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| The Intruder Fly Pattern - no that isn't correct. The Intruder Fly originally tied by Jerry French, and Ed Ward, was a concept pattern. The concept was to tie a large fly pattern with a small trailing hook. Before the Intruder, large flies were tied on large hooks. These hooks damaged the Steelhead for release - they were tied on large ott (1/0, 2/0 3/0…) hooks that were cutter hooks that kept slicing into the fish's mouth. Second part of the concept was to tie a fly with two stations - a rear and forward station. This allowed a large fly to cast easier. Since the 1990's this fly has continued to morph. The reason for this is in the word Intruder which refers to two things: 1. The fly concept that Jerry French and Ed Ward developed. 2. An Intruder is something that anadromous fish respond to - other small fish in their redds hanging around to eat their eggs. Large flies tied in an Intruder Style can also represent food like squid and shrimp that steelhead and Salmon have foraged on in the ocean. Intruder Flies for Steelhead, Salmon, and Sea Run BrownsWhat does an Intruder suggest or represent to a Steelhead?
Possible Responses:
- Automatic Condition Feeding Response - representation of a squid, prawn or fish.
- Curiosity Response – Large 3 to 6 inch Intruders are large animated attractors that instigate Steelhead, Salmon. And sea run Browns into striking.
- Survival Competition Response – An Intruder may eat eggs, and the survival response is to remove they prey.
- Territorial Competition Response – when Steelhead come into a holding area they often setup a territory. When an Intruder swings through their area and bite response is initiated.
- Anger Response – an Intruder has disturbed the peace, a Steelhead’s space.
What to Look for in an Intruder:
1. Size (bigger is often better) This depends on water clarity and water temperature. Clear water = smaller; Cold water = larger.
2. Shape, profile and outline (what does the fly look like when it is wet and swinging through the current.
3. Color - Steelhead are color-conscious to the extreme.
4. Movement – does the fly have movement in the water, not the air.
5. Casting ability – can you cast the big Intruder. Big flies = big rods, and heavier sink tips. Or adjust your cast. You can Perry Poke Spey Cast a big Intruder if you are having trouble.
6. Durability – will they fly stand up to casting a fishing punishment.
Stinger-style Hybrid Intruder Flies Take a look at Moal Leeches for Intruder Type Flies. Larger size Moal Leeches are Intruders, and their snaky movement profile move Steelhead to the take. Top Winter Moal Leeches (Click Here)
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The Intruder has quickly become one of the most popular steelhead patterns on the West Coast. It is a large fly that was designed by the West Coast steelhead guide Ed Ward, with the help and feedback of fellow anglers Scott Howell, Jerry French, and Dec Hogan. Since its inception, there have been numerous variations, and it is safe to say that it is more of a style of fly rather than a pattern. Our Sili-Leg Intruders are tied on medium length 35mm Waddington Shanks with 3/16-inch brass eyes. Stock flies come with a Gamakatsu Octopus size 2 hook. Also See: Sili-Leg Intruders, Red/Orange
Sili-Leg Intruders, Pink/Black
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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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The Intruder has quickly become one of the most popular steelhead patterns on the West Coast. It is a large fly that was designed by the West Coast steelhead guide Ed Ward, with the help and feedback of fellow anglers Scott Howell, Jerry French, and Dec Hogan. Since its inception, there have been numerous variations, and it is safe to say that it is more of a style of fly rather than a pattern. Our Sili-Leg Intruders are tied on medium length 35mm Waddington Shanks with 3/16-inch brass eyes. Stock flies come with a Gamakatsu Octopus size 2 hook. Also See: Sili-Leg Intruders, Red/Orange
Sili-Leg Intruders, Black/Blue
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Mini Intruder - Based on Rhea Intruder, this miniature version is tied on a 25mm shank with small brass eyes and real rhea. Small dumbbell eyes (5/32") helps the fly swim better. Good action. Length: 2.5 inches
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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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The Intruder has quickly become one of the most popular steelhead patterns on the West Coast. It is a large fly that was designed by the West Coast steelhead guide Ed Ward, with the help and feedback of fellow anglers Scott Howell, Jerry French, and Dec Hogan. Since its inception, there have been numerous variations, and it is safe to say that it is more of a style of fly rather than a pattern. Our Sili-Leg Intruders are tied on medium length 35mm Waddington Shanks with 3/16-inch brass eyes. Stock flies come with a Gamakatsu Octopus size 2 hook. Also See: Sili-Leg Intruders, Pink/Black
Sili-Leg Intruders, Black/Blue
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The original Intruder designed by Jerry French and tied by Aqua Flies! The birth of the Intruder was in the Pacific Northwest. It has gone through many evolutions and surely it will continue to evolve, but Jerry's Intruder as it is tied today is a fish catcher. Tied using composite loops, UV materials and a Gamakatsu trailer hook, confidence is high when using this fly. Jerry's Intruder is approximately 3" long. Single Station Intruder is about 2" in length. Only ONE in stock
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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. New Design - now comes tied on Intruder wire junction to hook, so hook can be changed. A very special pattern tied for the Klickitat River, WA Size: 3 inch | Size 2 Owner hook
Also see: Neo Skagit Leech with hidden Nickle Bead) (click Here)
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A larger version of our standard intruder, but tied on a tube, the Chinook Intruder is approximately 4” in length. Using a generous amount of flash and UV enhanced ostrich and schlappen, this intruder is sure to anger a chinook into striking the fly. Rigged with a stout ring eye black nickel hook. Also an excellent large Intruder Steelhead fly.
