Since 2003
Delektable Flies.
More than 1,000 patterns designed, tied and field tested by Dan Delekta on the Madison and the other rivers and oceans he fishes.
- Est. 1982
- Lodge & shop on the Madison since 1990
- Outfitter License #680
- Cameron, Montana
Precision craftsmanship
Dan’s trademark collection
Dan began tying flies when he was 10. He has since designed more than 1,000 patterns that make up the trademark Delektable collection, and he is constantly designing, tying and field testing new ones on the legendary Madison River just outside his door.
His patterns use both traditional and new-age materials. Beartooth Flyfishing also sells Delektable Flies wholesale to other shops.
Tied here, fished here
From the Madison
On the water
What’s working this month
Heat moves the big hatches aside and trout forage on hoppers, flying ants and beetles. Nocturnal stoneflies and spruce moths keep fish feeding through hot days and nights.
Flies: Hoppers · ants · beetles · tiny PMDs · nocturnal stones
One of the most fun times of the year. October caddis and Blue Wings replace hoppers and ants. Sculpin patterns and attractor nymphs fish well in the fast-to-slow transitions and drop-offs.
Flies: Delektable Lil’ Chubby · Halo · Chubbyness · sculpin patterns
Some of the best streamer fishing of the year. Nymphs bring numbers, but streamers move the larger browns as they focus on spawning. Colored-up browns and rosy-cheeked rainbows.
Flies: Delektable Guide Stone · Jig Hook Tungsten Micro Spanker #16–18 · Wire Worm · streamers
Fish the flies Dan ties.
Book a full day on the Upper Madison or one of Montana’s other trophy rivers. Stop in at the shop on Highway 287 any time; the coffee is on us.