Dean River Flies, BC
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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 hook Length: 3 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. Also see Neo Skagit Leech, Purple/Black/Pink (CLICK HERE) 
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Dennis Gamboa is a talented fly tier from British Columba. Whether he is tying steelhead flies, trout flies or saltwater flies, Dennis has the talent to create some very fishy patterns. The Halo Prawn is Dennis' first submission. The Halo Prawn has a translucent appearance to mimic a prawn in saltwater. Dennis uses Slush Jelly Chenille to give the fly this translucent look. Halo Eyes give the fly some realism and speckled marabou creates some movement. Tied on a 33mm shank and rigged with the Ultra Rig and a size 2 hook.
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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 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. Also see Neo Skagit Leech, Methow (click here)
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Dennis Gamboa is a talented fly tier from British Columba. Whether he is tying steelhead flies, trout flies or saltwater flies, Dennis has the talent to create some very fishy patterns. The Halo Prawn is Dennis' first submission. The Halo Prawn has a translucent appearance to mimic a prawn in saltwater. Dennis uses Slush Jelly Chenille to give the fly this translucent look. Halo Eyes give the fly some realism and speckled marabou creates some movement. Tied on a 33mm shank and rigged with the Ultra Rig and a size 2 hook.
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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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A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. This version has fluorescent Orange rabbit butt - works great in off color water for Steelhead and Salmon. Like the Neo Skagit Leech, but tied with Rabbit as well with Marabou. This fly has rabbit tied over 5 inches of leader wire wrapped to form a higher prop hackle ball, then comes holographic Orange Flashabou, then Marabou with four Orange Grizzly feathers, Black Rabbit collar, Flashabou. Lots of movement in the fly Size 1 Owner Barbless No Escape Hook Length: 2.75 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last.
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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. I use this pattern in very off color water for King Salmon - has caught Salmon in these conditions when no othr color, or pattern has worked. Like the Neo Skagit Leech, 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 Red Flashabou, then Marabou with four Red Grizzly feathers, Black Rabbit collar, and Flashabou. Lots of movement in the fly. Size 1 Owner No Escape Barbless Hook Length: 2.5 = 3 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last.
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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 3.5 inches of leader wire wrapped to form a higher prop hackle ball, then comes rabbit, then Marabou with four Pink Grizzly feathers, Purple Rabbit or Marabou, then Black Rabbit collar, and Pink Flashabou. Lots of movement in the fly. Good winter Steelhead and Salmon 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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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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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 Leech, but tied with Rabbit as well with Marabou. Purple Rabbit Prop, Red Flashabou, then Black Marabou with four Red Grizzly feathers, Black Rabbit collar, Flashabou. Lots of movement in the fly Size 2 Owner barbless no escape hook | Size 1 Owner SSW Hook with Red Butt Rabbit option - see options. Length: 2.25 – 2.5 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. Also see Neo RM Skagit Leech, Black/Purple/Red (click here) 
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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 Skagit Leech is a smaller version of the original Skagit Leech. It is tied with a hidden .25" nickle bead. The hidden bead helps prop up the Marabou which has stiff Guinea and Prop Hackle in front of it. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. This color pattern is very good for: - Clear Water
- Bright Middle Day Conditions
- Flesh Fly Imitation
- Steelhead
- Bull Trout - Dolly Varden
- All Seasons
Size: 2.5 - 3 inches| Size 1 Owner hook Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last.
Also see other Neo Skagit Leeches (click here)
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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 version has fluorescent red rabbit butt - works great in off color water for Steelhead and Salmon. Like the Neo Skagit Leech, but tied with Rabbit as well with Marabou. This fly has rabbit tied over 5 inches of leader wire wrapped to form a higher prop hackle ball, then comes holographic Red Flashabou, then Marabou with four Red Grizzly feathers, Black Rabbit collar, Flashabou. Lots of movement in the fly Size 1 Owner hook Length: 3 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. Also see RM Skagit Leech, Black/Purple/Red ( CLICK HERE )
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FRR Leech: Finn Raccoon (FR) + Rabbit These is a two stage Leech. Rear stage is Pink dubbing brush tied behind diamond braid prop ball on junction tubing hook holder. Front stage starts with Diamond braid ball then long Spun Finn Raccoon, followed by Black Rabbit, Flashabou, and Barred Voodoo Fibers, and .25 inch Pink Bead. Lots of movement from the propped up long Finn Raccoon. Size: 2.5 - 3 inch Hook: Size 1 Owner
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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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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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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 Leech, 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 Red Flashabou, then Marabou with four Red Grizzly feathers, Black Rabbit collar, Flashabou and barred voodoo fivers. Lots of movement in the fly Size 2 Owner hook Length: 2.25 – 2.5 inches Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. Also see RM Skagit Leech, Purple/Black/Red ( CLICK HERE )
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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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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 Skagit Leech is a smaller version of the original Skagit Leech. It is tied with a hidden .25" nickle bead. The hidden bead helps prop up the Marabou which has stiff Guinea and Prop Hackle in front of it. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. This color pattern is very good for early winter Steelhead, Kalum River Winter Steelhead, and coastal Steelhead, and any where that pink does well. Size: 3 inches| Size 1 Barbless No Escape Owner hook Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last.
