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World's Largest Fishing Fly Sculpture, world record in Dutch John, Utah

May 02, 2024
World's Largest Fishing Fly Sculpture, world record in Dutch John, Utah

Dutch John, Utah, United States--A giant fishing fly sculpture was built by Jerry Carlson in the 1990s and was moved from a fishing shop in Logan to its current location near the Flaming Gorge in 2017; the fly is a replica of a “Royal Wulff” and weighs three tons and is 36 feet long, setting the world record for being the World's Largest Fishing Fly Sculpture, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

World's Largest Fishing Fly Sculpture, world record in Dutch John, Utah

"The Green River by Flaming Gorge Dam is a hot spot for fly fishing. We saw a ton of fisherman on our hike so it’s appropriate that the World’s Largest Fishing Fly has a home in this area," the PoppinUpUSA.com says.


"It’s original home was at a fly shop in Logan, Utah and was bought by Dutch John Resort in 2017. The fly is a replica of a “Royal Wulff” and weighs three tons and is 36 feet long. The attraction is free to view 24/7."

World's Largest Fishing Fly Sculpture, world record in Dutch John, Utah

"Take a look at the world's largest fishing fly, which is located in front of a fly fishing shop in Utah and replicates a very popular fishing fly," the Mix 104.3 says.


"You can find the largest fishing fly in the world at 1155 Little Hole Road in Dutch John, Utah. The fishing fly is in front of a fishing shop at the Dutch John Resort.

"The largest fishing fly in the world was built by Jerry Carlson in the 1990s and was moved from a fishing shop in Logan to its current location near the Flaming Gorge in 2017."


Photos: Waymarking.com

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