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Pacific Steelhead Flies - Summer Run

Pacific Steelhead Flies - Summer Run

General Info:
Summer-run steelhead can be found up and down the west coast of the US, but their fortress is the mighty Columbia river and it's tributaries. Rivers like the Klickitat, Wind, Deschutes, Grande Ronde and Clearwater are home to the majority of the west's summer steelhead. These fish differ from their winter brethren in the type of flies that they hit. Summer fish are far more likely to move up near the surface to hit a small fly. Winter fish are unlikely to move that far; they usually require a sink tip and a big fly. Traditionally, summer steelhead are caught by swinging a small fly on a floating line. These are our best traditional summer steelhead patterns, tried and true, tested on the waters of the Columbia River tributaries by employees and customers alike.

Steelhead nymphs can be found on the Great Lakes steelhead page, and bigger swinging patterns can be found on the Winter Steelhead or Chinook Salmon page.
Preferred Gear
Rods: 6-7wt switch/spey rods as long as needed for river. Deschutes river, up to 13'6" rods are common. Most anglers would be fine in the Pacific Northwest with a 7wt switch rod between 11'-12'.
Reels: Large arbor, weighted and sized for longer rods.
Favorites: Orvis SSR, Big Y General,
Lines: Scandi style shooting heads are preferred throughout the summer season.
Favorites: RIO Scandi, RIO Scandi Short, Airflo Rage Compact
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    Babine Special Skunk

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    A classic pattern featuring two eggs, developed on the Babine River in British Columbia.  Home of perhaps the world's largest steelhead.  This p...

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    Bantam - Umpqua

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    A great light weight intruder styled pattern that gets into the zone quick. A 2 inch fly that is a great size for fishing pretty much year round. G...

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    Black Bear

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    One of the classic Atlantic Salmon fly pattern, that is now bi-coastal.

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    Copper Train

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    This hard to find pattern has been a steady, often spectacular performer for it's growing legions of fly fishers, lots of flash, and action, witho...

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    Foam October Caddis Skater - Umpqua

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    The Foam October Caddis Skater was originally designed for trout, but is also effective with steelhead. Cast up stream like you would a dry then al...

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    Green Lantern - Solitude

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    A great fly to swing for Steelhead and Pacific Salmon! Brightly colored making it a great summer fly, particularly under blown out condition. Tie...

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    Jock Scott

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    Developed in 1854 by none other then Jock Scott. Fished in Scotland and England now for over 150 years, it is now fished the world over, and proba...

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    Lady Caroline - Solitude

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    An absolute classic steelhead and Atlantic salmon pattern A top pattern for the Deschutes Swims well with nice, buggy movement

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    Low Water Fierce Allegiance - Solitude

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    A great fly to swing for Steelhead and Pacific Salmon! Classic Larimer pattern where the wing is tied behind that hackle to help prop it up. Tied ...

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    Native Muddler - By Jeff Hollamon

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    A great twist on a classic pattern. Tied on a 2x strong steelhead/salmon hook. Swing it, dredge it, grease it, this fly will produce steelhead! Th...

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    October Hilton - Umpqua

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    A must have fall steelhead pattern. A small fly that is extremely webby and creates a ton of motion. Fish on a dry line, just under the surface. Gr...

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    Russian River

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    This fly got its humble beginning on the Russian River in CA. This simple bucktail streamer has been known to catch anadromous fish up and down t...

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    Spey Fly

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    This is a traditionally styled spey fly with a bit of a modern twist. Great for when color is everything.

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    Steelhead Skater

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    This top water pattern is an excellent skater for those hard charging steelies, atlantic salmon etc. No bigger thrill in all of fly fishing.

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    Summer Run - Solitude

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    A great fly to swing for Steelhead and Pacific Salmon! Invented by the Rich Youngers. 

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    Tiny Dancer - Umpqua

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    A must have summer steelhead pattern. A small fly that is extremely webby and creates a ton of motion. Fish on a dry line, just under the surface. ...

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