Steelhead Flies

[sellis_414]

I am acquiring a new rod to my collections and gonna do a little Steelhead fishing this winter! Any recommendations on flies for E. WA Rivers (Wenatchee, Entiat, Methow, Klickitat)?

[curado]

PM SAPIplate. he's a fly nut

[sellis_414]

PM SAPIplate. he's a fly nut

Ha ha copy that. Im assuming egg patterns and Black K-Stone Nymphs... Not extactly sure, just did a little researching is all!

[SAPIplate]

Alright. When fishing eastern Wa rivers (maily the Methow and Wenatchee) depending on the run, I'll either nymph or swing flies. If I'm nymphing, I use 9-12lb flouro leaders with a beadhead Brown Kaufmanns stone (size 4-8) and about 17" behind it a Glo-bug (I like peach or white with a red spot). If your egg isn't reaching the bottom, put a split shot in between the two. Other nymphs worth trying are black Rubber Leg Stones, ***** Creek Stones, large red or black Rubber Leg Copper Johns, and big Rubber Leg Prince nymphs. Any of those can be used tandem or single (I prfer tandem, just not when it's windy)

If I'm swinging flies, I use a variety of patterns. My usual go-to pattern is a purple or black egg sucking leech (color and the inclusion of flash dependant on conditions). If the water is super low or clear, I use a low water version of the Coal Car, Green Butt Skunk or Purple Peril. Also worth a try depending on conditions are small intruders and fluffy marabou pattern in purple, black, black and white, orange, pink, red and black, etc. Nothing to big, to flashy, or to fluffy. Save that for the Skagit :D

If your feeling adventurous, waking dry flies may be worth a try aswell, but only on still water and early in the season (I.E now)