Also see other Neo Skagit Leeches (click here)
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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 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 2 Owner SSW hook | Size 1 SSW Owner |Size 1, OPST barbless hook
Also see Neo Skagit Leech, Methow (Click Here) | A slightly smaller version: RM Skagit Leech, Methow (Click Here)
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. This fly has lots of action in the water with a large profile. POP = Purple, Orange, Pink This Neo Skagit Leech is a smaller version of the original Skagit Leech. It is tied with a hidden .25" nickle bead. The hidden bead helps prop up the Marabou which has stiff Guinea and Prop Hackle in front of it. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. This color version has pink Rhea adding to the color scheme and mowing fibers. Size: 3 inches | Size 2 Owner hook | #1 OPST hook Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last.
Also see other Neo Skagit Leeches (click here)
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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. Great fly for winter Steelhead, BC Steelhead, King Salmon, Chum Salmon - option to select Owner #1 hook This Neo Skagit Leech is a smaller version of the original Skagit Leech. It is tied with a hidden .25" nickle bead. The hidden bead helps prop up the Marabou which has stiff Guinea and Prop Hackle in front of it. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. Size: 2.5 - 3.25 inches Hook size: # 2 Owner | #1 OPST. (Select below) Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last.
Also see other Neo Skagit Leeches (click here) 
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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. Taking the most successful Steelhead fly and making it even better! This Neo Skagit Ostrich Leech is like the Neo Skagit Leech, Methow but it is tied with propped up (hidden nickle bead + Intruder Prop hackle) trailing Ostrich, then marabou tied ahead of it. This gives the fly more silhouette and action. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. Size: 2.75 - 3.5 inches Also see: Neo Skagit Leech, Methow CW (Clear Water (Click Here) See other Neo Skagit Leeches (click here) 
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Skagit Marabou Leech, 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. An evotion of the Skagit Leech. Tied with Marabou. This Neo Skagit Leech is tied with a hidden .25" nickle bead. The hidden bead helps prop up the Rhea. The fly swims different, and snags less as the bead will not snag on rocks. Size: 3inches Hook Size: #2 SSW Owner | #1 SSW Owner Tied with Intruder Prop Hackle (Turkey) under Marabou.
Also see: Neo Skagit Leech 
Mike Dixon, Steelhead caught using Neo Skagit Marabou Leech, Special Sauce
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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. Two in stock
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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 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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FRR Leech: Finn Raccoon (FR) + Rabbit These is a two stage Leech. Rear stage is Chartreuse dubbing brush tied behind diamond braid prop ball on Glow in the dark - Junction Tubing hook holder. Front stage starts with Diamond braid ball then long Spun Finn Raccoon, followed by Black Rabbit, Flashabou, and Barred Voodoo Fibers, and .25 inch Red Bead. Lots of movement from the propped up long Finn Raccoon. Size: 2.5 - 3 inch Hook: Size 1 Owner
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Dennis Gamboa is a talented fly tier from British Columba. Whether he is tying steelhead flies, trout flies or saltwater flies, Dennis has the talent to create some very fishy patterns. The Halo Prawn is Dennis' first submission. The Halo Prawn has a translucent appearance to mimic a prawn in saltwater. Dennis uses Slush Jelly Chenille to give the fly this translucent look. Halo Eyes give the fly some realism and speckled marabou creates some movement. Tied on a 33mm shank and rigged with the Ultra Rig and a size 2 hook.
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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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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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