Coho Flies | Silver Salmon FliesSwinging flies for Coho Salmon. I fish for Coho, Silver Salmon much the same way I fish for Steelhead. Coho often travel and hold in the same water. The only difference is to pay more attention on the hang down - when you fly has swung completely across the river, and is straight down below you. Often the first strip or two results in a heavy grab. Also sometimes you can cast into soft water and retrieve for good results. I prefer to use Black/Blue, Black/Blue/Chartreuse, and Pink colors.
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A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. Like the Neo Skagit CW, but tied with Rabbit as well with Marabou. This fly has rabbit tied over 3.25 inches of leader wire wrapped to form a higher prop hackle ball, then comes holographic Chartreuse Flashabou, then Marabou with four Chartreuse Grizzly feathers, Black Rabbit collar. Lots of movement in the fly Hook Sizes: #1 Owner SSW Barbless No Escape hook Length: 2.5 - 3 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. Also see Neo Skagit Leech, Methow (click here)
Neo Skagit Leech, CW - under water view

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Marabou Tail Bugger by Grabflies, (Mother Of All Leeches) Fish love Rabbit and Marabou, and Woolly Buggers, but this fly has more movement as the fly is tied and glued on braid line for flexibility and swimming movement. The tail section has a small poly hook holder where the Marabou is tied. Hook holder also allows for rotation of the hook if needed.
Fly is 2.5 long, Size #2 Owner No Escape Barbless Stinger/Bait style hook that easily hooks. Great for Steelhead. Great Lakes Steelhead, Coho, Chinook Salmon... 
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Marabou Tail Bugger by Grabflies, (Mother Of All Leeches) Fish love Rabbit and Marabou, and Woolly Buggers, but this fly has more movement as the fly is tied and glued on braid line for flexibility and swimming movement. The tail section has a small poly hook holder where the Marabou is tied. Hook holder also allows for rotation of the hook if needed.
Fly is 2.5 long, with Stinger/Bait style hook that easily hooks, and when barbless easily releases fish without much harm. Hook: #2 Owner SSW Hook Black and Purple - Classic Steelhead fly cokor. Great for Steelhead. Great Lakes Steelhead, BC Steelhead, Coho 
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Fly is tied using crosscut rabbit strip tied on Fireline braid like a Moal Leech with hook holder tubbing - allows you to rotate hook and holds it up. Barbell eyes with Dubbing.
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A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. This fly has lots of action in the water with a large profile. This Neo Methow Skagit Leech is a smaller version of the original Methow Skagit Leech, which has more black in it. It is tied with a hidden nickle bead - smaller sizes lighter cone. The hidden bead helps prop up the Marabou. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. Regular size has a hidden .25 inch bead, and is three inches long. Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. Size: 2.5 - 3 inches Hook Sizes: # 2 & 1 Owner SSW hook | OPST # 1 Barbless Neo Skagit Ostrich Leech, Methow (Click Here) Neo Skagit Leech, Methow CW (Clear Water (Click Here)
Also see other Neo Skagit Leeches (click here)


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The Hartwick's Flashtail Tube series is tied in a style to provide a lot of flash and a moderate size profile. A brass cone is used to hold the marabou in a position so the profile will not collapse. Great Tie, and this is a Steelhead catcher! Also good for Salmon.
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A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. This fly has lots of action in the water with a large profile. This Neo Methow Skagit Leech is a smaller version of the original Methow Skagit Leech, which has more black in it. It is tied with a hidden nickle bead - smaller sizes lighter cone. The hidden bead helps prop up the Marabou. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. Regular size has a hidden .25 inch bead, and is three inches long. Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. Size: 2.5 - 3 inches Hook Sizes: # 2 & 1 Owner SSW hook | OPST # 1 Barbless Neo Skagit Ostrich Leech, Methow (Click Here) Neo Skagit Leech, Methow CW (Clear Water (Click Here)
Also see other Neo Skagit Leeches (click here)


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This summer and/or all season clear water Flash Tail Moal Supreme Leech is a new additional to Grabflies Moal Leech collection. The Flashabou Tail is tied onto a poly tube hook holder that holds hook in place. Then cross cut rabbit with a different color Flashabou and natural Micro Barred Voodoo Fibers for legs.
Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. Custom Moal Leeches are tied by Grabflies.com in the good old USA. Moal's are tied using the best materials on the market and are tied to last (super glue, Braid Line 20 LB (double over for 40 LB strength) and, quality Owner size 2 hook. Size: 2 - 2.25 inches (moal body is 2 inches, tail is about .5 inches.

