NymphPrince Nymph
Peacock herl, a gold rib, and unmistakable white biot wings. A classic searching nymph.
Freshwater · 12 patterns
Flies for Steelhead.
Steelhead are migratory rainbow trout, but their fishing methods deserve a collection of their own. This selection includes swinging flies and patterns for a controlled drift.
Nymph
StreamerWoolly Bugger
A marabou tail and soft, palmered hackle suggest leeches, baitfish, and larger aquatic food.
NymphCopper John
A dense wire abdomen, bead, and reflective wingcase make a useful sinking searching nymph.
WormSan Juan Worm
An uncomplicated chenille worm for a slow drift near the bottom.
NymphPat’s Rubber Legs
A chenille stonefly with mobile rubber appendages for deeper drifts.
StreamerBunny Leech
Rabbit fur breathes during pauses and makes a simple, mobile leech profile.
Wet flyGreen Butt Skunk
A white hair wing contrasts with a black body and bright chartreuse rear band.
EggGlo-Bug Egg
A small yarn sphere imitates a drifting fish egg.
Wet flyPartridge and Orange
A thin orange body and sparse soft hackle suggest emerging or drowned insects.
WormSquirmy Wormy
A soft silicone worm with movement during a natural drift.
StreamerEgg-Sucking Leech
An orange bead leads a soft leech profile that moves during pauses.
Wet flyComet
A bright bucktail tail, silver body, and soft collar make a compact swinging fly.
Fly portraits are AI-generated illustrations. Each recipe gives a specific base dressing; adapt hook strength, size, and weight for the species and water.