Rainy's Flies

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Rainy's Flies Quick Picks Best All-Around: Rainy's Flies - Best if you want one place to start for proven freshwater and saltwater patterns. The collection is small and curated, so it’s easy to grab confidence flies without overthinking it. Best for Saltwater Poppers: Rainy's CF Gurgler Fly - Great for anglers who want a surface fly that’s easy to fish and fun to watch. It’s a clean, buoyant “gurgler-style” profile that pushes water on a strip and draws attention fast. Best for Bonefish Flats: Rainy's Skinny Water Gotcha Fly - A smart pick for shallow, clear flats where you need a lighter, quieter presentation. Fish it when bonefish are cruising skinny water and a heavy fly would land too hard or hang up. Best Baitfish Profile: Rainy's Cordeiro's Flat Mack Fly - Built for anglers targeting predators keyed on baitfish silhouettes. The flatter profile helps it read like a real baitfish from a distance, especially on a steady strip. Best for Big Predators: Rainy's TK's El Dorado Deceiver Fly - A strong option when you need a larger, more aggressive baitfish pattern for hard-charging fish. Fish it on an intermediate or sinking line to cover water and trigger reaction eats. How to Choose Rainy's Flies Match the job: surface, mid-column, or bottom Action: Start by deciding where the fish are feeding. If you’re seeing surface pushes or chasing bait near the top, lean into gurglers and poppers. If fish are suspended, baitfish patterns are a better fit; if fish are pinned low, choose something that gets down quickly and stays there. Shallow flats vs. deeper water Best for: In skinny water, lighter patterns that land softly and ride hook-point-up tend to fish cleaner around grass and sand. When you move to deeper edges, channels, or faster current, pick flies that carry enough weight or water displacement to stay in the zone. Pick one confidence color, then add one contrast color Action: For baitfish flies, choose a natural “match” (think subtle, local-forage tones), then add