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The original Intruder designed by Jerry French and tied by Aqua Flies! The birth of the Intruder was in the Pacific Northwest. It has gone through many evolutions and surely it will continue to evolve, but Jerry's Intruder as it is tied today is a fish catcher. Tied using composite loops, UV materials and a Gamakatsu trailer hook, confidence is high when using this fly. Jerry's Intruder is approximately 3" long. Single Station Intruder is about 2" in length.
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A larger version of our standard intruder, but tied on a tube, the Chinook Intruder is approximately 4" in length. Using a generous amount of flash and UV enhanced ostrich and schlappen, this intruder is sure to anger a chinook into striking the fly. Rigged with a stout ring eye black nickel hook. Also an excellent large Intruder Steelhead fly.
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The Chromewrecker was originally developed by Lucas Meeker as a large-profile, un-weighted pattern for targeting big water Steelhead in the lower flows of late summer and fall. Fishing big flies un-weighted with a heavier sink tip allows the fly to keep the large profile of a big weighted winter fly, but stay up in the column to snag less in broader and more consistent gradient runs. Many big steelhead flies sink slowly, especially un-weighted, but the Chromewrecker is tied with sparse materials that don't slow the sinkrate. As the pattern evolved over three years, Luke added weighted variants and colorways targeting winter Steelhead and Chinook. Another central idea in this pattern is to use multiple shades of colors and contrasting points to build blended colors and markings that more closely resemble how colors blend and fade in nature (even when the color is bright!)... like the blended markings on the flank of a bright chrome Steelhead.
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Using long flowing materials is one of the key Intruder features. The rhea is a small South American ostrich-like bird with long flowing feathers, and it's the perfect match for the Intruder. The use of rhea was popularized by Paul Miller a number of years ago. Stu's Ostrich Intruders are tied on 40mm shanks with 5/32-inch brass eyes. Stock flies come with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Great Steelhead Fly
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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 larger version of our standard intruder, but tied on a tube, the Chinook Intruder is approximately 4" in length. Using a generous amount of flash and UV enhanced ostrich and schlappen, this intruder is sure to anger a chinook into striking the fly. Rigged with a stout ring eye black nickel hook. Also an excellent large Intruder Steelhead fly. Red/Orange - Good color for bright sun and muddy off color conditions.
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A very nice tie up by Aqua Flies. Steelie Piglets are tied on a 1-inch plastic tube with a 1/4-inch brass cone at the front for added weight. Comes with size 2 Tube hook. Good all season Steelhead fly.
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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. 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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A very nice tie up by Aqua Flies. Steelie Piglets are tied on a 1-inch plastic tube with a 1/4-inch brass cone at the front for added weight. Comes with size 2 Tube hook. Good all season Steelhead fly.
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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 is a smaller version of the Neo Skagit Leech. It is not a mini, hence the name bijou, smaller, elegant version. It is tied on a FS SENYOS ARTICULATED SHANK 25MM BLACK and is lightly weighted with some 1.5 inches of medium lead wire wrapped around short shank (this is needed for all the materials, weighted enough to make it swim optimally, great movement). Fly is 2 inches, long but with some trailing material may drag it out to 2.5 inches. Stinger - trailing hook extends back with mono. Hook can be replaced. Size 2 Owner SSW hook. This is a slow tie, I can only tie about two an hour. See 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)
Neo Skagit Leech, CW - under water view
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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 OPST barbless Tied with Intruder Prop Hackle (Turkey) under Marabou.
Also see: Neo Skagit Leech
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SNOWRUNNER BRUSH TUBE o HIGH QUALITY SNOWRUNNER HAIR ON BRUSH o LOADED WITH ANGEL HAIR AND HOLOGRAPHIC FLASHABOU o FISH HUNTER SPEY MARABOU o PREIUM 6MM BEAD FOR SUPPORT o HIGH QUALITY CONES FROM EUROPE o opst swing hook size 1/0 for Kings o opst swing hook size 1 for Steelhead, Select hook below These patterns just breathe life! You have to put them in the water to see. Snowrunner hair comes from a fairly uncommon domesticated animal in Europe. The hair is as durable as it gets and it just pumps like hell in the water! It doesn't mat or tangle on the hook like synthetics and icelandic sheep, and is semi-translucent giving it a beautiful sheen. When I first tested the pattern on the Kitimat river in BC, I caught a chrome bright Chinook on my first cast! Yes, i was at the right place at the right time, and a little dumb luck too, but I fished this pattern for a week straight and beat the crap out of it! It is still in my box ready to go! Anyway, if a large pattern that holds profile in the heaviest of currents, yet moves beautifully in even the slower pools, is what you are after, I highly recommend you give these a shot! Size: 4 inches - Large fly that is easy to cast.  Alex Belonga, King Salmon caught using SNOWRUNNER BRUSH TUBE
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A larger version of our standard intruder, but tied on a tube, the Chinook Intruder is approximately 4" in length. Using a generous amount of flash and UV enhanced ostrich and schlappen, this intruder is sure to anger a chinook into striking the fly. Rigged with a stout ring eye black nickel hook. Also an excellent large Intruder Steelhead fly.
