Fall

Spring Wiggler Steelhead and Salmon

By Dave Barrett ⋅ March 4, 2010 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment


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The Spring Wiggler has been one of my main flies for steelhead and salmon.  I’m not sure if its because it does a good job of imitating Hexagenia nymphs, but I know one thing….it works and it works well.  I remember a day out on a local stream in November.  It was cold and very bright.  This fly managed to bring 4 coho salmon and one migratory brown trout to hand that day.

The Spring Wiggler fly pattern is also an excellent choice for resident trout fishing in Ontario.

• Hook size 10 nymph hook
• Thread 6/0 any natural colour
• Tail and Overbody squirrel tail
• Body tan dubbing
• Hackle Short Cock Hackle
• Head thread
• Weight optional

Tags: Fall, hexagenia, mayfly, mayfly nymph, nymph, Summer