Blue Ribbon Flies

Waypoints DVD — $29.95 Following in the footsteps of Confluence’s earlier releases DRIFT, RISE and CONNECT, WAYPOINTS is the most exotic, ambitious and in-depth feature-length project that Confluence has ever created. Shot around the world in both fresh and saltwater, locations include flats fishing St. Brandon’s Atoll in the Indian Ocean, trout fishing the wilds of Patagonian Chile, coastal Southeast Alaska for Steelhead, the Himalayan rivers of India for Golden Mahseer, and the jungles of Venezuela for saber-toothed payara. Confluence has become known for great stories, interesting character profiles, soulful interviews, an amazing diversity of species, and the finest cinematography in the world of fly fishing. WAYPOINTS delivers on all of these things and more. An incredible travel-logue-style fishing film that truly showcases not only the fly fishing lifestyle, but the journey itself as seen through the eyes of anglers Oliver White, Jeff Currier, Greg Bricker, Gerhard Laubscher, Rooster Leavens, and several other interesting and unique characters.

Waypoints Hip Pack - Large — $149.95 High-capacity, hip pack for fishing gear on the go. Simms’ new Large Waypoints Hip Pack is a feature-rich companion powered by PU-coated 420D nylon Oxford and 210D nylon HT Dobby fabrics. Aluminum architecture is non-flexing for improved load carry and smoother transfer of the pack from back to front. Removable shoulder- and side-secure straps ensure comfort while en route. A large compression-molded workbench with convenient clamshell access houses an interior divider page and keeps essentials in check. And additional benefits include side load lifters for weight transfer, magnetic tool ports, zippered pockets at the waistband, a water bottle/jacket holder at the bottom, and patch-on tippet tender and floatant holders.

Waypoints Hip Pack - Small — $99.95 Lightweight, hardworking hip pack with intuitive features for fishing gear on the go. Simms’ new Waypoints Hip Pack Small is powered by PU-coated 420D nylon Oxford and 210D nylon HT Dobby fabrics that deliver clean, catch-free aesthetics. Patterned shoulder and side secure straps that are removable upon reaching destinations. A large compression-molded workbench opens to on-the-water essentials such as flies and boxes. And additional features include magnetic tool ports, zippered waistband pockets, an exterior loop field for attaching extras, and patch-on tippet tender and floatant holders.

Waypoints Sling Pack - Small — $99.95 Compact, ultra-light, feature-rich fishing sling for conquering gear chaos in comfort. Shoulder essential fishing gear in chaos-free comfort thanks to Simms’ new ultra-light, sized-down Waypoints Sling Pack. PU-coated 420D nylon Oxford and 210D nylon HT Dobby fabrics are tenacious through tough conditions, while patterned shoulder and side secure straps ensure great fit and all-day comfort. Additional features include a U-shaped zippered opening for easy-access to the 10-liter main compartment. And when it’s time to swap flies a fold-down workbench, with tippet tender and floatant/shake holder, makes for seamless transitions. Finally, tap magnetic tool ports for easy hemo/plier/nipper access, compression straps for exterior storage, and a top-zippered pocket for sunglasses safekeeping.

WD 40 — $2.50 Make sure to have a few of these in your box on your next trip to Yellowstone country. Available in chocolate and gray.

WD 50 — $2.50 This killer little fly works everywhere we've fished it! Available in olive.

Western Fly Fishing Strategies — $18.95 by Craig Mathews - This thorough guide to the best techniques used to fish all of Yellowstone and other western waters is in its second printing. This book, and the strategies it offers, has received rave reviews from across the country.

Wet Wading Socks — $19.99 Redesigned to offer more support, cushion, durability and comfort. Designed to fold over our Flats Sneaker or wading boots to filter out sand and mud.

Whip Finisher/Cutter — $19.99 We finally found a source for the Whip finisher/cutter. This great tool helps your fly tying to be just a little more efficient. If you watch Craig's tying videos you'll notice that he is always using his!

White Miller Soft Hackle Emerger — $2.50 Chief fly designer and Firehole junkie, Nick Nicklas began fishing a small white soft hackle pattern dead drifted or swung slightly below the surface, and it turned out to be exactly what we needed to fool these focused fish. Size 16.

Whiting & Hebert Miner Hen Capes — $30.00 Dense barbs and web for better wing silhouette, fuller flies and easier tying. Exceptionally fine yet strong quill for less breakage during tying.

Whiting 100 Packs — $24.00 Enough superb Whiting saddle hackle to tie a minimum of 100 Flies.

Whiting Eurohackle Saddles — $66.00 These saddles contain mostly size 12 & 14 feathers, perfect for drake patterns and other large dry flies. We dye these to order, so please allow an extra few days for delivery of dyed saddles.

Whitlock’s SLF Dubbing Dispenser — $19.99 This is a 1.2 denier, 1.5" staple synthetic material that has been permantly waterproofed. It makes fantastic tight bodies on dries past size 28. just take a look at the great hatch matching colours. Colors Include :- Black, Brown, Blue Dun, Blue Wing Olive, Amber, Light Cahill, Mahogany, Brown Olive, Adams Gray, Olive, Pale Evening Dun, Hendrickson Pink.

Whole Turkey Tails — $12.95 Emerging PMD, Epeorous Nymphs & hoppers are just a few of many patterns that can be tied using turkey tail quill sections from these beautiful birds.

Widows Web — $2.99 An extremely water resistant material that has found its way into several of our “personal flies”. We use it for wings, shucks, tails, para-posts and bodies. Guides often use it for strike indicators too! Great for winging cripple patterns in the perfect colors.

Wilderness Adventure Trifold Maps — $9.95 If you are a map junkie like all of us here at BRF you are sure to find these beautiful maps helpful, time saving and accurate. These maps are sure to be part of your Yellowstone fishing kit and trip planner.

Winter Jack Rabbit Feet — $8.99 An awesome material for wings on emergers and duns. The hair floats well naturally and comes in great natural as well as dyed colors.

Wired T Dip — $2.50 Brand new for 2016, this little tenkara fly has been a joy to fish as well as tie. Size 16.

Wolf Moon Slope Tuck Net — $107.00 Finally a net made for those of us who prefer a hip pack instead of a vest. The curved handle allows this net to be comfortably placed between ones' back and pack. Clear rubber bag and a catch and release shaped hoop.

Woodchuck Hide — $19.99 Great for Caddis, Streamers and Attractors! This buggy hair is unique.

Wooden handle Bottle Opener — $16.00 Bottle openers are quite possibly the most essential item in any man’s pocket.

Woolhead Sculpin — $3.99 Sculpins are a large part of a trout's diet on rivers such as the Madison and Gallatin. The prehistoric bait fish are a meal most trout can not deny. Wool is the perfect sculpin material because it packs into a beautiful head. Available in black. Size 4.

Woolly Bugger — $2.50 Who doesn't use a bugger? This is a versatile fly that can be used to give the impression of a large number of food sources and as such is considered a generalist pattern that's always worth a try and a must have for any fly box. Whether you are fishing for bass, walleye, panfish or even trout, the old standby is, and has been for many years, the woolly bugger. Available in size 8.

X Caddis - Amber — $2.50 We first designed this important pattern to imitate the prolific emergences of Hydropscyhe sp caddis, the most important species of caddis on Yellowstone area rivers, in size #16. In size #18 it imitates the Helicopsyche sp. caddis so important to anglers fishing the Firehole River in June from Fountain Flats to Biscuit Basin.