River Pattern Guide

Best Flies for New River

Despite its name, the New River is one of the oldest rivers on earth — geologists estimate it predates the Appalachian Mountains themselves, making it among the most ancient rivers in North America. F...

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2 recommended patterns

Meat Whistle fly pattern
Streamer

Meat Whistle

A compact, heavily-weighted sculpin imitation that rides hook-point-up to bounce along rocky bottoms

Sizes #2–#6

Home Invader fly pattern
Streamer

Home Invader

A long, articulated streamer built on a Fish Skull head that creates an exaggerated swimming action

Sizes #1/0–#4