Moonlit Fly Fishing

06/09/2026

🔥 “Hopper season isn’t subtle… and neither is this pattern.” 🔥
60-Second Nitro Halo Hopper Time-Lapse Tie

There’s a point in summer when trout stop thinking and start reacting.

That’s where the Nitro Halo Hopper comes in.

Built with bold foam geometry, high-contrast profile, and movement that reads instantly in broken water, this pattern is designed for anglers who aren’t trying to “match” the moment—they’re trying to trigger it.

Tied using premium materials from Moonlit Fly Fishing and high-performance fibers and synthetics from Semperfli, this is a pattern built around one idea:

visibility + reaction = eats

Watch the full 60-second time-lapse and see how fast the build actually comes together.

🎯 Kit here:
https://moonlitflyfishing.com/products/nitro-halo-hopper-fly-tying-kit-premium-foam-grasshopper-trout-pattern-sizes-6-14

What matters more in your hopper fishing—silhouette or movement?👇

06/06/2026

🎥💥 FROM FOAM TO CHAOS: Watch This Hopper Get CRUSHED! 💥🎥

It starts with a strip of foam at the vise...

A few quick wraps. A simple body. A clean silhouette.

Then suddenly you're standing knee-deep in summer water, drifting tight to the bank, waiting for the moment every hopper angler lives for...

💥 BOOM.

A violent topwater eat.

The kind that makes your heart skip a beat and leaves a hole where your fly used to be.

🦗 The AeroFoam Hopper is one of my favorite fast-and-easy hopper patterns to tie when grasshoppers are flying and trout are looking up. It's durable, floats like a cork, and flat-out gets eaten.

🔥 Watch this 60-second time-lapse and see how quickly you can go from the tying bench to explosive surface takes.

👇 Have you ever watched a trout absolutely DESTROY a hopper pattern?

Tell me about your best hopper eat in the comments!

🎯 Full AeroFoam Hopper Tutorial:
moonlitflyfishing.com/blogs/moonlit-fly-fishing/crush-em-with-hoppers-fly-fishing-secrets-a-killer-aerofoam-guide-series-hopper-pattern-tutorial

🎯 AeroFoam Hopper Fly Tying Kit:
moonlitflyfishing.com/products/aerofaom-guide-series-hopper-fly-tying-kit-1

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06/05/2026

🔥 UNIDENTIFIED. UNAPOLOGETIC. UNBELIEVABLY EFFECTIVE. 🔥

Some flies imitate a specific bug.

Others blur the lines.

The Purple USO (Unidentified Sinking Object) lives somewhere in between. 😈

A slim biot body. Pulsing soft hackle. Lively rubber legs. Just enough movement to make trout think it's worth eating.

And honestly? They rarely ask questions before they commit.

🎬 Watch this 60-second time-lapse as one of my signature patterns comes to life on the vise.

Check out our blog post here with full materials list https://moonlitflyfishing.com/blogs/moonlit-fly-fishing/the-uso-rubberleg-soft-hackle-nymph-adventure-awaits-in-every-drift

👇 I'M CURIOUS 👇

Are you fishing natural colors... or are you confident enough to throw purple when the fishing gets tough?

Drop your answer below. ⬇️

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06/02/2026

🔥 TROUT CAN’T IGNORE THIS FLY… 🔥

What happens when you combine a Copper John, Green Drake nymph, soft hackle movement, and rubber legs? 👀🎣

You get an absolute trout eater. 💥🐟

Watch this 60-second time lapse of my Rubber Leg Copper John Green Drake Soft Hackle Nymph come to life at the vise! This pattern blends proven fish-catching design with extra movement and realism that can trigger aggressive eats in fast water and technical drifts alike.

⚡ Features:
🟢 Rubber legs for lifelike motion
🟢 Soft hackle pulse and movement
🟢 Slim weighted profile for getting down fast
🟢 Durable wire body with a cleaner symmetrical wrap

This fly has quickly become one of my favorite modern attractor-style nymphs. Would YOU fish this pattern? 👇

💬 Drop a comment:
➡️ “FISHY” if you’d tie this
➡️ “GREEN DRAKE” if you’d fish it
➡️ Tag a fly tyer who needs to try this pattern!

