Mark E. Brown

Most anglers know Wisconsin rivers and small streams can change quickly, clear one day, tea stained after a rain, and icy cold in spring. The good news is that a practical box of proven patterns will cover most situations. Below are ten fishing flies for sale that consistently catch trout, smallmouth bass, and panfish across the Driftless region, Northwoods tributaries, and Great Lakes feeder streams. Use the notes as a shopping list, then adjust sizes and colors to match your water.