Jerry's Flies originated in 1975, with only six of the standard spinner fly patterns for trout fishing, such as the Black Gnat, Brown Hackle, Black Wooly Worm, Royal Coachman, March Brown, and Muddler. From these types of patterns, many other color combinations have been developed through field testing, today, after 30 years, they are still among the best patterns.

The original patterns were developed without a stinger Size 14 treble hook, but it was soon discovered that many fish, when striking short, were not being hooked. After adding this treble hook, the problem was solved. We also discovered that if the treble hook was tied tight up against the main hook, it would protrude straight back into the tail of the fly and any strike which occurred at the tail of the fly would hook the fish.

Experimenting with different size spinner blades is also an important factor. The blade is used as an attractant. In off colored water, especially in the spring, a larger blade, Size 2 or 3, produces more fish. One of the most important factors when using the spinner flies is to retrieve the lures very slowly and work the lure close to the bottom.

All of these factors have been developed over the past several years through trials and from information received from fishermen throughout the United States.

In the beginning, only a few patterns were developed for fishing friends. After a couple years, local bait shops began purchasing these patterns. Then, people from other states came to West Virginia to trout fish, purchased our spinner flies for use in this state and took them back to their own states to use in their local area. It wasn't long until bait shops in neighboring states began requesting our lures. These requests have continued and virtually cover the entire 48 states, with the foreign markets as well.

Now that the spinner flies are so widely used, many fishermen still have questions regarding their use. To help solve this problem, a condensed, simple version booklet titled "TROUT FISHING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES" was written. This booklet teaches the correct application of the techniques needed to work the spinner fly correctly and attract the fish, thus enabling the fishermen to become more interested and determined in the challenge of catching the "BIG ONE". We believe that offering these techniques will involve more people into the sport of fishing.

If you are looking for a unique trout catching lure, the JERRY'S SPINNER FLY is the one.

After developing a "sure catching" trout lure, Jerry's Flies in the last five years has been testing various types of lures for musky, walleyes and panfish. Field testing is being performed on these lures, as they were when developing the Spinner Flies. With the number of variables that occur during the year, the lures must have to be changed to fit the situation that occur.

This is why each day may require a different lure, color or presentation to catch the fish. Continuous testing is being performed to learn more about the habits of the fish and how to catch them.

"Catch and Release is what we Practice"