Flies and Fly Tying
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
Spey Blood Quill Marabou
Big fly's need big feathers
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
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.
Crandall's Guides Choice
Guides Choice- this pattern is a favorite in the green waters of winter steelhead fishing. Cerise and Orange colors show up well and move and swim in the water. This is a go-to pattern in winter.
Gamakatsu Octopus Hook
These are great hooks for salmon steelhead or lrger trout.
