Black thread (heavier thread is necessary for this … This is Dec 24, 2017 - Explore Ken Louko's board "Steelhead Fly Patterns" on Pinterest. One of our guides favourites! Daiichi 2571 Steelhead Boss hook #2 (nearly straight eye, shorter shank); again, a fly perfect for not so big tube flies, especially traditional steelhead flies converted to tube flies. Grabflies custom version of Stu Foxall's latest creation is a tube fly utilizing the Pro Sportfisher Ultra Sonic Cones. Choose from over 2'100 Western & Eastern fly patterns. (Select below). The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. These are available in a variety of deadly colours and are weighted with a A larger version of our standard intruder, but tied on a tube, the Chinook Intruder is approximately 4" in length. Tied with a trailing egg. Due to its synthetic build, this fly pattern is extremely durable, lightweight, and provides a serious amount of movement while it swims. These flies all have been tested, and have caught many, many Steelhead. this fly without a bead with a light tipped. Bottom Tier = olive, chartreuse. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. missed. Jerry's Intruder is approximately 3" long. Steelhead Woolly Bugger. getting excited about hooking into some hard fighting Steelhead? The flies of choice are very similar to what you’d throw for resident trout, except these trout are 8 lbs or more. Traditional style steelhead flies are those tied on single hooks and typically using hairwing, featherwing or even Zonker tying styles. colours and a bug free fly fishing environment!. No dries. Easy to cast and very effective fish grabbing fly. This pattern is a favorite in the green waters of winter steelhead fishing. An evotion of the Skagit Leech. It is weighted with heavy wire and wrapped and glued over with Diamond Braid. The weight is added so this fly will sink and offset the floating deer hair which traps air. watch video. If you have confidence in your flies, work them hard and keep tinkering with the drift. Tied by Aqua Flies. Spey flies may have disappeared from Scottish rivers but traditionalists still fish them for steelhead in the Pacific Northwest. Steelhead are less likely to chase a fly even six inches in 34°F water. made. The original Intruder designed by Jerry French and tied by Aqua Flies! True, swinging a soft-hackle on a greased line is pure poetry. One of Grabflies best color patterns, the Methow (Black/King Fisher Blue/Chartreuse Butt). And the only pattern i have found effective on winter steelhead. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. The combination of rabbit fur which has incredible life in the water and flashabou creates an illuminated attraction for fish. Classic Spey Flies for Steelhead Whether you fish for steelhead or just want to tie some beautiful patterns, Spey flies have a lot to offer. Custom Moal Leeches are tied by Grabflies.com in the good old USA. Mayflies and Caddis. $ Free Shipping on Orders Over $35.00 in the US, for Washington, Oregon, Northern California, British Columbia, Great Lakes Steelhead, Here is an article slideshow about Winter Steelhead fishing in the Pacific Northwest that Grabflies, Jeff Layton wrote: https://www.grabflies.com/pdf/WinterSteelhead.pdf, (Custom Fish Taco Flies) | (Custom Fish Taco Supreme Flie) | (Custom Rhea Fish Tacos) | (Aqua Flies), (Top Winter Moal Leeches - Click Here) | Great Lakes Steelhead Flies - (Click Here). Steelie Piglets are tied on a 1-inch plastic tube with a 1/4-inch brass cone at the front for added weight. Hook Sizes: # 2 & 1 Owner SSW hook | OPST # 1 Barbless, Neo Skagit Leech, Methow CW (Clear Water (Click Here). Here are two of the best. Here it is! The Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Good King Salmon and Winter Steelhead Fly. Many of the Erie tribs are smaller creeks, though there are a few exceptions. Grabflies has its recipe and custom ties these Fish Tacos by hand in Washougal, Washington. 