For summer steelhead, use smaller flies, roughly sizes 3 to 7 in traditional hairwing style, versus larger fall and wint
For summer steelhead, use smaller flies, roughly sizes 3 to 7 in traditional hairwing style, versus larger fall and wint
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- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Selection
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: For summer steelhead, use smaller flies, roughly sizes 3 to 7 in traditional hairwing style, versus larger fall and winter patterns
How to do it: Downsize summer steelhead flies to that size range in hairwing style, saving larger patterns for fall and winter
Mistake it fixes: Using fall and winter sized flies in summer
Why it works: Summer fish in lower, clearer water respond to smaller, more natural flies. Larger patterns suit higher, dirtier fall and winter water.
When it matters most: Steelhead, summer