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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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One of Grabflies best color patterns, the Methow (Black/King Fisher Blue/Chartreuse Butt). This Taco fly has the addition of the trailing egg. Tied like a Fish Taco Fly but using Marabou instead of Ostrich Plume. This gives the fly a little less silhouette, but with the same action, plus Marabou really moves in the water. Size: 3 inches, Size 2 hook Also see: Egg Dropping Fish Taco
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Nicely tied Steelhead Intruder fly. Great Steelhead fly colors. This fly says bite me! Stu's Barred Ostrich Intruders are tied using barred ostrich that we dye in house. The intruder is on an Aqua Flies 43mm shank with 5/32" brass eyes. Stock flies rigged with an AquaTalon hook.
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SNOWRUNNER BRUSH TUBE o HIGH QUALITY SNOWRUNNER HAIR ON BRUSH o LOADED WITH ANGEL HAIR AND HOLOGRAPHIC FLASHABOU o FISH HUNTER SPEY MARABOU o PREIUM 6MM BEAD FOR SUPPORT o HIGH QUALITY CONES FROM EUROPE o opst swing hook size 1/0 for Kings o opst swing hook size 1 for Steelhead, Select hook below These patterns just breathe life! You have to put them in the water to see. Snowrunner hair comes from a fairly uncommon domesticated animal in Europe. The hair is as durable as it gets and it just pumps like hell in the water! It doesn't mat or tangle on the hook like synthetics and icelandic sheep, and is semi-translucent giving it a beautiful sheen. When I first tested the pattern on the Kitimat river in BC, I caught a chrome bright Chinook on my first cast! Yes, i was at the right place at the right time, and a little dumb luck too, but I fished this pattern for a week straight and beat the crap out of it! It is still in my box ready to go! Anyway, if a large pattern that holds profile in the heaviest of currents, yet moves beautifully in even the slower pools, is what you are after, I highly recommend you give these a shot! Size: 4 inches - Large fly that is easy to cast. Alex Belonga, King Salmon caught using SNOWRUNNER BRUSH TUBE
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Here are twelve great winter, custom tied, Steelhead flies - Winter Moal Collection. These flies all have been tested, and have caught many, many Steelhead. Size: 2.5 -3 inch Moal Leeches - Olive and Black Barred Moal (3 Flies)
- Black Moal (3 Flies)
- Black and Blue Moal (3 Flies)
- Improved Methow Moal (3 Flies)
Status: Tied and ready to ship Steelhead caught by Dave Robinson
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Jerry's newest intruder design utilizing the Ultra Rig. The Ultra Rig is a new system to rig shank flies with a trailing hook. The Ultra Rig is made with 50 pound Spider Wire, Ultra Tubing and a size 2 AquaTalon hook. This rigging system eliminates the use of wire as a trailing loop. The Ultra Rig system allows the angler to change out the hook without damaging the fly or the trailing loop. The only commercially tied fly with this rigging system. In addition to the rigging system, this intruder is tied using an Aqua Flies Shank, Aqua Flies Intruder Eyes and the Aqua Flies Fake Jungle Cock. Jerry French Signature Flies Jerry French is well recognized amongst the steelhead spey community. When speaking of Skagit-style casting systems and tying of intruder type flies, Jerry and his friends Ed Ward and Scott Howell are at the forefront of modern Northwest fly fishing for steelhead. These flies are engineered to fish. Utilizing Jerry's innovative techniques of composite loops and modern materials, we have tied a fly that the master himself will fish.