🎥 Full tutorial now available!

06/01/2026

🐸💥 They asked what I throw in the slop. I let the time lapse answer. 👇

Watch the Bog Raider Nitro Frog Slider come to life in this wild time lapse — from bare hook to topwater predator in under a minute. 🎬⚡
This isn't just a fly. It's an ambush machine built for big bass, dark water, and that surface explosion you'll replay in your head all week. 🌿🎯

🧵 Ready to tie your own? Grab the Bog Raider Nitro Frog Slider Fly Tying Kit and build something that bass can't resist: 👉 https://moonlitflyfishing.com/products/bog-raider-nitro-frog-slider-kit-bass-frog-fly-tying-kit
🔁 Tag a bass hunter who NEEDS this in their box. Drop a 🐸 below if you'd throw this fly first cast.

05/28/2026

🌙🐭 Some flies catch fish.
Some flies wake up predators.

The Master Splinter Mouse wasn’t designed for subtle takes. It was built for that moment in the dark when the river suddenly ERUPTS beside your fly and your heart jumps into your throat. 💥

Big trout don’t sip mice.
They hunt them.

This 60-second tie captures one of the most violent topwater patterns you can throw when the light fades and the big fish leave cover looking for something worth killing.

⚡ Built to:
• Push water and trigger savage surface eats
• Ride clean with a realistic mouse profile
• Survive brutal strikes from aggressive fish

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the kind of eat that makes your hands shake after the hookup… this pattern belongs in your box.

🎥 Watch the build. Tie a few. Then wait for the explosion.

👉 Full tutorial + materials:
https://moonlitflyfishing.com/blogs/moonlit-fly-fishing/unveiling-the-master-splinter-mouse-pattern-a-rodent-feast-for-fish

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05/21/2026

Nitro Golden Stone Time-Lapse 🔥 | Deadly Stonefly Pattern You NEED This Season

Ever wonder what goes into tying a fish-crushing Golden Stonefly pattern? 👀

Watch this 60-second time-lapse of the Nitro Golden Stone come to life — a must-have pattern when big trout are keying in on stoneflies.

✅ Realistic profile
✅ Durable materials
✅ Designed to catch more fish, not just look good in a box

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your fly tying game or want a proven pattern that produces on the water, this kit makes it easy 👇

👉 Grab the Nitro Golden Stone Fly Tying Kit here:
https://moonlitflyfishing.com/products/nitro-golden-stone-fly-tying-kit

Whether you're tying for your next trip or stocking your box with confidence, this is one pattern you don’t want to miss.

💬 Drop a comment if you’ve fished golden stones before
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05/15/2026

This is a great emerging pattern, one that took some time for me to get over the fear of tying. Now it is one of my absolute favorites. Check out this quick time-lapse video and find the full-length tutorial here: https://youtu.be/tk5lHfUwSHQ

05/15/2026

We just got word our NEW Moonlit Umbra V2 Rods in 7'6" 3wt 4pc, 7'6" 4wt 5pc pack rod, 9' 8wt, and 10' 5wt are picked up and started their way to us from Korea. These should start shipping June 1, 2026. Enjoy special savings now with $30.00 off. Price will go up $15.00 on May 25, 2026 and at $199.99 on June 1, 2026 when we start shipping. Grab them now and save! This rods are a beautiful upgrade from our original, and we are super excited to bring them to you.

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05/14/2026

Here is John’s finished product of a trip to Swan Valley and the SF of Snake River and Salt River in Wyoming with River Retreat Lodge!

Quiet Idaho River: Native Cutthroat Trout, No Crowds! Fly Fishing Diaries Season 1 Ep1

Discover a quiet river paradise on the Salt River with one of Idaho's hidden gems (River Retreat Lodge) during shoulder season—no crowds, just native cutthro...