Beginners Steelhead Tying Materials

Tying steelhead flies is a different ball game than tying trout flies.
The colors are brighter, the flies are bigger, and generally there is a little more wiggle room for creativity. No matter the case, your trout materials probably won't cut it.

We've compiled a kit of materials that we consider the "basics" for tying steelhead flies including what we have found to be the most common colors and sizes used for steelhead fishing. It's a great way to get started tying anything from traditional to intruder flies, bunny leeches to spey grubs.

Materials Included:

4 Colors of Chenille

2 types of Thread

2 types of Hooks

Shanks

Intruder Wire

Presentation Lead Eyes

Flashabou

Large Eyed Guinea

Cross-cut and Straight-cut Rabbit

2 colors of Ice Dub

2 colors of Chinese Saddle Hackle

3 colors of Marabou

Grab bag of Arctic Fox

MFC Ostrich Plumes