Purple Vrain

Some flies imitate. Some flies attract. The Purple Vrain does both — and then talks fish into doing something they'll regret.

Born from a handshake between two legendary patterns — the St. Vrain's Caddis and the Purple Haze — this hybrid dry fly carries the flush-floating, low-riding silhouette of the St. Vrain's with the purple body that trout simply cannot leave alone. We're talking fish coming up from deep pools just to investigate. They can't help themselves. It's basically unfair.

The Purple Vrain cut its teeth on Dinkey Creek, where picky trout and technical water demand a fly that can do more than just show up. It passed the test. The purple dubbing catches light in a way that triggers strikes even in off-color or low-light conditions, while the caddis-style wing keeps it riding high and visible through broken water. A poly over wing adds an extra layer of visibility so you can track it through fast riffles and choppy runs without losing sight of your fly.

• Hook: Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry Barbless FM5050
• Hybrid of the proven St. Vrain's Caddis and Purple Haze patterns
• Flush-floating caddis profile with a high-visibility purple body
• Poly over wing for enhanced visibility in fast or broken water
• Pulls trout up from deep pools — attractor fishing at its finest
• Battle-tested on Dinkey Creek
• Effective in riffles, runs, flat water, and during caddis hatches
• Hand-tied with quality materials for durability and lifelike presentation

Fish it solo or run it as the lead fly in a dry-dropper rig. Once you put it on the water, you'll understand why both parent patterns have stood the test of time — and why this one earns a permanent spot in your box.