Howell’s Guide Intruder

Howell's Guide Intruder is a purpose‑built intruder swing fly engineered by steelhead legend Scott Howell for maximum performance in aggressive river conditions. He developed this pattern when traditional long‑winged streamers weren’t consistently triggering strikes. By streamlining the profile while retaining the signature intruder motion, the Guide Intruder presents an enticing package that provokes solid grabs.

Tied on a heavier shank with dumbbell eyes, the Guide Intruder sinks quickly and swings aggressively through current seams where steelhead congregate. Its compact, high‑action build promotes strong grabs, shorter swing durations, and improved hook‑up reliability. Whether targeting winter, spring, or summer run steelhead, this fly delivers strike‑power while remaining easy to handle in heavy water.

Ideal for steelhead rivers where presentation speed, swing control, and hook‑set success matter most, the Guide Intruder is a proven pattern you can trust to get results.

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