Flies and Fly Tying
Lady Amherst Tail Section
Lady amherst is on of the classic material used in modern steelhead flies. It looks very shrimpy and adds a lot of contrast to your flies.
4” Section
Crandall's Provider
Crandall's Provider: Black and Blue has always been a traditional color combo for steelhead that gets results. This pattern uses Ostrich herl tied in Intruder style to get movement and action in the water. Always a go-to pattern on any blue sky day or
Lagartun Flat French Tinsel
This is another one of those classic fly tying materials that you have to have if you are tying classic Atlantic Salmon Flies.
Metal Detector 2.0 by Marty Sheppard
This is the second coming of the Metal Detector. This is a great fly for any sinktip application.
Whiting High & Dry Hackle Full Cape
Whiting Farms High & Dry Capes have are large variety of uses from dry fly feathers ranging from size 10 to 18’s to larger feathers for buggers size 6 to 8. They are also now available in brighter colors which work great for steelhead and salmon patterns.
Krinkle Mirror Flash
"Krinkle Mirror Flash": Mirror Flash with a slight crimp, that mimics falling scales. 8 inch hank 800 strands. A little bit goes a long way.
Crandall's Steelhead Nightmare
Crandall's Steelhead Nightmare: This fly I had the hardest time turning over to the commercial side. It is an all time best producer for me and it is hard to beat for both winter, spring, summer and fall fish. Black and red are great colors for steelies
Crandall's Promise Keeper
Promise Keeper: this pattern is a great combo of cerise and black with a bit of flash. It is a top producer most of the year. Works especially well in them medium green to clear water conditions.
