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wayat

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steelhead
« on: June 06, 2024, 03:49:11 AM »


Hi People,

What flies would you guys recommend for steelhead?

Thanks
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RalphH

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Re: steelhead
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2024, 10:04:18 PM »

Depends on the time of year and the river.

Generally I'd suggest something old school like a Green Butt Skunk in a #4. If the water is high and perhaps a bit colored use a larger size. If it's lower and clear use sizes 6 to 10.

My most successful pattern in the last several years was a black and blue hobo spey. If you want to skate a dry fly try a grease liner. All these pattern should be available on line or at a good tackle shop.
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