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SNOWRUNNER BRUSH TUBE o HIGH QUALITY SNOWRUNNER HAIR ON BRUSH o LOADED WITH ANGEL HAIR AND HOLOGRAPHIC FLASHABOU o FISH HUNTER SPEY MARABOU o PREIUM 6MM BEAD FOR SUPPORT o HIGH QUALITY CONES FROM EUROPE o opst swing hook size 1/0 for Kings o opst swing hook size 1 for Steelhead, Select hook below These patterns just breathe life! You have to put them in the water to see. Snowrunner hair comes from a fairly uncommon domesticated animal in Europe. The hair is as durable as it gets and it just pumps like hell in the water! It doesn't mat or tangle on the hook like synthetics and icelandic sheep, and is semi-translucent giving it a beautiful sheen. When I first tested the pattern on the Kitimat river in BC, I caught a chrome bright Chinook on my first cast! Yes, i was at the right place at the right time, and a little dumb luck too, but I fished this pattern for a week straight and beat the crap out of it! It is still in my box ready to go! Anyway, if a large pattern that holds profile in the heaviest of currents, yet moves beautifully in even the slower pools, is what you are after, I highly recommend you give these a shot! Size: 4 inches - Large fly that is easy to cast. Alex Belonga, King Salmon caught using SNOWRUNNER BRUSH TUBE
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One of Grabflies best color patterns, the Methow (Black/King Fisher Blue/Chartreuse Butt). This Taco fly has the addition of the trailing egg. Tied like a Fish Taco Fly but using Rhea instead of Ostrich Plume. This gives the fly a little less silhouette, but with the same action, plus Rhea really stands out and moves in the water. Size: 2.5 inches, Size 2 SSW Owner hook Also see Rhea Taco (click here) and Fish Taco (click here)
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Black and Blue Ostrich Intruder Tube Fly I custom ordered these flies from Alex. Close to the same pattern as his Rhea Intruders but with this select Ostrich that has lots of movement but saves some $. Very nice tie and a fish catcher for sure. • 6mm high quality brass bead on tube • Cone FOR MAXIMUM MOVEMENT AND CASTABILITY • Ahrex homerun tube hook size 2 Size: 3 - 3.5 inches, easy to cast. Comes with hook: Ahrex Homerun tube hook size 2 Custom tied by Alex Belonga, Straits on the Fly
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Jerry's newest intruder design utilizing the Ultra Rig. The Ultra Rig is a new system to rig shank flies with a trailing hook. The Ultra Rig is made with 50 pound Spider Wire, Ultra Tubing and a size 2 AquaTalon hook. This rigging system eliminates the use of wire as a trailing loop. The Ultra Rig system allows the angler to change out the hook without damaging the fly or the trailing loop. The only commercially tied fly with this rigging system. In addition to the rigging system, this intruder is tied using an Aqua Flies Shank, Aqua Flies Intruder Eyes and the Aqua Flies Fake Jungle Cock. Jerry French Signature Flies Jerry French is well recognized amongst the steelhead spey community. When speaking of Skagit-style casting systems and tying of intruder type flies, Jerry and his friends Ed Ward and Scott Howell are at the forefront of modern Northwest fly fishing for steelhead. These flies are engineered to fish. Utilizing Jerry's innovative techniques of composite loops and modern materials, we have tied a fly that the master himself will fish. See More Ultra Intruder Flies by Jerry (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 early winter Steelhead, Kalum River Winter Steelhead, and coastal Steelhead, and any where that pink does well. Size: 3 inches| Size 2 Owner hook (Now available with #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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Black and Pink Ostrich Intruder Tube Fly with Purple highlights. I custom ordered these flies from Alex. Close to the same pattern as his Rhea Intruders but with this select Ostrich that has lots of movement but saves some $. Very nice tie and a fish catcher for sure. • 6mm high quality brass bead on tube • Cone FOR MAXIMUM MOVEMENT AND CASTABILITY • Ahrex homerun tube hook size 2 Size: 3 - 3.5 inches, easy to cast. Comes with hook: Ahrex Homerun tube hook size 2 Custom tied by Alex Belonga, Straits on the Fly
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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. 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.Tied with Lady Amherst. A special fly tied for the Klickitat river, WA. Works great especially for early to mid summer Steelhead. Size: 3 inches| Size 2 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) See Neo Skagit Bijou Leech, Klickitat (Click Here) See Klickitat Skagit Leech (Click Here) 
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PNW Munker Fly
The first fly I was commissioned to tie was for a guide on the Great Lakes. He wanted a rabbit wing with a muddler head on a tube! I was
nervous and new, and he was patient and kind. I immediately went to the internet looking for this type of fly I could simply copy, but didn’t find much. I eventually pieced together a couple ideas, and through my friends critiques, we ‘re-designed’ a pattern. The idea comes from Kim Sorenson’s Munker pattern. A killer Danish Atlantic Salmon and Seatrout fly. The muddler head style is a Davie Mcphail design, and I’ve yet to find a better way to tie a muddler head on a tube! This particular fly accounted for my first ever fish on my own tied fly, and my friends personal best steelhead on his home river! I couldn’t recommend the pattern enough, and I know you’ll be more than satisfied with the results!
• 3 inches long
• Premium rabbit hide, hand cut
• 6mm brass bead for weight and wing support
• Angel hair and flashiboo
• Lady amherst pheasant
• Ahrex #2 homerun tube hook
Size: 3 inches, easy to cast for a rabbit wing this long, Lots of Movement! Custom tied by Alex Belonga, Straits on the Fly
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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 Oowner 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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Hartwick's Hoser Tube presents a giant, flowing profile in the water. Weight has been added in the form of a tungsten cone. Not only does this cone add weight, but it is tied in reverse so it creates a solid bump where the marabou is tied in. The marabou will not collapse and the profle remains, even in the fastest water.
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These new wide-profile cones create a turbo vortex at the front of a tube fly. The turbo cone gives the fly a unique swimming action. The action combined with the soft materials, which pulsate to mimic breathing, produces a fly that drives fish crazy. Whether fishing in the slowest or hardest of currents, the fly will move and pulsate like no other pattern. In addition to the unique movements, the turbo cone also provides a little bit of weight to help get the fly down. Our Turbo Cone Tube Flies are tied on a 1.25-inch tube with a 10mm turbo cone. Comes with Size 2 trailing 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. 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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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, Berkley Fireline Braid 20 LB (double over for 40 LB strength) and, quality Owner size 2 hook.
