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Fishing in Alaska requires unique flies. Alaskan trout and char have a far different diet, and prefer very different flies, than trout that live elsewhere. Salmon and steelhead usually want an attractor pattern of a certain size, color and profile. Matching the right fly with the conditions you will face is the difference between catching a few fish and having a day of a lifetime.

We have the largest selection of Alaska fly fishing flies available anywhere. Whether you are catching salmon, trout, char, or grayling, we have the flies you need.

How do you know which fly patterns to buy? Our knowledgeable staff can help! Call (907) 586-1550 or email us for more information.

  • When a darker pattern is in order, the Black Chumpy is ideal. This fly really fishes well in dark, o ...
    When a darker pattern is in order, the Black Chumpy is ideal. This fly really fishes well in dark, off-color or tannic water. 
  • The Extra Virgin is a light olive version of the Crispy Critter. Fish this 3 1/4 inch long articulat ...
    The Extra Virgin is a light olive version of the Crispy Critter. Fish this 3 1/4 inch long articulated sculpin on a sink tip or with a split shot right in front of it. The spun deerhair makes a commotion under water and the synthetic dubbed body breaks up its profile. Give one a try.
  • The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up an ...
    The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up and cast, it has become a favorite of novices and experienced anglers alike. If you are wade fishing the flats and quick casts are needed, the Quickshooter is the line to go with.
  • If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the l ...
    If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the line by which others are measured. If you are fishing out of a boat or are looking for a line that can maintain stable loops at very long distances, the Premier Bonefish line is for you.
  • Trout spey is all the range right now and trout fishing in Alaska is as good as it gets.  This late ...
    Trout spey is all the range right now and trout fishing in Alaska is as good as it gets.  This late season trout spey selection is an excellent choice for later in the season when the rainbows are gorging on flesh and eggs.
  • Similarly tied to the Cockroach, the Black Death is an easy to cast tarpon fly with great profile in ...
    Similarly tied to the Cockroach, the Black Death is an easy to cast tarpon fly with great profile in the water.  Black and red is a killer combo for spooky fish.
  • The Cockroach #1/0 is a fly that every tarpon angler must have in their box - tried and tested for m ...
    The Cockroach #1/0 is a fly that every tarpon angler must have in their box - tried and tested for many years, and a very successful pattern.
  • Rio's Kingslayer is tied on an ultra-sharp hook for positive hookups.  The marabou and bead chain e ...
    Rio's Kingslayer is tied on an ultra-sharp hook for positive hookups.  The marabou and bead chain eye keep it light, while the hair adds nice bulk in the water.
  • This pattern is designed specifically for throwing at resting or "laid up" tarpon. The combination o ...
    This pattern is designed specifically for throwing at resting or "laid up" tarpon. The combination of materials give the fly a slower sink rate which helps keep the fly in front of the fish longer, enticing the grab.
  • The Truffle Shuffle is a killer tarpon and snook fly, especially in places where you find yourself c ...
    The Truffle Shuffle is a killer tarpon and snook fly, especially in places where you find yourself casting into weeds.  The deer hair head pushes water while the mono strand keeps the junk off the #1 hook.
  • The Gummy Minnow is back and better than ever.  When the Dollies are ultra picky and you need a per ...
    The Gummy Minnow is back and better than ever.  When the Dollies are ultra picky and you need a perfect match to the salmon smolt, this is it.
  • The Jig Spicy Squirrel is a great small nymph pattern for fussy cutthroat trout on small S.E. Alaska ...
    The Jig Spicy Squirrel is a great small nymph pattern for fussy cutthroat trout on small S.E. Alaska streams.  The hot bead head gives a perfect amount of pop.
  • Ishiwata's Super Snitch is tied on a jig hook to help maximize movement in the water.  The subtle f ...
    Ishiwata's Super Snitch is tied on a jig hook to help maximize movement in the water.  The subtle flash and rubber legs complement each other perfectly and the hot orange bead grabs the attention of all the hungriest fish.
  • The Fry Suspender is a nifty little smolt pattern that entices huge strikes.  The foam head disturb ...
    The Fry Suspender is a nifty little smolt pattern that entices huge strikes.  The foam head disturbs the water enough to make even the wariest Dollies lose their mind.
  • The Ultimate S.E. Trout/Dolly Selection is the perfect box for anglers who want to carry a little bi ...
    The Ultimate S.E. Trout/Dolly Selection is the perfect box for anglers who want to carry a little bit of everything.  From May through September, there are the right flies or beads in this selection to keep you in the fish.
  • Rio's Light Saltwater Shock Leaders are ideal when you need some extra abrasion resistance for fish ...
    Rio's Light Saltwater Shock Leaders are ideal when you need some extra abrasion resistance for fish that are spiny, have sharp gill plates or rough mouths. Think snook, baby tarpon or other assorted reef fish. These leaders are 10 feet in length and taper down to 16lb test. At the end of the 16lb section, a 25lb fluorocarbon shock tippet is attached. Each leader has a perfection loop in it for quickly attaching to your fly line.
  • Sale!

