Spring Wiggler Steelhead and Salmon
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 [...]
Black Stonefly Stimulator
Around the end of March, black stoneflies begin to emerge on rocks in streams. This is also the time that steelhead begin to enter rivers in the spring to make their annual pilgrimage to their natal, headwaters streams. Although most fish won’t be looking up for their food just yet, often they can be teased [...]
Golden Stonefly Stimulator Fly Pattern
Once the end of May and the beginning of June are here, my go to fly pattern for large trout is the golden stonefly stimulator pattern. These are big, bushy flies that have many uses. Not only will they imitate large stoneflies well, but they also imitate grasshoppers, beetles, bees and even small mammals such [...]
