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Coho/Silver Salmon

Coho/Silver Salmon

General Info: Coho Salmon are the under-looked superhero of Pacific Salmon. They are super aggressive, really love to take a fly and are usually easy to find when they are around. Everyone want to catch a big King, but Coho fishing is arguably more fun. Aggressive fish will eat fun flies like poppers and they do like to jump more than Chinook. The Coho run has been quite good in recent years in the Columbia River basin (home of Big Y), and we have been putting some effort into finding the best flies, gear and techniques to target them.
Preferred Gear
Rods: 7-8 wt. rods that can handle occasionally heavy flies. A 9' rod is preferred, but you can also target them with a switch or spey rod if that is what you have. The 9' rod is more versatile as you may have to find them in deeper, slower water and may need to cast out of a boat depending on what type of water they have been hanging out in.
Reels: Large arbor, preferably with decent drag. They are jumpers and not into blistering runs like bonefish or steelhead.
Lines: Weight forward floating. Specialty lines like RIO Salmon/Steelhead are preferred. They are over-weighted and designed to turn over a good sized fly.
Favorites: Scientific Anglers Mastery Anadro, Amplitude Anadro, RIO Salmon/Steelhead
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    Agitator

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    On the shortcut path to legendary status. Great for Winter Steelies, Summer ones too. Excellent in Alaska as well.

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    Alaska Guide Selection - 42 Flies - Umpqua

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    A selection of Umpqua's finest Alaskan flies.   These 42 flies will cover all of the bases for your next Alaska trip. Proven patterns that produce...

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    Alaskabou

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    Like the Popsicle, this pattern is in George Cook series. Have been used to catch all game fish from Alaska to the Pacific Northwest. The mo...

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    Animal - RIO

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    Intruder style flies are a popular choice for many fall and winter steelhead anglers.  These flies offer a large profile in the water and weighted ...

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    Apocalyptic Leech

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    Nice light leech pattern with tons of attraction

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    Articulated Leech

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    A pattern that rocketed into classic status within a few years after it hit the public. Almost all hits on leech come from the head. The action wi...

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    Bjorn's Super Prawn

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    Big silhouette pattern perfect for moving big fish to strikes. Popular Alaska and cold water pattern. Attracts everything-Chinooks, silvers, steel...

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    Burnt Chicken - Solitude

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    Great for swinging flies for steelhead or salmon. Extremely popular with spey fishermen in the Pacific Northwest. We have found that pink works be...

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    Candy Cane

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    A new twist on the classic Popsicle pattern. Attracts everything-Chinooks, silvers, steelhead, even sea-run cutthroats. All the right colors, flas...

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    Checkmate - RIO

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    RIO’s Checkmate is a 4" long fly designed specifically for Kings/Chinooks; The fly sinks well, has great movement and invokes hard, positive strike...

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    Coho Comet

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    Bright marabou, classic lines, what else could you ask for? Now used up and down the west coast for steelies, sea run cutts and salmon. Sinks qui...

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    Coho Twitcher Jig

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    A Coho really love a twitched jig pattern.  This one has been a proven local pattern here in Hood River, where we have had record Coho runs in rec...

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    Comet

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    Specialized in Northern California. Now used up and down the west coast for steelies, sea run cutts and salmon. Sinks quickly, attracts mightily...

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    149 in stock

    Conehead Eggabou

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    An articulated version of the Alaskabou, brilliant colors, enticing action.

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    Dirk Wiggler - Solitude

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    Great for swinging flies for steelhead or salmon. Extremely popular with spey fishermen in the Pacific Northwest. Eyes get this pattern down, wh...

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    Dolly Llama

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    Articulated version of the Conehead Double Bunny. Very highly recommended for Alaska Silvers, and Rainbows.

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    Dolly Llama Crosscone

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    Articulated version of the Conehead Double Bunny. Very highly recommended for Alaska Silvers, and Rainbows. Now with a crosscone, which allow ey...

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    Dolly Llama Gold Cone

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    Articulated version of the Conehead Double Bunny. Very highly recommended for Alaska Silvers, and Rainbows. Now, due to popular demand, with a g...

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    Dolly Llama Tandem

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    Tandem version comes with two hooks. Articulated version of the Conehead Double Bunny. Very highly recommended for Alaska Silvers, and Rainbows.

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    Dolly Llama With Egg - Umpqua

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    An iconic pattern that was developed for fishing in AK. Now with an bead in front of it for extra attraction. A must have when chasing large trout,...

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    Egg Sucking Leech-Tube Fly

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    Tube flies are great for those who want more options out of their flies. Egg Sucking Leech Tube uses a conehead to resemble the egg. This patter...

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    Egg-Sucking Bunny Leech

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    Egg sucking leeches are incredibly popular, particularly in the fall. This one uses zonker strips to make the leech. Nothing quite undulates und...

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    Flash Fly

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    Our version of this pattern first made famous for catching Chinook Salmon in Alaska. Popular from Alasaka to Argentina for Chinook, Silvers, Steel...

