GO BIG RED

Next time your out fishing this winter for steelhead don't forget to try a big red fly.

Over the years it has become a good color for me even in low clear water.

Make sure you have a good grip on your rod because they can hit this fly very aggressively.

BIG RED gets the job done on the Sandy river.

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SANDY RIVER PHOTOS

SILVEY'S BEAD HEAD CADDIS PUPA

This is one of my best patterns on the Deschutes River during the summer months when we have our big caddis hatches. You can fish this fly many different ways but my favorite is fished as a dropper under a dry fly.

So if you are tying this winter to get your trout fly box ready for summer fishing give this fly a try.

Material list

Hook: TMC 2487   #14

Thread: Brown 8/0

Gold bead

Body Material: Pearl Core Braid Tan

Legs: Tan grizzly marabou

Wings: Starling feathers

Head: Rust Brown dry fly dubbing

Antennae: Partridge or Hen hackle 

SANDY RIVER

Here are few shots from the Sandy river this week.

The water is getting low and very clear but we managed to hook a nice hatchery fish that came off next to shore. 
This Ouzel decided to land on my boat and watch everyone fish for a few minutes.