$450.00
Fly fishing in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota offers a rich and distinctive angling experience—and Favorite Flies for the Upper Midwest is your guide to 50 essential patterns that reflect the region’s unique waters. Curated by veteran angler Jerry Darkes, each fly in this collection is selected for its effectiveness, historical significance, or deep regional roots.
Featuring high-quality images, detailed recipes, and tying insights from local experts, this book is both a practical reference and a tribute to the fisheries of the Upper Midwest. Whether you're targeting trout, bass, or steelhead, these flies belong in your box.
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Format: Softcover
About the Author:
Jerry Darkes is a seasoned guide, fly tackle sales rep, and instructor with over 40 years of experience. Known as a leading expert on Great Lakes steelhead and warmwater fly fishing, he was the first “fly fishing only” guide on Ohio’s Lake Erie tributaries. His writing has appeared in Fly Fish America, Fly Tyer, and American Angler. He is also the author of Fly Fishing the Inland Oceans and Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region. Jerry lives in Strongsville, Ohio.
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