Far Bank
RIO's Morrish Dirty Bird
MSRP
Product Information
In the late 80s, long before beadheads reached the Americas and as my slack-line nymphing game came into its own, I became darn near a one-pattern angler. The fly of choice was a commercial rendition of Cal Bird's Bird's Nest. With a few #16s, a spool of 5X, and some BB shot, I felt unstoppable. Once beads came forward, I began working on my own version of the Bird's Nest, and after a good deal of experimentation settled on the Dirty Bird, which was my first-ever royalty pattern. After nearly three decades of fishing it, it remains my go-to pattern. If I want to skip the careful observation period and just go fishing, this is my fly. It is super generic and buggy and works as a caddis, mayfly and scud. The black bead is more subtle and realistic than other beads and the fly works great dead-drifted or on the swing.
Travel Country Outfitters
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(22)
1101 E Altamonte Dr
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Other Far Bank Available
Same-day Local Delivery Available
Store Pickup Available
Bass Pro Shops
5156 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Other Far Bank Available
DICK'S Sporting Goods - Daytona Beach
2500 W International Speedway Blvd Ste 100
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Other Far Bank Available
Bass Pro Shops
1880 W Checkered Flag Blvd Ste. N-100
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Other Far Bank Available
DICK'S Sporting Goods - Lakeland
919 Lakeland Park Center Dr #300
Lakeland, FL 33809
Other Far Bank Available
DICK'S Sporting Goods - Ocala
4414 SW College Rd #1800
Ocala, FL 34474
Other Far Bank Available
Bass Pro Shops
(1)
750 Bass Pro Dr NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Other Far Bank Available
DICK'S Sporting Goods - Wesley Chapel
5925 Wesley Grove Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Other Far Bank Available
DICK'S Sporting Goods - Brooksville
12936 Cortez Blvd
Brooksville, FL 34613
Other Far Bank Available
DICK'S Sporting Goods - Brandon
901 Brandon Town Center Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
Other Far Bank Available
Bass Pro Shops
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(1)
10501 Palm River Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
Other Far Bank Available
Tampa Fishing Outfitters
(1)
3916 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
Other Far Bank Available
Orlando Outfitters
2814 Corrine Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
Authorized Far Bank Dealer
Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
2133 Component Loop Suite 1001
Oviedo, FL 32765
Authorized Far Bank Dealer
DICK'S Sporting Goods - Orlando
1100 N Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32828
Authorized Far Bank Dealer
New Smyrna Beach Outfitters
223A Canal St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Authorized Far Bank Dealer
Kayaks By Bo
1127 W King Street
Cocoa, FL 32922
Authorized Far Bank Dealer
DICK'S Sporting Goods - Melbourne
1700 W New Haven Ave
Melbourne, FL 32904
Authorized Far Bank Dealer
Harry Goode's Outdoor Shop
(2)
1231 E New Haven Ave
Melbourne, FL 32901
Authorized Far Bank Dealer
Sodium Fishing Gear
(3)
7763 W Gulf to Lake Hwy
Crystal River, FL 34429
Authorized Far Bank Dealer
Product Information
In the late 80s, long before beadheads reached the Americas and as my slack-line nymphing game came into its own, I became darn near a one-pattern angler. The fly of choice was a commercial rendition of Cal Bird's Bird's Nest. With a few #16s, a spool of 5X, and some BB shot, I felt unstoppable. Once beads came forward, I began working on my own version of the Bird's Nest, and after a good deal of experimentation settled on the Dirty Bird, which was my first-ever royalty pattern. After nearly three decades of fishing it, it remains my go-to pattern. If I want to skip the careful observation period and just go fishing, this is my fly. It is super generic and buggy and works as a caddis, mayfly and scud. The black bead is more subtle and realistic than other beads and the fly works great dead-drifted or on the swing.
