Contemporary Fly Types and Illustrative Examples
The categorization of artificial flies has evolved considerably in the last 200 years as writers, fly tiers and fishing equipment retailers expound and promote new ideas and techniques. Additionally, as the popularity of fly fishing expanded globally to new and exotic target species, new flies and genera of flies came into being. There are many subtypes in some of these categories especially as they apply to trout flies. As well, any given pattern of artificial fly might well fit into multiple categories depending on its intended use. The following categorization with illustrative examples is derived from the following major artificial fly merchants offerings.
- Orvis - An American Fly Fishing Retailer in business since 1856
- Farlows of London - A British Fly Fishing Retailer in business since 1840
- Umpqua Feather Merchants - An American artificial fly manufacturer and wholesaler in business since 1972
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