Black's Flies GB Rubberleg Copper Jon Nymph Flies - 12

After I saw some other reviews I thought I would let others know I have purchased around 8 dozen of these from STP and have not had a problem. I have had problems with other brands from STP but not these. They seem to stay tied on the hook, they have not turned and have not broke. I have landed 5 lb.+ fish with these in a size as small as a #20. I have fished many for several days and have had no more problems than you would with any fly. All of that said I know fly manufactures will sell second quality flys to people like STP that would otherwise be rejected so it is possible to get a bad batch or some flys that may have larger problems than the color was off or something less concerning.

My fishing guide in NZ thought these were great until I snagged a rock and the hook bent open. Then I snagged my shirt and the hook just flat broke off. The next fly had the flashback chip off after several casts. The next thing I did was to forget I even had them. Had I hooked a 4# or larger trout on one of these flies I surely would have lost it. Avoid this brand or you may be very disappointed to lose a trophy fish.

These seem to be well constructed flies that will survive some abuse. Looking forward to putting them to the test this spring.

These may seem like a good deal, but they are junk. Most of them started to fall apart on me after a few hours of fishing.

Very affordable and cheaper than I could make myself!