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A Moal Leech as good as it gets. Tied with hook holder to help prevent hook fouling, and natural Micro Barred Voodoo Fibers for legs.
Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. Custom Moal Leeches are tied by Grabflies.com in the good old USA. Moal's are tied using the best materials on the market and are tied to last (super glue, Braid line 20 LB (double over for 40 LB strength) and, quality Owner size 2 hook. Methow Moal Supreme CW (CW = Clear water) Size: 2.5 "

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A Moal Leech as good as it gets. Tied with hook holder to help prevent hook fouling, and natural Micro Barred Voodoo Fibers for legs.
Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. Custom Moal Leeches are tied by Grabflies.com in the good old USA. Moal's are tied using the best materials on the market and are tied to last (super glue, Braid Line 20 LB (double over for 40 LB strength) and, quality Owner size 2 hook.

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Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. Custom Moal Leeches are tied by Grabflies.com in the good old USA. Moal’s are tied using the best materials on the market and are tied to last (super glue, Berkley Fireline Braid 15 LB (double over for 30 LB strength) Kevlar Thread, quality hooks.
If you had to pick one fly to fish for Steelhead with it should be a Moal Leech.
Steelhead caught using a Black and Blue Moal Leech by Jeff Layton

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A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. Looking thru my website you will see many variations and evolution of this fly. This is my latest, 2-18-2021. This variation uses Ostrich in the rear of this fly like the Neo Skagit Ostrich Leech, Methow , before that is rabbit prop ball (flor. blue) to keep Ostrich from collapsing - giving fly more profile and movement. Then Holographic Flashabou, Marabou, Grizzly feathers, and then black cross cut rabbit collar, finished with Flashabou and barred Voodoo fibers. Like the Neo Skagit Leech, but tied with Rabbit, Marabou, and Ostrich. Holographic Chartreuse Flashabou, four Chartreuse Grizzly feathers, Red .25 inch RedNickle Hot Bead. - Lots of movement in the fly - A great Steelhead Fly.
- Hook Sizes: 1 Owner SSW hook
- Hook Holder: Flor. Glow in the dark, Chartreuse Tubing
- Length: 3 inches
- Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last.
- See Black version (Click Here)

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The Hartwick's Flashtail Tube series is tied in a style to provide a lot of flash and a moderate size profile. A brass cone is used to hold the marabou in a position so the profile will not collapse. Great Tie, and this is a Steelhead catcher!
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Stu Foxall's latest creation is a tube fly utilizing the Pro Sportfisher Ultra Sonic Cones. These cones are made of brass and are slotted. The Ultra Sonic Cone adds some weight to the fly, but is still very easy to lift out of the water due to the venting holes, while maintaining the capability to create a vortex behind the disc, allowing soft materials to swim freely instead of collapsing in hard current. Very nice tie up. Make sure you take a long some of these on your next Steelhead fishing trip.
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Senyo's OCD is a great fly in low water conditions because it's unweighted and 3 1/2 inches long. Tied using Senyo's articulated shank, ostrich, and Angel Hair, for a fly that swims well in the water. Shank length: 25mm. Size 2 Intruder hook. Very nice tie up by Aqua Flies. Similar to a Fish Taco - good/great fly for Steelhead.
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A Black, Purple, Pink, Moal Supreme Leech is as good as it gets. Tied with hook holder to help prevent hook fouling, and natural Micro Barred Voodoo Fibers for legs.
Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. Custom Moal Leeches are tied by Grabflies.com in the good old USA. Moal's are tied using the best materials on the market and are tied to last (super glue, Braid Line 20 LB (double over for 40 LB strength) and, quality Owner size 1 hook. Size: 3 inches