    Rio Bonefish Line – 7 Weight – 40% Off!

    Original price was: $99.99.Current price is: $59.99.
    We have a very limited supply of the last version of Rio's Bonefish line. Grab one quickly! If th ...
    We have a very limited supply of the last version of Rio's Bonefish line. Grab one quickly! If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the line by which others are measured. Equally good for the wade angler or fishing out of a boat.
  • Alaska's coastal cutthroat trout are true gems of the rainforest. Th 30 fly coastal cutthroat trout ...
    Alaska's coastal cutthroat trout are true gems of the rainforest. Th 30 fly coastal cutthroat trout fly selection is everything you need to target these fish. From dries on top to sub surface streamers they can't resist, our selection will help you catch fish in lakes, rivers and ponds all over SE Alaska and the Lost Coast.
  • If you can only bring one box with you to Christmas Island this is the one to bring.  Heavily loade ...
    If you can only bring one box with you to Christmas Island this is the one to bring.  Heavily loaded on the best patterns for the area as well as some great flies for other species.  Going big?  Add 6 GT flies, pack your 12wt and stay low.
  • Trout spey is all the range right now and trout fishing in Alaska is as good as it gets.  This trou ...
    Trout spey is all the range right now and trout fishing in Alaska is as good as it gets.  This trout spey selection is an excellent choice for early to mid-summer before the river is full of salmon.
  • The P Diddy bonefish fly is a sleek and stealthy little bug that won't spook wary bonefish. It has l ...
    The P Diddy bonefish fly is a sleek and stealthy little bug that won't spook wary bonefish. It has light weight medium bead chain eyes under a dubbed head. A very nice Christmas Island, South Pacific or shallow flats pattern.  
  • The Airflo Ridge Tropical GT line is specifically built for the bruising world of chasing Giant Trev ...
    The Airflo Ridge Tropical GT line is specifically built for the bruising world of chasing Giant Trevally. It has an agressive front taper so lightning quick casts can be made to marauding GT's. It features an extra strong 50lb core to better withstand enormous fish and gnarly coral.
  • The Crispy Critter is an entirely new take on the articulated sculpin. It is virtually unweighted so ...
    The Crispy Critter is an entirely new take on the articulated sculpin. It is virtually unweighted so it should be fished either on a sink tip or with a split shot on the leader (or both.) The spun deerhair makes a commotion under water and the synthetic dubbed body breaks up its profile. A very fishy little pattern.
  • Rio's Morrish Micro Jig Sculpin can be dead drifted, twitched through boulders, or stripped back qui ...
    Rio's Morrish Micro Jig Sculpin can be dead drifted, twitched through boulders, or stripped back quickly through the deep buckets.
  • The jig lightning bug is an excellent change up nymph pattern for trout in Alaska.  It is fast sink ...
    The jig lightning bug is an excellent change up nymph pattern for trout in Alaska.  It is fast sinking and resists getting snagged on debris well.
  • The Purple & Chartreuse is a prime color for steelhead glo bugs. If you are fishing the Situk Ri ...
    The Purple & Chartreuse is a prime color for steelhead glo bugs. If you are fishing the Situk River in Yakutat, these are standard issue. We are now having our Steelhead Glo Bugs custom tied on a stout Aqua Talon hook. An Alaska Fly Fishing Goods exclusive. You won't bend these out on big fish!
  • Mid to late morning, it is not unusual for a PMD hatch to come off in Bristol Bay. The Sparkle Dun P ...
    Mid to late morning, it is not unusual for a PMD hatch to come off in Bristol Bay. The Sparkle Dun PMD in #14 is an excellent match and will often fool big rainbows.
  • Sale!

    Rio Bonefish QuickShooter – 7 Weight – 40% Off!

