As the great spring hatches start to pass and water temperatures rise into summer, many Midwestern fly anglers turn their attention to warmwater species like smallmouth, pike and musky. For some of us, this obsession started right after ice-out, but summer brings the glory days for these warmwater species. Here are a few of the top patterns you’ll find in my box this summer.
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FLY RECOMMENDATIONS | TOP WARMWATER FLY PICKS FROM DAVE GELLATLY
Dave Gellatly, Far Bank Midwest Sales Rep
June 23, 2025

RIO's Flash Drive, Silver Size 2/0
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RIO's PTO Popper, Olive/Tan Size 4
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RIO's Meat Sweats, Natural Size 1
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RIO's Brammer Skinny Dipper, Hot Yellow Size 1
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