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 Leech, Methow CW (Clear Water (Click Here)

Also see other Neo Skagit Leeches  (click here)

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 Leech, Methow CW (Clear Water (Click Here)

Also see other Neo Skagit Leeches  (click here)

Like the Neo Classic Methow, but tied with White Bucktail Wing, instead of Black Ostrich.

This fly is now tied in a classic tie up, and has been a super effective Steelhead fly. It first started as the Improved Methow Moal, and then evolved into Skagit Methow Leech (which has the record for catching 20 lb Steelhead).

For lower water and summer conditions this same color pattern can be found in this fly and Skagit Leech Lite.

See other Neo Classic patterns (Click Here)

Tied on a:

• 2051 Alec Jackson Black Spey Hook, Size 3
• Chartreuse Holographic Flashabou
• Chartreuse Veevus Holograophic Tinsel, Large
• Black UV Ice Dub
• Black Saltwater Neck Hackle
• White Bucktail
• Kingfisher Blue Guinea Hackle
• Red VEEVUS THREAD 8/0

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)

Evo Bunny, new for 2018, Added Green Butt Skunk Bunny, 2021. Tied on a Senyos Articulated Shank, 25mm, Black

Green Butt Skunk - It was developed by Dan Callaghan on the North Umpqua River, date unknown, but sometime after 1950. He took the original Skunk steelhead fly and added the green butt. Just that minor change made a big difference in the fly. 

A non-weighted, easy to cast Steelhead fly with lots of action.

Tied with a trailing egg. This fly has lots of movement with a free moving Rabbit wing.

Size 2 Owner SSW hook tied with 20 lb mono doubled over.

See other Green Butt Skunks (Click Here)

See all Evo Bunny Flies (click Here)

See Evo Bunny Supreme (click Here)

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)

A custom design by Grabflies. Design idea came from combining the famous Skagit Minnow with the new Intruder style trailing hook. 

A great fly to swing with Sculpinish colors. Also good colors for low water Steelhead, Salmon, and also good for big Browns. 

Like the Neo Skagit CW, but tied with Rabbit as well with Marabou. This fly has rabbit tied over 4 inches of leader wire (equal to .25: nickle bead in weight) wrapped to form a higher prop hackle ball, then comes Olive Marabou with four Chartreuse Grizzly feathers, Brown Frost Rabbit collar, and Flashabou.

Lots of movement in the fly

Hook Size: 2 Owner Barbless No Escape Hook

Length: 2.5 - 3 inches 

Fly is tied and glued in every step of it's construction - tied to last. 

Evo Bunny, new for 2018, updated 2019. Tied on a Senyos Articulated Shank, 25mm, Black

A non-weighted, easy to cast Steelhead fly with lots of action.

Tied with a trailing egg. This fly has lots of movement with a free moving Rabbit wing.

Size 2 Owner SSW hook tied with 20 lb mono doubled over.

See all Evo Bunny Flies (click Here)

See Evo Bunny Supreme (click Here)

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. 

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)

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 "

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)

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)

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.

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)

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.

This fly is now tied in a classic tie up, and has been a super effective Steelhead fly. It first started as the Improved Methow Moal, and then evolved into Skagit Methow Leech (which has the record for catching 20 lb Steelhead).

For lower water and summer conditions this same color pattern can be found in this fly and Skagit Leech Lite.

See other Neo Classic patterns (Click Here) | Also See Neo Classic Methow, WW (Click Here)

Tied on a:

• 2051 Alec Jackson Black Spey Hook, Size 3
• Chartreuse Holographic Flashabou
• Chartreuse Veevus Holograophic Tinsel, Large
• Black UV Ice Dub
• Black Saltwater Neck Hackle
• Black Ostrich Herl, 10-12 inch
• Kingfisher Blue Guinea Hackle
• Red VEEVUS THREAD 8/0

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.

This fly was tweaked from "Evo Mini" with the addition of the egg fireball and a few other changes.

 EVO Fireball Bug a great all season Steelhead fly. This fly can be casted easily.

I designed EVO so it can be fished with either a Skagit or Scandi line. I use a lot of the same proven color patterns that I know work but every fly pattern has it own silhouette, movement, sinkability rate, and castability.

Also see:

Evo Bunny Supreme (click here)

Evo Bunny (click here)

EVO Swimming in tank (+)

Materials:

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)

A Grablies original - a cross between a Bugger Leech and a Montana Nymph.

I like to swing flies - always have. Even when I trout fish, I would swing nymphs and or do a full swing with a mend when the fly was a cross from me.