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Jerry's newest intruder design utilizing the Ultra Rig. The Ultra Rig is a new system to rig shank flies with a trailing hook. The Ultra Rig is made with 50 pound Spider Wire, Ultra Tubing and a size 2 AquaTalon hook. This rigging system eliminates the use of wire as a trailing loop. The Ultra Rig system allows the angler to change out the hook without damaging the fly or the trailing loop. The only commercially tied fly with this rigging system. In addition to the rigging system, this intruder is tied using an Aqua Flies Shank, Aqua Flies Intruder Eyes and the Aqua Flies Fake Jungle Cock. Jerry French Signature Flies Jerry French is well recognized amongst the steelhead spey community. When speaking of Skagit-style casting systems and tying of intruder type flies, Jerry and his friends Ed Ward and Scott Howell are at the forefront of modern Northwest fly fishing for steelhead. These flies are engineered to fish. Utilizing Jerry's innovative techniques of composite loops and modern materials, we have tied a fly that the master himself will fish.
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BUNDY’S BUNNY SWIMMER Comes with hook: Ahrex Homerun tube hook size 2 • Hand cut strips from premium rabbit hides, and triangle tapered for maximum movement • 6mm hight quality brass bead on tube • Nutria for an underwing support • Spey marabou from fish hunter, the best! • Cone FOR MAXIMUM MOVEMENT AND CASTABILITY • Ahrex homerun tube hook size 2 Just an easy casting pattern that offers tons of movement in the water. not all rabbit is created equal, and you’ll see the movement in these when they are in the water. the nutria hair against the bead provides an awesome profile while minimizing any bulk. i blend the angel hair with it to get a nice hotspot and also good movement. Give one a try, I think you’ll love it! Size: 3 inches, easy to cast for a rabbit wing this long, Lots of Movement! Custom tied by Alex Belonga, Straits on the Fly
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Evo Bling (New for Fall 2019/2020) is weighted enough to get the rabbit down - swims great. The fly is tied with weighted wire (.025 - .030). This is used to create an enlarged body that helps keep the rabbit wing swimming higher and off the hook to help prevent fouling - see photo. I've been working a long time playing with methods to do this. Here it is! Size: 2 - 2.5 inches Materials: - 60 lb braid line (Supreme 2 uses braid line and tubing with flash tinsel glued over, this keep to hook align but still flexible. Hook can be turned in tubing.)
- Small Hool Holder Tubing
- Grizzly Spey Hackle - Wings
Hareline Bling Rabbit Strips (Click Here) 
Jeff Layton, Steelhead caught using Evo Bling Fly
Also see Evo Bunny Supreme (click here)
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Using long flowing materials is one of the key Intruder features. The rhea is a small South American ostrich-like bird with long flowing feathers, and it's the perfect match for the Intruder. The use of rhea was popularized by Paul Miller a number of years ago. Stu's Rhea Intruders are tied on 40mm shanks with 5/32-inch brass eyes. Stock flies come with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Great Steelhead Fly
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Using long flowing materials is one of the key Intruder features. The rhea is a small South American ostrich-like bird with long flowing feathers, and it's the perfect match for the Intruder. The use of rhea was popularized by Paul Miller a number of years ago. Stu's Rhea Intruders are tied on 40mm shanks with 5/32-inch brass eyes. Stock flies come with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Great Steelhead Fly
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A larger version of our standard intruder, but tied on a tube, the Chinook Intruder is approximately 4” in length. Using a generous amount of flash and UV enhanced ostrich and schlappen, this intruder is sure to anger a chinook into striking the fly. Rigged with a stout ring eye black nickel hook. Also an excellent large Intruder Steelhead fly. Also See Stu's Chinook Intruder, Chartreuse (Click Here) Two in stock (12-26-19)
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Best of Show for Freshwater Fly Pattern at IFTD 2016. Stu's PrawnTruder looks like a large, lively prawn when in the water. Tied on a plastic tube, it is easy to cast and fish-friendly. Its large profile will find those aggressive fish in the river. The feelers and rubber legs create movement, even in the weakest of currents.
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A larger version of our standard intruder, but tied on a tube, the Chinook Intruder is approximately 4” in length. Using a generous amount of flash and UV enhanced ostrich and schlappen, this intruder is sure to anger a chinook into striking the fly. Rigged with a stout ring eye black nickel hook. Also an excellent large Intruder Steelhead fly. Two in stock
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A larger version of our standard intruder, but tied on a tube, the Chinook Intruder is approximately 4” in length. Using a generous amount of flash and UV enhanced ostrich and schlappen, this intruder is sure to anger a chinook into striking the fly. Rigged with a stout ring eye black nickel hook. Also an excellent large Intruder Steelhead fly.
