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BJORN OSTBY Bjorn Ostby has been around fly fishing since he was old enough to wear a life jacket and drop his dad’s fiberglass rods out of the family canoe. Having grown up in the inland northwest for his entire life, Bjorn has had the opportunity to fish the blue ribbon trout streams of Idaho and Montana, the lakes of eastern Washington, and world- renowned steelhead rivers of the Pacific Northwest. Being able to easily access these fly testing laboratories in his backyard has allowed him to conduct plenty of “research.” This is evident in the wide variety of flies and in the effectiveness of his creations. Bjorn’s flies are an eclectic mix of modern and traditional materials and designs. His tying interests include everything from size 22 midges to huge articulated, meaty streamers for enticing the most aggressive of fish to turn cannibalistic. When nothing else is working, try one of his flies. Bjorn Ostby’s Rave Dawn Sizes: 4 CDPBO1001 22 Bjorn Ostby’s Rave Midnight Sizes: 4 CDPBO1003 Bjorn Ostby’s Rave Dusk Sizes: 4 CDPBO1002 CATCHFLYFISH.COM