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AK Flesh Fly | Fly tying tutorial for big rainbow trout in Alaska

Flesh flies have been a staple when fishing big rainbows in Alaska for a long time and This pattern has been the ticket for a bunch of customers and guide friends working up north. Material list: Hook: Masu SL #4 https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Tail: Masu glo Egg 8mm https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Body 1: Hydro hackle dark salmon flesh https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Body 2: Techno Bunny Orange https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...

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Utah Killer Bug fly tying tutorial

Great general purpose pattern that works well in most every fishing situation. We love flies that are suggestive and can cover a lot of bases and this one does just that. Material list: Hook: Masu S5 https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Bead: Silver Tungsten https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Body: Nymph Lace shrimp pink https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...

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Snake River Marabou Jig fly tying tutorial

Its no secret that marabou jigs catch fish but this color combo has proven to be lethal for trout and bass here in Idaho and the neighboring states. Just like most of our favorite patterns this one is three materials and super fast to tie. Material List: Hook: Voodoo Jig chartreuse 1/32 https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Belly: Marabou Peach https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Back: Marabou Olive Brown https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Flash: Krinklezon UV Gold https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...

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Zero gravity jig leech fly tying tutorial

Voodoo jigs are the newest product to hit the shelves here at snake river fly. These jigs are made on 3x heavy super sharp jig hooks and painted/baked for a perfect finish every time. Save some time on the vise and get your bugs in the zone wicked fast with these bad boys. Material List: Hook: Voodoo Jig https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Body: Fire Cracker Zero Gravity Dubbing https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...

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Micro toast jig leech fly tying tutorial

Cold temps, clear water, and pressure makes for tough fishing. Sizing things down tends to be the ticket and the micro toast on our local waters has come through more than once. Material list: Hook: 14-18 jig hook https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Beads: 2.5 slotted tungsten chartreuse https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Tail: Zero Gravity Dubbing Brown https://snakeriverfly.com/collections... Body: Nymph lace crayfish brown https://snakeriverfly.com/collections...

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