World's Largest Fishing Fly
Dutch John, Daggett County, Utah. Roadside attraction.
Details
- Where
- 1050 South Blvd, Dutch John, UT 84023. Directions
- When
- 7am-8pm daily.
- Getting there
- On the east side of US-191, at its intersection with South Blvd, next to the gas pumps at Dutch John Resort.
- Fees
- Free roadside viewing.
- Access
- Three-ton, 32-foot fly; moved to current location summer 2017.
- Phone
- (435) 848-8000
- Managed by
- Dutch John Resort.
- Established
- 2017.
The coolest, neatest and down right Rad, road side attraction this side of the East coast. The world's largest fly fishing fly.
Notable Events
- 2017The sculpture was loaded on a semi truck and hauled away from Logan, bought by the Dutch John Resort near Flaming Gorge to front its fishing shop. hjnews.com
People
- David Orr, Dutch John Resort Manager.
- Jerry Carlson, builder of the giant fly; of Price, in the mining industry (1990s).
- Kohn Smith, owner of the Rivers Wild fly shop where the fly first stood.
- Bryan Whitaker, Round Rocks fly shop co-owner in Logan.
Sources
- dutchjohnresort.com/resources/fishing-resources
- roadsideamerica.com/tip/9389
- dutchjohnresort.com
- hjnews.com/logan_hj/friday-finishers-goodbye-giant-fly/article_d6205900-6bd6-51a1-9cac-6f21e55adb25.html
- hjnews.com/news/local-landmark-three-ton-fly-sculpture-remains-an-official-piece-of-logan-city-artwork/article_5b9d3135-c112-5863-bfcb-4b6494795874.html
- dutchjohnresort.com/resources/fishing-resources/worlds-largest-fly-fishing-fly