“Fly tying has many genres, from the very most rudimentary to the seriously realistic, and just about everything in-between. On viewing Lucas’s fly tying creations for the first time, his ideas and techniques will leave you both breathless and vigilant. This super stylized approach to fly tying and his enthusiasm, will no doubt guide you further down the rabbit hole!”

–Barry Ord Clarke, The Feather Bender

 “Lucas knows no boundaries and has no filters when it comes to tying flies. After 25 years on the fly-selection committee for Umpqua Feather Merchants, I rarely see flies that stand out with a unique point of view but are still connected to solving real fly-fishing problems. Lucas is a real innovator in the fly-tying world.”

–Brent Bauer, Umpqua Feather Merchants’ director of products

“Lucas’ meticulous attention to detail, coupled with his profound expertise in trout flies, enables him to craft mesmerizing creations that not only pay tribute to original designers but also result in highly functional flies, showcasing the artistry that only a passionate and skilled fly tier can achieve.”

–Andy and Lily Renzetti,Renzetti Inc.

 “From the very beginning, Lucas has possessed a distinctive and instantly recognizable style, one that reads like a signature. His clean, meticulous tying, combined with a refined sense of color, sets his work apart in a world filled with exceptionally talented tiers”. 

–Morten Valeur, Ahrex Hooks

 “Lucas Utrera, a transplant from Argentina who is now living in The United States, is one of the tiers leading us into the future. His original patterns are impeccable, and his ability to share them using his camera is second to none.”

–David Klausmeyer, former editor-in-chief of Fly Tyer Magazine

"The first time I encountered Lucas's flies in Flyfishing & Tying Journal, now more than twenty years ago, I was initially struck by the presence of an Argentine tyer among dozens of patterns presented by North American anglers. Yet it only took a closer look to realize that his flies operated on an entirely different level. His designs revealed a bold and unmistakable style, supported by an enviable degree of craftsmanship".

–Marcelo Morales, Argentine pro fly tyer