Favorite Flies for Texas: 50 Essential Patterns from Local Experts

The Lone Star State offers an amazing amount of diverse fly fishing opportunities, from stripers in Lake Texoma, to redfish in Laguna Madre, to trout and bass in the Guadalupe River. In this book guide, fly shop owner Chris Johnson shares 50 best fly patterns for the state as well as their histories, tips and tricks for fishing them, and detailed recipes.

Chris Johnson is the owner and founder of Living Waters Fly Fishing, a fly shop and guide service based out of Round Rock, Texas. He has guided the Texas Hill Country for over a decade and has fly fished the heart of the state for twenty years. Chris has been a licensed guide in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Alaska and is an IFFF Certified Casting Instructor, Umpqua Signature Fly Designer, Tenkara USA Guide, and TPWD Angler Educator. He is also a pro team member for Whiting Farms, Scott Fly Rods, and Scientific Anglers. He lives in Round Rock, Texas.