Finesse Changer Selection
$100
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Deluxe Euro Nymph Fly Assortment -
Deluxe Euro Nymph Fly Assortment
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FAQS

Fly-fishing flies fall into four basic categories: dry flies, wet flies, streamers, and nymphs.


  • Dry flies: Anglers use these flies to fish the water’s surface. They imitate either the adult stage of aquatic-born insects such as mayflies, or terrestrial insects like grasshoppers that have fallen into the water.
  • Wet flies: These flies are used below the water’s surface, either dead-drifted or on the swing. Typically, they include a soft hackle and they’re weighted to sink. They imitate insects swimming to the surface or that have been pulled into the water column.
  • Streamers: Fished underwater on the swing or retrieve, streamers look the most like conventional fishing lures. They imitate minnows, crayfish, leeches, and smaller fish. 
  • Nymphs: Also used underwater, nymphs mimic the larval or nymphal stage of insects or aquatic invertebrates. They are most commonly fished dead-drifted, though they can be fished effectively on the swing, too. 


Our most popular flies are the Clouser Minnow (saltwater), Woolly Bugger (trout streamer), and Crazy Charlie (bonefish). Our most popular dry flies are the Adams Parachute and Stimulator. The Holy Grail is the top nymph fly, and both the Sparkle Soft Hackle and Tunghead Soft Hackle Hare’s Ear are must-have wet flies.

How long a fly-fishing fly lasts depends on the fly and how much you’re fishing it. Sometimes your fly gets torn to bits on rocks and trees and you’ll have to repair it when you get back to your tying desk (or buy a new one). Other times, you’ll go through several seasons on the same fly. Well-tied flies you don’t use stay pristine for decades and even generations.

The main difference between a nymph and a dry fly is that nymphs are designed with a slim profile to resist water drag and they’re weighted to sink, while dry flies are tied with fluffier wings and hackles to catch the surface tension of the water and remain on top. Dry flies also feature pronounced soft hackles to look like wings. Nymphs, which mimic insects in the larval stage and living underwater, are more streamlined to resemble developing insects that can dart quickly through the water column.

Fly-fishing flies are made of layers of lifelike materials that include thread, wire, marabou, feathers, fur dubbing, tinsel, chenille, and imitation insect body parts, tied onto a fishing hook.

Convenient Assortments of Essential Fly Patterns

Orvis offers the four best fly assortments for trout: the Essential Trout Fly Selection, the Essential Trout Dries Assortment, the Essential Trout Nymph Assortment, and the Tom Rosenbauer Selection. Trust Orvis for the best fishing flies assortments of all kinds, packaged in convenient, durable fly boxes to slip into a wader pocket or sling pack for easy portability. When you want to travel light, reach for an assortment that includes only a small collection of proven dries, nymphs, and small streamer trout fly patterns. For specialized fly assortments, explore our essential trout nymphs and our collection of buggy, irresistible dry flies. Discover a winning mix in our standard Euro Nymph Fly Assortment, or choose the deluxe version if you need more options. Orvis fishing flies assortments feature the best-of-the-best, tailored to your preferred technique or target species. Or try our specially curated collection of exclusive Tom Rosenbauer fishing flies for proven performance casting to trout. Explore these ready-made fly collections to find the best dries, nymphs, and streamers for more productive days on the water.