No, the Squirmy Wormy is not a traditional “fly,” but we fish it on a fly rod, so here it is. Steelhead-sized worms are typically significantly larger than the ones we use for trout.

The “Egg-Sucking Leech” has proven to be a very effective fly pattern for anglers targeting steelhead in the Chautauqua County Lake Erie tributaries. Photo courtesy of FleegersFlies.com The winter ...

Today we're out on the snowy shorelines targeting Steelhead, bottom bouncing with an artificial egg and yarn fly. I'm in the ...

Fly Patterns: No. 14 and 16 Prince Nymph, PT's, Red Copper Johns, Gold Beaded Hairs Ears, Fox Pupa. Lodging: Indian Creek Lodge (new, improved owners), located near Steiner Flat put-in, (530) 624 ...

Effective steelhead and trout fly patterns that work are a fly angler’s largest question with each trip, but Jesse Fleeger shares a special secret that this “Woven Bright Butt Nymph” grabs the ...

For nymph fishing use Rio Fluoroflex Plus 1X for your biggest flies, 2X for all others including egg patterns. For extremely clear water you can use 3X but be prepared to lose a few flies and fish!

When steelhead season opens Saturday on Wisconsin's lower Brule River, it's safe to say a lot of anglers will be drifting bits of colored yarn or marble-sized bags of spawn. Those techniques are ...