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Best of Show for Freshwater Fly Pattern at IFTD 2016. Stu's PrawnTruder looks like a large, lively prawn when in the water. Tied on a plastic tube, it is easy to cast and fish-friendly. Its large profile will find those aggressive fish in the river. The feelers and rubber legs create movement, even in the weakest of currents.
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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. New Design - now comes tied on Intruder wire junction to hook, so hook can be changed. A very special pattern tied for the Klickitat River, WA Size: 3 inch | Size 2 Owner hook
Also see: Neo Skagit Leech with hidden Nickle Bead) (click Here)
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Using long flowing materials is one of the key Intruder features. The rhea is a small South American ostrich-like bird with long flowing feathers, and it's the perfect match for the Intruder. The use of rhea was popularized by Paul Miller a number of years ago. Stu's Rhea Intruders are tied on 40mm shanks with 5/32-inch brass eyes. Stock flies come with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Great Steelhead Fly
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These new wide-profile cones create a turbo vortex at the front of a tube fly. The turbo cone gives the fly a unique swimming action. The action combined with the soft materials, which pulsate to mimic breathing, produces a fly that drives fish crazy. Whether fishing in the slowest or hardest of currents, the fly will move and pulsate like no other pattern. In addition to the unique movements, the turbo cone also provides a little bit of weight to help get the fly down. Our Turbo Cone Tube Flies are tied on a 1.25-inch tube with a 10mm turbo cone. Comes with Size 2 trailing hook.
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A very popular shank fly that is very effective for Steelhead, and all five Pacific Salmon, Char, Sea-Run Browns as well as Atlantic Salmon. 3" long overall, unweighted and perfect for swinging in low, clear water. 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. Purple is a great color for early morning and late evenings.
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A very popular shank fly that is very effective for Steelhead, and all five Pacific Salmon, Char, Sea-Run Browns as well as Atlantic Salmon. 3" long overall, unweighted and perfect for swinging in low, clear water. 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. Pink is a great color in BC, and rivers near the coast.Green, Chartreuse Butt flies really help get the grab.
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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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The Cyclops Leech is designed to get down and keep a profile while moving like a snake. With the 7/32" tungsten bead, this fly will break through the toughest of currents. Rigged with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Nice fly, swims with lots of movement.
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Nicely tied Steelhead Intruder fly. Great Steelhead fly colors. This fly says bite me! Stu's Barred Ostrich Intruders are tied using barred ostrich that we dye in house. The intruder is on an Aqua Flies 43mm shank with 5/32" brass eyes. Stock flies rigged with an AquaTalon hook. ONE IN STOCK
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The Cyclops Leech is designed to get down and keep a profile while moving like a snake. With the 7/32" tungsten bead, this fly will break through the toughest of currents. Rigged with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Nice fly, swims with lots of movement.
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The Cyclops Leech is designed to get down and keep a profile while moving like a snake. With the 7/32" tungsten bead, this fly will break through the toughest of currents. Rigged with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Nice fly, swims with lots of movement.
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These new wide-profile cones create a turbo vortex at the front of a tube fly. The turbo cone gives the fly a unique swimming action. The action combined with the soft materials, which pulsate to mimic breathing, produces a fly that drives fish crazy. Whether fishing in the slowest or hardest of currents, the fly will move and pulsate like no other pattern. In addition to the unique movements, the turbo cone also provides a little bit of weight to help get the fly down. Our Turbo Cone Tube Flies are tied on a 1.25-inch tube with a 10mm turbo cone. Comes with Size 2 trailing hook.
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A very nice tie up by Aqua Flies. Steelie Piglets are tied on a 1-inch plastic tube with a 1/4-inch brass cone at the front for added weight. Comes with size 2 Tube hook. Good all season Steelhead fly.
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Using long flowing materials is one of the key Intruder features. The rhea is a small South American ostrich-like bird with long flowing feathers, and it's the perfect match for the Intruder. The use of rhea was popularized by Paul Miller a number of years ago. Stu's Rhea Intruders are tied on 40mm shanks with 5/32-inch brass eyes. Stock flies come with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Great Steelhead Fly
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The Cyclops Leech is designed to get down and keep a profile while moving like a snake. With the 7/32" tungsten bead, this fly will break through the toughest of currents. Rigged with a Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Good King Salmon and Winter Steelhead Fly. Tied by Aqua Flies Size 1/0 hook
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Rob Crandalls Guides Choice Pnk/Org, tied by Aqua Flies. This pattern is a favorite in the green waters of winter steelhead fishing. Cerise and Orange colors show up well and move and swim in the water. This is a go-to pattern in winter. Size 2 Intruder Hook
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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 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. New Updated Design for 2019 Size (large profile fly): 2.75 - 3, Size 2 Owner hook | 3 - 3.5 inch #1 OPST Swing Hook Skagit Leech Tying Instructions (for 2017 style) and Fly Tying Material PDF File (Click Here) See other/colors - Skagit Leeches - (Click Here) Also see: Neo Skagit Leech with hidden Nickle Bead) (click Here) 
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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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Senyo's GL Predator Scandi: Greg Senyo likes to blend traditional Atlantic salmon and steelhead tying techniques with modern synthetic materials, and he has done that with the Predator Scandi series. Tied on a 25mm Senyo shank and using the Senyo Predator Wrap, this fly sparkles in the water. As with all of Greg's patterns, the Gamakatsu hook is attached point down. Nice Steelhead Fly!
