Fly Tying: Flies to Tie for Alaska Fish

The 2022 Alaska fly fishing season is coming upon us, and it’s never too early to start tying flies. If you search our blog, we have a plethora of flies for Salmon and Trout, and they all catch fish, or we wouldn’t feature them. Below is a curated list of flies you should start tying for your Alaska Fly Fishing Adventure.

Salmon Flies

• Fishaholic
• Trailer Trash
• Composite Loop Intruder
• ‘Ed Ward Style’ Intruder
• Reverse Marabou Tube Fly
• Double Barrel Popper
• Mini Krystal Shrimp (for sockeye. yes, sockeye will take a fly)

Trout Flies

• Morrish Mouse
• Sculpzilla
• Mr. Hankey Mouse Fly
• String Leech
• Sculpin Toad

These are just some of the flies that will work in Alaska rivers. We encourage you to explore the blog to find your favorites. The biggest thing is, we encourage you to start tying now if you haven’t already. Make a materials list, get to the fly shop, and start tying. The season is coming, don’t let it sneak up on you.

More About Flies for Alaska:

• Selecting King Salmon Flies
• Tying Stronger Flies for Big Fish
• Favorite Flies for Trout at Rapids Camp Lodge