This Steelhead pattern in black is built for those moments when fish demand a clear silhouette and a confident presentation. The bulked-up profile and soft, mobile materials move naturally in the current, helping the fly stand out in both coloured and low light conditions. Size 2 gives a strong hook and a solid shape, suited to bigger rivers or when targeting aggressive fish.
Use it on sink tips or heavier polyleaders to swing through deeper runs and tailouts, or fish it slightly higher in the water when Steelhead sit up in the column. The pattern works especially well in early morning, evening, or overcast days, when contrast and water push make a real difference. A dependable choice when a darker, more defined Steelhead fly is needed.
- Target species: Steelhead
- Colour: Black
- Hook size: 2
- Designed for swinging in rivers
- Works well in coloured or low-light conditions
- Suitable for use with sink tips and polyleaders