Bill Sargent from Florida Today wrote a recent article on Patterson Saltwater Flies and our fund-raising efforts. The article explains our mission, my children's condition, fund-raising, and, of course, a great fly - the Giles Clouser.

Florida Today - Flies tied to personal cause. Dad makes, sells Giles Clouser to help fight twins' disease

I want to thank everyone for their orders in response to the Florida Today article. My family is touched that so many people read Bill's article and placed orders. Please bear with me over the next week or two as I get the orders processed. Remember, I do this after my normal day job! Also, if you don't need flies, you can still donate directly to the same fund-raising effort at Holly's Fundraising Page

I recently had the good fortune to meet Steve Gibson at the Federation of Fly Fishers Conclave in Orlando. I sat with Steve while he tied some of his modified D.T. Specials and Myakka Minnows. We discussed West coast beach snook, Everglades fishing, kayak fishing, and of course, his flies. I also brought up my families fund raising activities, including this website. Steve is a good guy and a great fly tyer. In his recent blog he wrote about Patterson Saltwater Flies. Please check it out and if you're on the West coast or looking to book a guide for some Everglades fishing, please call Steve at Southern Drawl Kayak Fishing and tell'em Stuart sent you!

Steve's Blog containing Patterson Saltwater Flies

I tie quality saltwater flies for tarpon, snook, redfish, and trout. Living near the beautiful Indian River Lagoon, I get to experiment with a number of different fly patterns; modifying colors, adding or removing flash, and even changing the swimming characteristics of the fly. From these experiences, I have selected the best producing files to make available via my website. Each fly is described in terms of species, color, and hook size. You will find flies for Sanibel beach snook, Mosquito Lagoon redfish, and Indian River Gator trout!

Please take your time and browse my fly catalog. New flies will be added over time.

Proceeds from the sale of my flies go to fund medical research. For more information visit www.helpholly.org

You read that right! Mustad has donated hooks to help raise money for medical research! This means when you order a fly on a number 1, 2 or 4 Mustad hook, it will be tied on the Signature Series S71SZ hook. Besides getting a great fly tied on a hook from the industry leader, each fly sold will now generate MORE money for medical research. Thanks Mustad!

Captain Meskauskas has included a blog entry for Patterson Saltwater Flies on his website. The entry includes fantastic photos of my flies and a wonderful write-up of our cause.

"Every once in a while I get inspired by something or someone, and this is exactly what happened the minute I came across Stuart Patterson's website. I was doing some research on pompano flies when I came across Stuart's site and after reading through his site I had to buy some flies."

Read more at Capt. John's Saltwater Fly Fishing & Photography Blog

My daughters, Hope and Holly, have a goal of raising $40,000 for medical research by the time they graduate high-school [read more]. Your on-line purchase funds medical research through the American Syringomyelia Alliance Projects Kids For A Cure Program. In addition to purchasing flies, you can also donate by going to www.HelpHolly.Org and click on the "Donate to Holly's Cause" link on the menu. Enter your amount and type in Holly Patterson for the childs name.

I would like to thank everyone for their generous support!
Thank You - Stuart & Family

Check out this fantasic new fly designed by Captain Costadura. The ScrumCrabShrimpolicious is a super buggy pattern that should drive the redfish crazy!

Captain Honson Lau, aka Benzo, has been very gracious and allowed Patterson Saltwater Flies to use some of his truly awesome photographs on our banner. Please check out more of his incredible fly fishing photos and read his reports at http://saltyshores.com