Steel-Head

Fly: Loren Williams, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Mustad Signature CO68
Thread: Cerise
Tail: Hot Pink Blood Marabou (length of hook)
Abdomen: Pink Braid
Thorax: Pink Estaz

Note: This is an very effective pattern and color for fresh steelhead on the lower Salmon River in Pulaski, NY. Best fished in deep runs or plunge pools. It is not nearly as effective in slow water. I “developed” it after the jig craze started with Great Lakes centerpin anglers.

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