EJ’s Longtail Current Rider

EJ’s Longtail Current Rider

The EJ’s Longtail Current Rider is built for anglers who love a fly with movement and subtle, natural appeal. Its long, speckled tail flows effortlessly with the current, mimicking emerging insects or small drifting prey. Paired with a soft olive-brown hackle that pulses with every twitch and drift, this fly delivers lifelike action that trout can’t resist.

This pattern shines in slow seams, riffles, and transitional waters where fish key in on delicate silhouettes. Whether swung across a run or dead-drifted just beneath the surface, the Longtail Current Rider brings a versatile presentation that produces strikes year-round.

Hand-tied with care, each fly offers the perfect blend of realism, motion, and durability—making it a must-have for any angler’s wet-fly box.

Perfect for: trout, smallmouth bass, and panfish
Best used in: moving water, soft currents, and evening hatches
Style: soft-hackle wet fly with extended tail for maximum movement