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Imposters: The Flies We Fish and the Fish They Catch

Imposters: The Flies We Fish and the Fish They Catch contains twenty-one essays, all built—some of them very loosely—around a single theme: artificial flies.

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Skip Morris Bass Flies

Skip Morris bass flies...these highly effective patterns are trusted by bluegill and largemouth-bass fanatics across North America. Designed by master fly tier and author, Skip Morris.

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Skip Morris Searun Cutthroat Flies

Skip Morris searun cutthroat flies...also used effectively to push salmon and steelhead into striking instinctively. A lively attractor fly designed by master tier and fly fishing author, Skip Morris.

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Skip Morris Streamers

Skip Morris streamers...these dazzling and bright baby trout imitations cause aggressive strikes from big trout in both rivers and lakes. Designed by master fly tier and author, Skip Morris.

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Skip Morris Emergers

Skip Morris emergers...trout love these convincing imitations of a mayfly struggling to hatch. Designed by master tier and fly fishing author, Skip Morris.

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