2: Steelhead Seducer Nymph Orange - RF-5470. Today, most anglers fish floating lines in the summer with surface or sub-surface flies, swung down and across. Regular size has a hidden .25 inch bead, and is three inches long. It has gone through many evolutions and surely it will continue to evolve, but Jerry's Intruder as it is tied today is a fish catcher. A real winner! is a searching style attractor baitfish pattern. In the dead of winter, steelhead resting in "tanks" (large, slow pools) will crush a 5-inch streamer like the El Jefe, but they remain less likely to chase. Whether using single-hand or Spey fishing tactics, the goal is the same: feeling that heart-stopping tug at the end of a tight line. A great attractor pattern with a ton of movement from the rubber legs. Hook can be turned in tubing. SWITCH The beauty of a seven-weight switch stick is that it's big enough for steelhead… winter steelhead patterns. Most Erie tributaries have shale based creek beds with tall cliffs on the banks. Other than that summer steelhead flies can work in the winter, and winter steelhead flies … Home Fly Fishing Salmon/Steelhead Tips for Small Water Great Lakes Steelhead. This effects how the fly swims/swings through the river. The Intruder has quickly become one of the most popular steelhead patterns on the West Coast. Fish light and slow under a small indicator so that subtle takes are not Evo Bling (New for Fall 2019/2020) is weighted enough to get the rabbit down - swims great. For the … But the age old question a lot of us ask ourselves or our buddies “what Fly and Color should I use….” Depending on who you ask you could receive a dozen different answers. NEW for 2017 summer. Rigged with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. When these bugs become active and start to hatch they can defiantly get the attention of some steelhead waiting to move up river. This Neo Skagit Ostrich Leech is like the Neo Skagit Leech, Methow but it is tied with propped up (hidden nickle bead + Intruder Prop hackle) trailing Ostrich, then marabou tied ahead of it. Stu's Ostrich Intruders are tied on 40mm shanks with 5/32-inch brass eyes. holds a great profile, retains its shimmer and translucency, and is the perfect option to combat changing water conditions. Stock flies rigged with an AquaTalon hook. Read The Fish Magnet Gear Guide Review for this fly (Click Here), Grabflies.com Established in 2009 Washougal WA 98671 info@grabflies.com, 5098:+:0,5097:+:0,5095:+:0,5096:+:0.25,4476:+:0,4475:+:0, 5432:+:0,5436:+:0,5434:+:0.25,5435:+:0.5,5433:+:1, 5437:+:0,5438:+:0,5439:+:0,5440:+:0,5441:+:0. In faster flowing deeper This is one of those patterns. Senyo's GL Predator Scandi: Greg Senyo likes to blend traditional Atlantic salmon and steelhead tying techniques with modern synthetic materials, and he has done that with the Predator Scandi series. Evo Bunny, new for 2018, updated 2019. for Washington, Oregon, Northern California, British Columbia, Great Lakes Steelhead. The feelers and rubber legs create movement, even in the weakest of currents. This list of top 5 steelhead flies includes patterns that have produced for me and my clients over the years – both in spring and fall. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. The fly is tied with weighted wire (.025 - .030). Stu's PrawnTruder looks like a large, lively prawn when in the water. An excellent choice for a steelhead in a mood for a big meal. The bulk of the steelhead run in Erie is driven by their spawn cycle. Also an excellent large Intruder Steelhead fly. Occasionally this approach will work but the conditions must line up perfectly. Works especially well in them medium green to clear water conditions. “Buggy” Flies. A rabbit strip leech tied on a plastic glitter tube. Fisher TV Show andpersonal favourite of During the coldest water temperatures of winter, it’s asking a lot of the steelhead to rise dramatically in the water column and chase a fast-moving fly. Senyo's OCD is a great fly in low water conditions because it's unweighted and 3 1/2 inches long. This gives the fly a little less silhouette, but with the same action, plus Rhea really stands out and moves in the water. 4070:+:0,4071:+:0,4069:+:0.25,4068:+:0.5,4072:+:0, 4363:+:0,4364:+:0,4365:+:0,4366:+:0,4367:+:0,4368:+:0,4369:+:0,4370:+:0,4371:+:0,4372:+:0,4373:+:0. The Halo was developed by Michael Bennett of Pacific Fly Fishers and has been a highly successful fly from Oregon to B.C. Winter. This fly has rabbit tied over 3.25 inches of leader wire wrapped to form a higher prop hackle ball, then comes holographic Chartreuse Flashabou, then Marabou with four Chartreuse Grizzly feathers, Black Rabbit collar, Flashabou and barred voodoo fivers. The hidden bead helps prop up the Marabou which has stiff Guinea and Prop Hackle in front of it. A custom design by Grabflies. The pattern is called "Time on the water" Reactions: Shad, JamesRPL+, Davy and 10 others. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. Very nice tie up. When Jeff Hickman gets hungry he thinks of one of his favorite things to eat - fish tacos. This Neo Skagit Leech is a smaller version of the original Skagit Leech. This fly has lots of action in the water. Traditional Steelhead Flies Unconditional. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. Moal’s are tied using the best materials on the market and are tied to last (super glue, Berkley Fireline Braid 15 LB (double over for 30 LB strength) quality hooks.If you had to pick one fly to fish for Steelhead with it should be a Moal Leech. it’s important to have the right gear and of course the right flies. Many of these steelhead are actively feeding and will go after flies that look like a small crustacean or baitfish. Marcus Mattioli at the Ashland Fly Shop ties a favorite traditional Steelhead pattern here in Oregon. The feelers and rubber legs create  movement, even in the weakest of currents. Barred Blue/Chartreuse, Stu's Chinook Intruders, Chartreuse and Blue, Stu's Tiger Tail Turbo Cone, Black/Orange, Stu's Bunny Hare Leech Tube, Purple/Hot Pink, Hartwick's Flashtail Tube, Chartreuse/Blue, Stu's Bunny Hare Leech Tube, Chartreuse Tiger, Senyo's Artificial Intelligence, Purple/Black, Hartwick's Cyclops Leech, Chartreuse/Silver, Stu's Chinook Intruders, White/Chartreuse, Great Lakes Winter Steelhead Moal Fly Collection, Stu's Barred Ostrich Intruder, Black/Blue, Stu's Steelie Piglet, Dark Blue/Black/Pearl, Evo Bunny with Eyes, Black/Purple/Red - Chartreuse Butt, Hartwick's Flashtail Tube, Fuschia/Shell Pink, Stu's Jungle Tail Turbo Cone, Pink/Purple. Tube Fly comes with hook and junction tubing - select hook size below. Tie some, buy some, steal them from your buddy's box when he's not looking. Traditional Steelhead Flies. With the 7/32" tungsten bead, this fly will break through the toughest of currents. It is a large fly that was designed by the West Coast steelhead guide Ed Ward, with the help and feedback of fellow anglers Scott Howell, Jerry French, and Dec Hogan. Shank length: 25mm. This is a go-to pattern in winter. As we head towards mid November, I guess like us, you are So stonefies are not the only bugs that … New for 2019, Tied with UV2 dyed Marabou, color: King Fisher Blue, Size: 2.5 - 3 inches | Size 2 Owner SSW hook | Size 1 SSW Owner |Size 1, OPST barbless hook, Also see Neo Skagit Leech, Methow (Click Here) | A slightly smaller version: RM Skagit Leech, Methow (Click Here). Then cross cut rabbit with two colors of Blue Flashabou, Barred Voodoo Fibers, and Pink Bead. just as well. colours is essential for all Steelhead trophy hunters, This top colours are See more ideas about steelhead flies, steelhead, salmon flies. This Methow Skagit Leech is a Clear Water version of the original Methow Skagit Leech, which has more black in it. Hook size: # 2 Owner | #1 OPST. A few tried-and-true patterns include Glo-Bugs and Hamon Eggs in a variety of colors, as well as pheasant tail, hare’s ear, and prince nymphs. It has a flatter/level angle. This fly has a weighted bead but it is tied in the rear some - hidden. Winter skagit to traditional long heads, switch to spey, recommendations from our staff and ambassadors on some perfect two-handed season setups. Weight has been added in the form of a tungsten cone. The traditional summer steelhead flies were developed on the fabled rivers of the Pacific Northwest, such as the Umpqua, Deschutes, and the Rogue. Spey flies use soft long heron feathers or black-dyed blue eared pheasant feathers or black schlappen. … The use of rhea was popularized by Paul Miller a number of years ago. Stock flies come with a Gamakatsu Octopus size 2 hook. It is tied with a hidden nickle cone, lighter than a bead. This fly has lots of action in the water. To expect that would be like counting on President Trump to change his hairstyle. Dale Greenley Steelhead Flies . https://www.grabflies.com/pdf/WinterSteelhead.pdf, Stu's Barred Ostrich Intruder, Chartreuse/Black, Bullhead Leech, Black/fluor. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. Although traditionalists might turn their noses up at it for looking more like a bass spinner bait than like a classic Spey fly, there is no denying that the Squidrow is a deadly winter steelhead … Winter Steelhead Flies. Custom Moal Leeches are tied by Grabflies.com in the good old USA. Target traditional winter holding pools and fish them carefully. The hidden bead helps prop up the Marabou. Traditional steelhead flies are a bit overshadowed by articulated flies these days, but a small, traditional steelhead fly is still the name of the game in low, clear water in late summer and fall on most steelhead rivers. Attachments. A spey fly comes alive in the riffles and walking-paced runs which winter steelhead inhabit. So again indicator fishing is the best way to present the offering. The most popular in the series being the Popsicle. 2. see good numbers of chrome this year, including lots of our local waters, but Cerise and Orange colors show up well and move and swim in the water. narrowing down what flies to pick. It is tied with  a hidden .25" nickle bead. Dead drift this fly under a strike indicator with an upstream cast, mending frequently to avoid unnatural movement. Traditional swinging is primarily used in the winter, when steelhead are less likely to go after a fast moving fly. We have been finding fish every time we have been able to get on the water. Stu's PrawnTruder looks like a large, lively prawn when in the water. We often get asked which flies work best, so we decided to Great Tie, and this is a Steelhead catcher! Hartwick's Marabou Tube Flies are tied on a 1" plastic tube. Guide Intruder, Size #2 or #4 in Tough Water this Fly Works. 1: BH Golden Clown Egg - RF-3638. A rabbit strip leech tied on a plastic glitter tube. Winter steelhead tend to be line-shy, making it necessary to use a relatively light tippet—4- to 6-pound-test fluorocarbon. I carry a few tubes in the pocket of my wading jacket that match the conditions of the day. A proven pattern across the Great Lakes Region to Canadian/Alaskan waters and the West Coast. The fly has to hit them on the nose. The chance to do battle on a fly rod with a giant wild steelhead close to home is the major reason we rated the Sauk among our Best Fly Fishing Rivers in Washington. See their video here: Dec 31, 2019 #6 Rob Allen said: There is a great pattern. These is a two stage Leech. It also helps if there’s a log or rock which breaks the flow and creates a current seam between fast and slow water. Flies with bright colored streamers, size 2 hooks, and beaded eyes will work best for sea-going steelhead. 5845:+:0,5847:+:0,5848:+:0,5846:+:0,5849:+:0, 5362:+:0,5360:+:0,5358:+:0,5361:+:0,5359:+:0. The small size is tied on a Senyos Articulated Shank, 25mm, Black, Dave Robinson with a 12 lb pound hatchery Steelhead caught uysing a Evo Bunny, Black/Purple/Red - Chartreuse Butt. What follows is the story of three fish and the lessons those fish revealed to me about effectively presenting flies to steelhead. Here is a list of our top 10 flies for Winter Steelhead. Sure, there might be some olives on January 26th when the mercury tips out at a balmy 46. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. As far as fly setup goes, use a similar setup to the swing fly fishing method but use a different type of fly. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. The hidden bead helps prop up the Rhea. The definitive resource for tiers and anglers interested in the rich tradition of steelhead flies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. It is a top producer most of the year. Like the Neo Skagit Leech, but tied with Rabbit as well with Blue and Black Marabou. Many rivers across Canada will Our traditional summer steelhead flies are tied on a black nickel, up-turned eye, salmon hook. Small dumbbell eyes (5/32") helps the fly swim better. The Hartwick's Flashtail Tube series is tied in a style to provide a lot of flash and a moderate size profile. rate smooth and slow. Utilizing marabou, Angel Hair, and an ostrich wing, these flies have a lot of movement. These are our words: five flies. 3: ReelEgg Cluster Bomb Salmon Egg Fly - RF-7101. The Spider Leech is a new name for the Rubber Leg K Moal. This fly has lots of action in the water with a large profile. This Neo Skagit Leech is tied with a hidden .25" nickle bead. Additional split-shot can be used, but keep them small. See the video here: Using a generous amount of flash and UV enhanced ostrich and schlappen, this intruder is sure to anger a chinook into striking the fly. Steelhead. In winter Steelhead fly fishing conditions this is very difficult to do. During the winter water temperatures are much colder, often below 40 degrees, and a steelhead’s metabolism is lower thus it is less likely to that it will slash at your fly on the surface, or chase a fly down. Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. A Steelhead Stone fly like no other. The Steelhead Destroyer range is no Once again available in a variety of tempting colours an absolutely It is tied with a hidden nickle bead - smaller sizes lighter cone. The Squidrow is a radical departure from traditional swinging flies of the last century. The A.I. Its large profile will find those aggressive fish in the river. A real winner! Tied using composite loops, UV materials and a Gamakatsu trailer hook, confidence is high when using this fly. These Fish Tacos are delicious offerings for Steelhead and Salmon. To help you become more successful, we’ve compiled a collection of tips used by pro-level guides. 60 lb braid line (Supreme 2 uses braid line and tubing with flash tinsel glued over, this keep to hook align but still flexible. The birth of the Intruder was in the Pacific Northwest. will be using on our next trip to the water. A fusion of natural and synthetic materials; Finn Raccoon, Arctic Fox, Ostrich, Predator Wrap and Marabou add to this flies swimming action. The rhea is a small South American ostrich-like bird with long flowing feathers, and it's the perfect match for the Intruder. Another fall has come and gone and this year i was finally able to really spend some good time swinging flies for the fall run. Unfortunately, it’s also a low-percentage play for catching Great Lakes winter steelhead. absolutely our favourite time of the year. Stock flies come with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. The Klamath is a remote river with a run of predominantly wild steelhead… Two stations similar to Intruders. Get above the fish and strip off enough line to get your fly to the fish. by Jeff Mishler There is no silver bullet when fly fishing for winter steelhead: No secret fly. Stu's Barred Ostrich Intruders are tied using barred ostrich that we dye in house. You can tie it traditional, on a shank or on a tube. Promise Keeper: this pattern is a great combo of cerise and black with a bit of flash. * 2.5 inch with #2 SSW Owner Hook, Super Sharp Needle Point. Tried and tested for a number of season and is our #1 selling egg Good low water/Clear Water Winter Steelhead Fly, Olympic Peninsula, British Columbia, Great Lakes Steelhead Fly. Our traditional summer steelhead flies are tied on a black nickel, up-turned eye, salmon hook. The following are the steps for the most traditional form of swing fishing. Home / Traditional Steelhead Flies Traditional Steelhead Flies Featured Best Selling Alphabetically: A-Z Alphabetically: Z-A Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Date: New to Old Date: Old to New November, November, November, November. Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. These new wide-profile cones create a turbo vortex at the front of a tube fly. Size (large profile fly): 2.75 - 3,  Size 2 Owner hook | 3 - 3.5 inch #1 OPST Swing Hook, Skagit Leech Tying Instructions (for 2017 style) and Fly Tying Material PDF File (Click Here), See other/colors - Skagit Leeches - (Click Here), Also see: Neo Skagit Leech with hidden Nickle Bead) (click Here). This fly has lots of movement with a free moving Rabbit wing. Traditional Summer Flies The traditional summer steelhead flies were developed on the fabled rivers of the Pacific Northwest, such as the Umpqua, Deschutes, and the Rogue. Great fly for winter Steelhead, BC Steelhead, King Salmon, Chum Salmon - option to select Owner #1 hook. Using a generous amount of flash and UV enhanced ostrich and schlappen, this intruder is sure to anger a chinook into striking the fly. Posted on January 11, 2010 January 12, 2010 by fishingwithjay. 8: Steelhead Destroyer Nymph Pink - RF-5467. This is my favorite Winter Steelhead fly. Nicely tied Steelhead Intruder fly. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. I fish this fly on a traditional … ReelEgg Cluster Bomb Salmon Egg Fly - RF-7101. Like the Neo Skagit CW, but tied with Rabbit as well with Marabou. The Sputnik has great movement and a profile in the water that is irresistible to fish. 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