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A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. Like the Neo Skagit CW, but tied with Rabbit as well with Marabou. This fly has rabbit tied over 5 inches of leader wire (equal to .25: nickle bead in weight) wrapped to form a higher prop hackle ball, then comes holographic Chartreuse Flashabou, then Marabou with four Chartreuse Grizzly feathers, Black Rabbit collar, and Flashabou. Lots of movement in the fly Hook Size: 1 Owner SSW hook Length: 2.5 - 3 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. Also see RM Skagit Leech, Methow CW (CLICK HERE) 
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Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. The combination of rabbit fur which has incredible life in the water and flashabou creates an illuminated attraction for fish. A real winner!
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Neo Skagit Leech, Methow CW is now the design tie as: RM Skagit Leech, Methow CW A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. This fly has lots of action in the water with a large profile. This Methow Skagit Leech is a Clear Water version of the original Methow Skagit Leech, which has more black in it. It is tied with a hidden nickle cone, lighter than a bead. The hidden bead helps prop up the Marabou. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. New for 2019, Tied with UV2 dyed Marabou, color: King Fisher Blue Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last.
Size: 2.5 - 3 inches | Size 1 Owner No Escape Barbless Hook
Neo Skagit Leech, CW - under water view

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A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. Like the Neo Skagit CW, but tied with Rabbit as well with Marabou. This fly has rabbit tied over heavy wire (10 grains = .25" nickle bead) wrapped to form a higher prop ball for Flor. Blue Rabbit, then comes Flashabou, then Marabou with four Grizzly feathers, Black Rabbit collar, Flashabou. Lots of movement in the fly Hook Sizes: 1 Owner hook Length: 2.5 inches | 3 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. 
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Mini Fish Tacos Tied on a FS SENYOS ARTICULATED SHANK 25MM BLACK Jeff Hickman designed the Fish Taco Spey fly specifically for Steelhead and Salmon. When Jeff Hickman gets hungry he thinks of one of his favorite things to eat - fish tacos. The Fish Taco was designed to be un-weighted and easy to cast with lots of movement. Like Fish Tacos - a favorite dish for hungry fly fishermen, and every cook has their own recipe. Grabflies has its recipe and custom ties these Fish Tacos by hand in Washougal, Washington. Grabflies likes to tie Fish Tacos that are spicy and hot, and full and juicy. These Fish Tacos are delicious offerings for Steelhead and Salmon. Since these Tacos are custom tied, Grabflies offers them in many different flavors and tie ups. Jeff Hickman likes to fish Purple Tacos in the morning, bright colors during the day, and black in the evening/dark. Size: 2.25 inches Size 2 trailing hook SSW Owner Hook. Also See Fish Taco's by Aqua Flies, ready to ship: Pink (click here) and Purple (click here), and Senyo's OCD flies (Click Here) These custom tied Fish Taco's (allow 3-4 days to tie) are tied with un-weighted thread heads.

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A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. Looking thru my website you will see many variations and evolution of this fly. This is my latest, 2-18-2021. This variation uses Ostrich in the rear of this fly like the Neo Skagit Ostrich Leech, Methow , before that is rabbit prop ball (flor. blue) to keep Ostrich from collapsing - giving fly more profile and movement. Then Holographic Flashabou, Marabou, Grizzly feathers, and then black cross cut rabbit collar, finished with Flashabou and barred Voodoo fibers. Like the Neo Skagit Leech, but tied with Rabbit, Marabou, and Ostrich. Holographic Chartreuse Flashabou, four Chartreuse Grizzly feathers, Red .25 inch RedNickle Hot Bead. - Lots of movement in the fly - A great Steelhead Fly.
- Hook Sizes: 1 Owner SSW hook
- Hook Holder: Flor. Glow in the dark, Chartreuse Tubing
- Length: 3 inches
- Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last.
- See Black/Blue Version (Click Here)

