Leland Miyawaki Flies

Leland Miyawaki is a longtime Seattle-area fly fisherman, and fly designer whose work helped define modern beach fishing in the Pacific Northwest. He created the iconic Miyawaki Beach Popper for sea-run cutthroat and coho salmon, a pattern known for its surface action and effectiveness on Puget Sound beaches.

Leland's fly patterns are distinguished by their non-traditional nature, demanding believers to appreciate their effectiveness. To master the art of fishing these flies is to embrace their uniqueness and reap the rewards of a bold and innovative approach to fly fishing.