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8 best Patterns for Steelhead?

 
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Deju
Alevin


Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Posts: 14
Location: Western New York

PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:25 am    Post subject: 8 best Patterns for Steelhead? Reply with quote

Just getting back into fly tying. So, I have some materials and some tools, but I've only ever tied Alaskan patterns - big and easy!

What would be the best allaround 6 or 8 patterns including size and color to start tying for Lake Erie & Ontario Steelhead? Also, if you could include the materials necessary that would be great. With SO many patterns out there and materials necessary to tie them it can get overwhelming knowing where to start and what to buy. I'd like to start off with the classic, go-to patterns and then branch out.

I know there's generally 3 catagories: streamers, nymphs, & eggs.

I got this far:

Streamers:
Beadhead WollyBuggers in 6,8,10 - Olive, Brown, Black.
Clouser

Nymyps:
Prince
BH Pheasant Tail

Eggs:
Estaz

Thankyou kindly for any input.
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BuzzFloatman
Lunker


Joined: 23 Mar 2005
Posts: 565
Location: 1000 Islands, NY

PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

SUCKER SPAWN!!!!

That little bundle of yarn catches steelhead EVERYWHERE.....

BK
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chromedome
Lunker


Joined: 17 Feb 2006
Posts: 389

PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im a big fan of blood dots and small rubber legged copper john variations wished under the float...very effective, but got to be quick...
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trout5
Alevin


Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 11
Location: New York

PostPosted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would say the leech works great .Try pink or black.
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