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Bullhead Leech custom fly tied and designed by Grabflies. Great for Steelhead, Coho Salmon, King Salmon... NEW for 2020
This Muddler Style Deer Hair Head fly has lots of movement and silhouette. It is weighted with heavy wire and wrapped and glued over with Diamond Braid. The weight is added so this fly will sink and offset the floating deer hair which traps air. The rabbit strip wing is propped up by the bulbous thorax hidden behind the wing – see thumbnail photo, upper left. Head: Black and Red Spun Deer Hair Length: 2.5 - 3 inches Size: 1 Owner SSW Hook Tied on a eyed shank 
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A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. Like the Neo Skagit CW, but tied with Rabbit as well with Marabou. This fly has rabbit tied over heavy wire (10 grains = .25" nickle bead) wrapped to form a higher prop hackle ball, then comes holographic Flashabou, then Marabou with four Grizzly feathers, Black and Purple Rabbit collar, Flashabou and barred voodoo fivers. Lots of movement in the fly Hook Sizes: #1 Owner No Escape Barbless Hook Length: 3 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. 


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Hot fly in BC, Canada Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. Custom Moal Leeches are tied by Grabflies.com in the good old USA. Moal's are tied using the best materials on the market and are tied to last (super glue, Berkley Fireline Braid 15 LB (double over for 30 LB strength) and, quality hooks.
If you had to pick one fly to fish for Steelhead with it should be a Moal Leech.

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This Moal Leech is tied with Hot Pink Rabbit, Pearl Fluorescent Flashabou, and Silver Brite Bead. It has been proved to very effective on the Dean River, BC. Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. Custom Moal Leeches are tied by Grabflies.com in the good old USA. Moal's are tied using the best materials on the market and are tied to last (super glue, Berkley Fireline Braid 20 LB (double over for 40 LB strength) and, quality hooks. Two size options: * 2.5 inch with #2 SSW Owner Hook, Super Sharp Needle Point. * 3 inch with # 1 SSW Owner Hook, Super Sharp Needle Point with hook holder.

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Senyo's OCD is a great fly in low water conditions because it's unweighted and 3 1/2 inches long. Tied using Senyo's articulated shank, ostrich, and Angel Hair, for a fly that swims well in the water. Shank length: 25mm. Size 2 Intruder hook. Very nice tie up by Aqua Flies. Similar to a Fish Taco - good/great fly for Steelhead.
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Greg's Kriller Constructed on the banks of the Kanektok River the killer krill, or Kriller, was designed for maximum castabilty as well as its flaring motion when swinging across hydraulic “fences” in the water column. With the weight of the dumbbell eyes at the back of the shank, the Kriller swings deep with more of a downward-diagonal profile than most traditional patterns. A devouring size for both chrome Chinook and Steelhead, having the eyes closer to the hook attracts some of the most aggressive eats you can find near tidewater!
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Senyo's Aqua Scandi: With a marabou wing and incorporating the new Aqua Veil, this fly has a similar profile to the Predator Scandi, but a touch smaller. Rigged with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Tied on a 25mm Senyo shank Nice Steelhead Fly!
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AKA: Two Toned Flash Moal Leech, Blue/Chartreuse Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. The combination of rabbit fur which has incredible life in the water and flashabou creates an illuminated attraction for fish. A real winner! Two Toned Flash Moal Leech - Flashabou and rabbit wrapped around a string go together. Moal Leeches have great movement in the water. They wiggle and undulate, which moves the flashabou in wave like motion reflecting colorful light waves as the fly swings across the river. Two Toned (color) Flash Moals have two different colors of flashabou tied in. The tail color is tied in after half the fly is wrapped with rabbit. The head flashabou is tied with a length of 2/3's the fly length. This works much better that two colors of flashabou tied in together at the cone.

