He Revealed the 10 Flies EVERY Trout Angler Needs (No More Guessing)

Steve Smith — the force behind Smitty’s Fly Box and a 30-year veteran of commercial fly tying — breaks down the exact flies he trusts on real water every single week. In this episode we cover: 🔥 The “Core 12” flies every angler should own 🔥 Why Perdigons and jig nymphs changed modern trout fishing 🔥 The dry-dropper setups Steve uses on the Green, Madison, and Logan 🔥 Why Royal Wulffs, Elk Hair Caddis & Stimulators still dominate 🔥 How to choose the right sizes (and when to size DOWN) 🔥 The balanced leech Steve won’t fish without 🔥 The easiest flies to tie as a beginner — and which materials to buy first 🔥 The truth about fly durability & materials (glue, thread choice, tension) 🔥 What it takes to tie flies for Sportsman’s Warehouse & fly shops nationwide If you’ve ever stared at a fly bin wondering what to buy… this episode is your shortcut. 📦 Check out Smitty’s Fly Box → https://smittysflybox.com 🎣 Join Wet Fly Swing Pro → https://wetflyswing.com/pro 🌎 Trips, events & community for real anglers.