Wyoming Renegade

Buoyant, bold, and built to flirt with choppy water.

Who it’s for (and why you’ll care)

If you fish rivers that look like they audition for rapids, or you like your flies visible, lively, and annoying to trout, this one’s for you. The Wyoming Renegade gives extra buoyancy and presence so you spend less time re-rigging and more time pretending you meant to land that beast.

Key Features & Design

• Longer shank hook — adds buoyancy and makes the fly easier to fish in choppy water.
• Elk hair tail — natural flotation and a lifelike silhouette.
• Red tail accent — contrast that attracts attention (and bites).
• Grizzly hackle — lively movement and texture that sells the hatch impression.
• Back component — adds durability and profile to the fly.

Performance & Benefits

This fly is tuned for action. The longer shank hook lifts the pattern so it skates across chop instead of drowning; the elk hair and grizzly hackle keep it buoyant and twitchy, giving adopting trout something they can’t ignore. Translation: fewer lost flies, more solid hookups, and weekend stories that don’t start with “well, I almost…”

Use it on windy afternoons, rough riffles, or anytime you want a confident presentation without babying your gear. It’s built to handle real conditions and questionable decisions — the kind that earn you campfire bragging rights.

Ready to upgrade your float game? Toss a Wyoming Renegade in your fly box and make your next session feel like an AXG Life outing — Life, Adventure-Ready. Add to cart and teach choppy water who’s boss.