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The Sputnik Tube Intruder is a blend of traditional Intruder styling and European highlights. A fusion of natural and synthetic materials; Finn Raccoon, Arctic Fox, Ostrich, Predator Wrap and Marabou add to this flies swimming action. The Finn Raccoon wing is reminiscent of Scandi styles. Two stations similar to Intruders. A collar weight behind the front station helps to get the fly down. The Sputnik has great movement and a profile in the water that is irresistible to fish.
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Bullhead Leech custom fly tied and designed by Grabflies. Great for Steelhead, Coho Salmon, King Salmon... NEW for 2020
This Muddler Style Deer Hair Head fly has lots of movement and silhouette. It is weighted with heavy wire and wrapped and glued over with Diamond Braid. The weight is added so this fly will sink and offset the floating deer hair which traps air. The rabbit strip wing is propped up by the bulbous thorax hidden behind the wing – see thumbnail photo, upper left. Head: Black and Red Spun Deer Hair Length: 2.5 - 3 inches Size: 1 Owner SSW Hook Tied on a eyed shank 
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The Flashabou (Flash) Tail is tied onto a poly tube hook holder that holds hook in place. Then cross cut rabbit with two colors of Blue Flashabou, Barred Voodoo Fibers, and Pink Bead. Good low water/Clear Water Winter Steelhead Fly, Olympic Peninsula, British Columbia, Great Lakes Steelhead Fly. Moal leeches are tied entirely on a string with a trailer hook at the back. This gives the fly greater action than a fly tied on a rigid hook. More fish are landed with the Moal fly as well. Custom Moal Leeches are tied by Grabflies.com in the good old USA. Moal's are tied using the best materials on the market and are tied to last (super glue, Braid Line 20 LB (double over for 40 LB strength) and, quality Owner size 1 hook. Size: 2.5 inches | Size: 1 Owner SSW Hook 
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CCFCCP = "Coo Coo For Cocoa Puffs" Four Colors Available: Purple/Pink, Pink/Orange, Black/Purple, Olive Designed to fish like a mini Squidro, this fly has more movement than just about any pattern. Designed for steelhead, this fly works exceptionally well on salmon and trout as well. Fly is 2 inches long, easy to cast and gets down quickly. Good for Steelhead, Great Lakes Steelhead, Salmon, Bass... - Fast Sinking with painted lead eyes
- Tied on a short shank with a long cable loop
- Can change hooks
- Very durable design
- Very compact and easy to cast
- Can be swung with a Skagit line, or drifted under a strike indicator
- Can be fished year around
- Perfect colors for winter or summer
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With many years of intense searching for these anadromous business partners, I have found tying my skaters on a 60° hook has had the most success. The fly skates, pops and gurgles, making it hard for fish to resist. The Hanger is easy to cast and will pop well due to the tail end of the fly being weighed down by the hook. This keeps the legs down and the foam up for that iconic pop. Greatest of all are most of the fish hooked on the 60° jig hook are landed. Black and blue for those early morning dawn patrols and over cast days, orange for bright fish, and white for that 12 O’clock lunch fish when everyone’s taking a nap.
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When fly fishing for Coho look for backwater with slow current, particularly in Alaska . Cast RIO's Hare Snare into the mix, let it sink into the zone, then retrieve the fly so it jigs up and down on the way back to you - Don't overlook this fly for winter steelhead or for the big boys in Tierra Del Fuego. Size 1 hook (2) in Stock
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This fly gets down to the bottom quickly. Good pattern for Steelhead and Salmon. Size:4 TWO in STOCK
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A good low water Coho Salmon and Steelhead fly. Size 4 hook
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Marabou Tail Bugger by Grabflies, (Mother Of All Leeches) Fish love Rabbit and Marabou, and Woolly Buggers, but this fly has more movement as the fly is tied and glued on braid line for flexibility and swimming movement. The tail section has a small poly hook holder where the Marabou is tied. Hook holder also allows for rotation of the hook if needed.
Fly is 2.5 long, with Stinger/Bait style hook that easily hooks, and when barbless easily releases fish without much harm. Hook: #2 Owner No Escape Barbless Hook Great for Steelhead. Great Lakes Steelhead, Coho 
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Fly is tied using cross cut rabbit strip tied on Fireline braid like a Moal Leech with hook holder tubbing - allows you to rotate hook and holds it up. Barbell eyes with Dubbing.
Sizes: 1/0 Hook 4 inch recommended for King Salmon | Pike and Muskie
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Moal leech with lots of flashabou. Chinook, King Salmon unlike Steelhead often like mono, single color flies. If the aren't hitting one color switch to another, rather then swing a multicolored fly by them. These flies are custom tied. Sizes: 3 inch (clear water), 4 inch (glacier silt to muddy water) Hook Sizes: Size 2 (fishes better), Size 1 (stronger) Size 1/0 King Salmon - Owner Hooks SSW Super Needle Point Hooks.

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