Steelhead
Steelhead Flies: Modern ‘Spins’ on Classic Patterns
The Lady Caroline tied traditionally (top) and 'improved' using modern materials (bottom). Photos: Stuart Foxall. We recently received a great request from one of our readers...
How to Tie the GP Intruder – Featuring the Ultra Rig (Video)
Yes, please.. Photo: Portland Fly Shop screenshot. A while back we shared a video of fly tying great, Jerry French, giving the finer points of his...
Research Links Steelhead Life Cycle to Salmon Abundance and Temperature
Result of a healthy pink population? Photo: Kyle Shea. As usual, we've got wild steelhead on the brain. We thought that might be the case for...
Nice Fish, Chuck!
Oomph.. Photo: Gus Greer. Those who have been tuning into our blog/newsletter over the last couple years might recognize the name, Chuck Keller. Why? Because back...
Steelhead Science from Wild Steelheaders United: Do These Lipids Make Me Look Fat?
Nick 'knows' how to catch 'em too.. Photo Wild Steelheaders United. Knowledge is power. When it comes to fishing, the more you 'know' about your quarry,...
Ryan Gossett’s Single Stage Squidrow Featured in Swing the Fly Magazine
2018 Volume 2 now available! Photo: Swing the Fly screenshot. The latest issue of Swing the Fly (2018 Volume 2) recently hit the stands and we're...
The Steelhead Phantam – Tying Instructions
Steelhead beware. Photos: Daniel Cope. Great flies are developed out of necessity. To solve a problem. To catch fish in challenging conditions or situations where other...
How to Tie Trevor Covich’s Guide Fly for Steelhead – Video
Wiggle test. Photo: North 40 screenshot. guide fly /ɡīd - flī/ noun. An artificial imitation designed to catch maximum numbers of fish with minimum effort or production...