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    Foxee Dog - Solitude

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    The Foxee Dog is a fly pattern created by Charles St. Pierre of Northwest Speycasting. A mixture of natural and synthetic materials the Foxee Dog...

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    139 in stock

    General Practitioner

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    Originally tied to be an Atlantic Salmon pattern. Since its introduction in the 1950's this pattern has caught on worldwide. Used everywhere for S...

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    22 in stock

    Guide Intruder - Solitude

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    This is a "local's favorite" pattern for Winter Steelhead here in Oregon. Deadly effective on the swing. It has great movement and isn't too bul...

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    212 in stock

    Hare Ball Leech

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    One of the best patterns to attract silvers, sockeye, kings, pinks, steelies you name it. Is now Alaska's most popular pattern. Attracts everythi...

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    Hobit Spey - Solitude

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    The Hobit Spey is a very productive pattern for steelhead. Developed by Clark Jennings. Great for swinging flies for steelhead or salmon. Extreme...

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    190 in stock

    Hobo Spey - Solitude

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    The Hobo Spey has quickly become the go-to pattern for guides across the Northwest. Developed by Charles St. Pierre. Great for swinging flies for...

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    Lil Monster-Tube Fly

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    Tube flies are great for those who want more options out of their flies. Excellent winter steelhead fly that works well on fish fresh. Especiall...

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    62 in stock

    Loop Es Leech - Solitude

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    Loop ES Leech has fairly heavy eyes, and is usually tied about 4 1/2" long. It's wiggling & breathing profile make this an awesome swinging...

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    30 in stock

    Moal Leech

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    A great Alaska and anywhere pattern. Great for skinny water where wiggle action is desired.  Excellent for swinging. 

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    125 in stock

    Polywog - Solitude

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    Designed to catch silvers on the surface. If your chancing Coho grab a few of these. Not much is more exciting than seeing a coho take a fly on ...

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    65 in stock

    Popper Wog - Solitude

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    Designed to catch silvers on the surface. If your chancing Coho grab a few of these. Not much is more exciting than seeing a coho take a fly on ...

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    115 in stock

    Precious Metal - RIO

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    Originally designed by a Washington captain as a "guide fly”, this pattern was the go-to secret for many years in saltwater and coastal streams. Si...

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    48 in stock

    Prom Dress

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    On the shortcut path to legendary status. Great for Winter Steelies, Summer ones too.  Excellent in Alaska as well.

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    RIO Alaska Salmon Assortment - 10 Flies

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    Throwing large flies for ultra-fresh salmon as they make their way upstream is, for some anglers, the ultimate sport. Whether targeting Kings, Chu...

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    108 in stock

    Shawback Stinger Masked

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    Nice leech pattern with tons of articulation. Great for aggressive and anadromous fish. Strip it, swing it, and dead drift it. With a mask, ...

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    64 in stock

    Showgirl

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    Famous in Alaska, Canada and the West Coast Attracts everything-Chinooks, silvers, steelhead, even sea-run cutthroats. Vibrate colors and that mag...

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    172 in stock

    Starlight Leech

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    Start planning your Alaska arsenal right here. A true all in one leech pattern, heavy, lots of life like action. Also attracts with its weighted...

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    103 in stock

    Steelhead Bunny Leech

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    A great Alaska and anywhere pattern. Great for skinny water where wiggle action is desired.  Excellent for swinging.  Has been particularly succes...

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    1553 in stock

    Steelhead Egg-Sucking Leech

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    The #1 all-time pattern everywhere sea-runs are fished for now tied on a black salmon hook for the Kings, Cohos, Atlantics and large steelies.  A...

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    67 in stock

    String Leech - Solitude

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    A great light weight leech pattern. Great for steelhead year round. 

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    49 in stock

    Strung Out Leech Crosscone

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    Nice leech pattern with tons of articulation. Very highly recommended for Alaska Silvers, and Rainbows. With a crosscone, which allow eyes to ...

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    52 in stock

    Strung Out Leech Masked

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    Nice leech pattern with tons of articulation. Very highly recommended for Alaska Silvers, and Rainbows. With a mask, making this pattern much ...

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    47 in stock

    Tractor Trailer - RIO

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    This streamer is an excellent fall pattern for big trout. We used Marabou, chenille, and wire twisted together then palmered on the hook, which all...

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    33 in stock

    Voodoo Leech

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    The Voodoo Leech is a great choice when targeting both salmon and steelhead. Its color schemes and materials drive fish wild. Designed for maximum...

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    78 in stock

    Wog

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    Legendary pattern for silvers in Alaska. Pop them, skate them, dead drift them. "Hammerhead" portion on the head really helps push water and crea...

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    136 in stock

    Wyatt's Steelhead Stinger

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    Designed by local steelhead addict, Wyatt. Fished best with a sink tip, this fly takes both summer and winter steelhead with consistency. Try stri...

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