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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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(NEW Colors) 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. You can get them in almost every color, and if you want to fish them deeper you can add Hot Cones. Jeff Hickman likes to fish Purple Tacos in the morning, bright colors during the day, and black in the evening/dark. Size: 2.5 - 3 inches Size 2 Owner trailing 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 little "Intruder" style fly, easy to cast, a nice little mid strata searching pattern. This is a caster's dream. It is sparse, light, and casts like a rocket. It has a TINY set of eyes on it that gives it just enough weight to get down a bit when desired but isn't a chore to cast.
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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) Owner Hooks SSW Super Needle Point Hooks.
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Same Profile as the Fish Taco but tied with more Flashabou. 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. You can get them in almost every color, and if you want to fish them deeper you can add Hot Cones. Jeff Hickman likes to fish Purple Tacos in the morning, bright colors during the day, and black in the evening/dark. Size: 2.5 - 3 inches Size 2 trailing hook, hung with 30 lb. Fire Wire loop. 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. This fly has lots of action in the water with a large profile. New Updated Design for 2019 Size (large profile fly): 2.5 - 3", Size 2 Owner hook, Size 1 OPST Barbless Hook Skagit Leech Tying Instructions (for 2017 style) and Fly Tying Material PDF File (Click Here) Also see: Neo Skagit Leech with hidden Nickle Bead) (click Here)
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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) Owner Hooks SSW Super Needle Point Hooks.
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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 (Chartreuse only in this size) (fishes better), Size 1 (stronger) Owner Hooks SSW Super Needle Point Hooks.
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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) 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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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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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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Nice summer and fall Steelhead tube fly. Also works great in low or clear water winter conditions. Easy to cast. Comes with hook and junction tubing Overall wing length: 2.5 inches long Also see Purple (click here) Photo is of Black.
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The Hybrid, A very serious Steelhead Fly (Solid colors good for Salmon too). (NEW Design, Fall 2015) I have designed similar Steelhead flies like this pattern. It is a refinement. The Hybrid also comes articulated (more movement) if you choose that option. Also this pattern comes with the new tip dyed Ostrich Plumes that really add movement, plus with the added Ostrich Spey Plumes tied in under the larger tip dyed plumes gives the fly more silhouette but without much water absorption so it is pretty easy to cast for a big fly. When the black dyed tips of the Ostrich move the fly appears more lively in the water.
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Brass Monkey Intruder Style Steelhead Fly by Spirit River
3 inches long Size 2 trailing hook This fly gets down deep and doesn't retain much moisture making it easier to cast. Only one left in stock.
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Brass Monkey Intruder Style Steelhead Fly by Spirit River
3 inches long Size 2 trailing hook This fly gets down deep and doesn't retain much moisture making it easier to cast.
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Notherwestern Intruder, Purple/Pink by Spirit River Size: 2 trailing hook Tied with Ostrich and Lady Amherst. This fly is easy to cast and gets down deep.
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Notherwestern Intruder, Black/Orange by Spirit River Size: 2 trailing hook Tied with Ostrich and Lady Amherst. This fly is easy to cast and gets down deep. ONLY ONE LEFT IN STOCK
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Notherwestern Intruder, Black/Blue by Spirit River Size: 2 Tied with Ostrich and Lady Amherst. This fly is easy to cast and gets down deep.
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FlyTubes - Tube Fly Box made by GrabFlies.com Also see NEW - FlyTubeCase (click here) Crystal clear water proof plastic tubes, perfect for those Intruder flies, Moal Leeches, Stinger - trailing hook flies, Tube Flies... Tubes come in two diameter sizes:1/2 inch (smaller Intruders, Moal Leeches, Marabou) and 3/4 inch (Large Intruders, Mega Moal Leeches) Removable vinyl end caps fit securely Easy to store Protects Hackles, Maribou, Flash, Ostrich Plume... Easy to store Easy to carryLESS BULK Custom lengths: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 inches1/2 inch tubes - three different color caps to help sort 
Store and Protect Large Intruder Flies
Removable End Caps
Perfect for String Leech Flies
Perfect for String Leech Flies (3/4 inch Diameter Tube)6 inch length
Perfect for Moal Leeches (1/2 inch Diameter Tube) 3.5 inch length
"This is the only fly box I use now. In the summer I will put several skating or muddler type flies into one tube. For big steelhead flies it a must have item. I have tried so many different fly boxes, but it was always the bulk that gets in the way of Spey casting, or closing the lid down and munching the flash of marabou that gave birth to this simple fly storage solution." - Jeff Layton
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Intruder - GO BIG OR GO HOME
shank-style fly with trailing bait style hook for solid hook-ups.
