• Olive Latex Dragonfly Nymph by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo

Fly Patterns

Fly patterns developed and refined by Alan Hobson.

This is a collection of fly patterns that have been developed by Alan based on his many hours of observation at the water's edge.  All the flies featured below are available in the Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo fly shop and can be ordered via email and sent all over the country and the world.

Click on this link to view Alan's Thrift Fly Menu.

Alan has developed a range of new midge fly patterns, especially good in winter.  Click on this link to view the Midge Patterns.

Please note that a lead time of up to 4 weeks may be required should you order flies that are not currently in stock.  Please check with Alan if you have a specific deadline for your flies.

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Please note that colours and designs may vary slightly from the pictures on the website.

Red Eyed Damsel by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Greywing Simpson by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Minky Appetizer by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo EP Warrior by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Slim Damsel by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo VDK Minnow by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Riffle Beetle by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Cori Nymph by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Predacious diving beetle by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Back Swimmer by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Caddis Pupae by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Olive Brown Minky by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Klippies & Karoo by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Aeshnidae Simpson by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Olive Aeshnidae by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Dropper Snail by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Black Latex Aeshnidae by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Zonker Simpson Monnow by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Olive Zonker Simpson by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Redfin Minnow by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Hot Spot Filoplume CDC Marabou & Copper by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Corixia by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Black Brassie Emerger by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Chartreuse Brassie Emerger by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Olive Brassie Emerger by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Olive & Black CDC Marabou & Copper by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Hobson's Platana, African Clawed Frog Weighted Olive Zak Variation by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Unweighted Zak Variation by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Red Bead Head Simpson Special by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Thrift Minnow by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Platted Bloodworm by Alan Hobson, Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Floating Snail, by Alan Hobson of Wild fly fishing in the Karoo Black Adams, Adams, Fishing Flies, Speciality Flies