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Found throughout the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Russia, and The Great Lakes region, steelhead are considered
one of the most prized fish to catch on a fly. These migratory fish return to their native rivers such as the
Skeena, Dean, and Bulkley every year, bringing with them a cult-like following of anglers in pursuit of them.
Although not known to actively feed during their journey, many think they may take a fly out of aggression.
Others believe that as juveniles they are genetically engineered to feed on aquatic insects and salmon eggs,
and so they continue to do so as adults.
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SPEY FLIES
Originated on the
river Spey in Scotland using heron feather, Spey flies have
become increasingly popular for Steelhead fishing. They are
commonly dressed with feathers that protrude beyond the shank
of the hook, with a wing of bronze mallard, and fished using
a floating line and long leader. These large flies pulsate in
the river current enticing strikes from aggressive steelhead.
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WINTER
FLIES
When the rivers in
the Pacific Northwest begin to swell with the winter rains it
becomes more difficult to get your fly down to a holding steelhead.
This is compounded by the fact that the temperature of the water
has cooled dramatically making steelhead lethargic. Seeking
out holding steelhead takes a lot of patience and half the battle
is keeping your offering in the strike zone: an assortment of
large heavily weighted Steelhead flies in a variety of colors are usually
the ticket during the doldrums of winter.
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