Large silhouette that is easy to cast
Size 2 hook
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Nice summer and fall Steelhead tube fly. Also works great in low or clear water winter conditions. Easy to cast. Comes with hook and junction tubing Overall wing length: 2.5 inches long Also see Purple (click here)
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Here are twelve great winter, custom tied, Steelhead flies - Winter Moal Collection. These flies all have been tested, and have caught many, many Steelhead. Size: 3 inch Moal Leeches Status: Tied and ready to ship Steelhead caught by Dave Robinson
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Tied like a Fish Taco Fly but using Rhea instead of Ostrich Plume. This gives the fly a little less silhouette, but with the same action, plus Rhea really stands out and moves in the water. Easy to cast, and has more movement because of the Rhea. Size: 2.25 inches Tied on a FS SENYOS ARTICULATED SHANK 25MM BLACK Tied with an Owner size twoSSW hook. For Blue/Black - also see (very popular) Egg Dropping Methow Rhea Taco, Mini (click here)
Mini Rhea Taco, Purple/Pink
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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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Rob Crandall lives in Portland, Oregon, where he operates Water Time Outfitters, which offers guided fishing trips on the Deschutes River for trout and steelhead, as well as guided fly fishing for steelhead on the Clackamas, NF Nehalem, Trask and Oregon Coast rivers in the winter. It is on these rivers that Rob designed and developed his fish-catching patterns. He grew up on the banks of the Clackamas River and has been a licensed Oregon fishing guide since 1992. Rob is also the past editor of Flyfishing & Tying Journal magazine.
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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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 "Jerry's Ultra Mini-Intruder, Orange/White")
 "SNOWRUNNER BRUSH TUBE, Black and Pink Collar")
 "Egg Dropping Methow Rhea Taco, Mini")
 "Black and Blue Ostrich Intruder Tube Fly")
 "Jerry's Ultra Mini-Intruder, Purple/Black")
 "Neo Skagit Leech, Red/Pink")
 "Black and Pink Ostrich Intruder Tube Fly")
 "Neo Skagit Leech, Purple/Black/Pink")
 "Neo Skagit Leech, Klickitat")
 "PNW Munker Fly, Black/Pink/Blue")
 "Mini Fish Taco")
 "Hartwick's Hoser Tube, Pink")
 "Stu's Jungle Tail Turbo Cone, Pink/Purple")
 "Neo Skagit Ostrich Leech, Methow")
 "Black/Purple Moal Supreme")
 "Jerry's Ultra Mini-Intruder, Pink/White")
 "Bunny's Bunny Swimmer, Orange/Black")
 "Evo Bling")
 "Stu's Ostrich Intruders, Orange/Pink")
 "Stu's Ostrich Intruders, Black/Blue")
 "Stu's Chinook Intruders, Blue/Chartreuse")
 "Stu's PrawnTruders, Blue")
 "Stu's Chinook Intruders, Black/Chartreuse")
 "Stu's Chinook Intruders, Purple/Pink")
 "Stu's PrawnTruders, Pink")
 "Klickitat Skagit Leech")
 "Stu's Ostrich Intruders, Metal Detector")
 "Stu's Jungle Tail Turbo Cone, Black/Blue")
 "Fish Taco, Purple")
 "Fish Taco, Pink")
 "Senyo's Aqua Scandi, Pink")
 "Hartwick's Tungsten Cyclops Leech, Black")
 "Stu's Barred Ostrich Intruder, Blue/Black")
 "Hartwick's Tungsten Cyclops Leech, Blue")
 "Hartwick's Tungsten Cyclops Leech, Pink")
 "Stu's Griz Turbo Cone, Blue/Black")
 "Stu's Steelie Piglet, Blue/Blue/Black")
 "Stu's Rhea Intruder, Blue/Purple")
 "Hartwick's Cyclops Leech, Chartreuse/Silver")
 "Rob Crandalls Guides Choice, Pnk/Org")
 "Senyo's OCD, Pink")
 "Skagit Methow Leech")
 "Senyo's OCD, Blue")
 "Senyo's GL Predator Scandi, Pink/Purple")
 "Senyo's Aqua Scandi, Black")
 "Fish Taco, Fly")
 "Bantam, Green Butt")
 "Red, Red Flash Moal Leech")
 "Flash Fish Taco")
 "Skagit Leech")
 "Pink, Pink Flash Moal Leech")
 "Chartreuse, Chartreuse Flash Moal Leech")
 "Pink with Chartreuse Butt Moal")
 "Pink Flash with Chartreuse Butt Moal")
 "Pink Flash with Chartreuse Flash Butt Moal")
 "Mist Jackal Tube Fly, Blue")
 "The Hybrid")
 "Brass Monkey Intruder, Orange")
 "Brass Monkey Intruder, Purple")
 "NorthWestern Intruder, Purple/Pink")
 "NorthWestern Intruder, Black/Orange")
 "NorthWestern Intruder, Black/Blue")
 "FlyTubes")
 "Orange Zinger Intruder")
 "Mist Jackal Tube Fly, Black")
 "Winter Steelhead Moal Fly Collection")
 "Mini Rhea Taco")
 "Greg's Kriller, Red")
 "Crandall;s Steelhead Nightmare")
 "Methow Moal Supreme")