    Original price was: $99.99.Current price is: $59.99.
    We have a handfull of Rio's last version of the Bonefish Quickshooter in 7 weight. Grab one before t ...
    We have a handfull of Rio's last version of the Bonefish Quickshooter in 7 weight. Grab one before they are gone! The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up and cast, it has become a favorite of novices and experienced anglers alike. If you are wade fishing the flats and quick casts are needed, the Quickshooter is the line to go with.  
  • This seductive little shrimp pattern is just the ticket for selective salmon and steelhead. It has j ...
    This seductive little shrimp pattern is just the ticket for selective salmon and steelhead. It has just a hint of flash in the body but is an otherwise subdued fly that won't spook fish. The Chartreuse version is an ideal candidate for intertidal chum and silvers.
  • The Pink Tidewater Shrimp is subdued enough to fish over pressured salmon, but has just a hint of fl ...
    The Pink Tidewater Shrimp is subdued enough to fish over pressured salmon, but has just a hint of flash in the body to get their attention. This a deadly intertidal or estuary fly for silvers, pinks and chum as well as a sneaky little steelhead fly.
  • The Waking Wounded is a fabulously fun top water fly that mimics a wounded baitfish, mouse or other ...
    The Waking Wounded is a fabulously fun top water fly that mimics a wounded baitfish, mouse or other tasty little morsel. Trout can't resist something struggling on the surface and this fly mimics that perfectly. Don't be afraid to strip this fly fast!
  • The Jig Wonky Worm is about as close as you can get to a fly that mimics the "nedding" technique.  ...
    The Jig Wonky Worm is about as close as you can get to a fly that mimics the "nedding" technique.  Now you can try this popular walleye technique for trout!
  • The Voodoo Doll has a foam body for maximum floatation, while the bullet shaped head and rubber legs ...
    The Voodoo Doll has a foam body for maximum floatation, while the bullet shaped head and rubber legs help push water, an irresistible combo.
  • The Route 1 Special is one of the larger bonefish flies we like. Tied on a big #2 hook with flowing ...
    The Route 1 Special is one of the larger bonefish flies we like. Tied on a big #2 hook with flowing materials and rubber legs, it is ideal in area where big flies are the order of the day. Think Hawaii, Bahamas, Cuba and Florida.  
  • Cutthroat trout love pink worm flies! Designed to ride hook up, the Pool Noodle resists getting snag ...
    Cutthroat trout love pink worm flies! Designed to ride hook up, the Pool Noodle resists getting snagged on branches, the bottom, weeds and rocks. RIO's Pool Noodle was designed after a Montana trip when a similar worm fly was working great but constantly getting hung up. Heavy and riding point up, this fly is going to be a go-to for your nymph rig.
  • The Flats Crab in Olive is a super-realistic crab that sinks just like the real thing. A weighted ol ...
    The Flats Crab in Olive is a super-realistic crab that sinks just like the real thing. A weighted olive 'shell' is added to the top of the fly so it immediately flips on its back when it hits the water. The rubber legs wiggle on descent and the predators come a running! The Olive version is ideal for fishing over darker colored bottoms or eel grass.
  • Check out this sweet little rubber leg nymph. Originally tied for sea run brown trout, it has proven ...
    Check out this sweet little rubber leg nymph. Originally tied for sea run brown trout, it has proven just as effective at hooking sea run rainbow trout. The wire body and bead head drop it right in the zone and the rubber legs add a ton of attraction. This is a great fly for reaching steelhead that are laid up along a log or tucked in a hidy hole.
  • Similar to her best friend, the RIO's Gold Jigger, this jigged micro leech will get the job done on ...
    Similar to her best friend, the RIO's Gold Jigger, this jigged micro leech will get the job done on all trout, young and old.  Enticing with her movement, RIO's Soccer Mom has moves the trout would never expect to come out of a minivan.
  • Sven Diesel's Balanced Bou Leech is a nice and buggy balanced leech that breaths like no other under ...
    Sven Diesel's Balanced Bou Leech is a nice and buggy balanced leech that breaths like no other under the water.  The black/blue is a sweet fly for ultra-spooky steelhead.
  • Rio's 10-foot Bonefish Leaders are ideal for all your tropical adventures. They feature a medium-sti ...
    Rio's 10-foot Bonefish Leaders are ideal for all your tropical adventures. They feature a medium-stiff material that is ideal for turning over flies in the wind.
  • Alaska has some big damsel flies and trout love to eat them. And is there anything cooler than seein ...
    Alaska has some big damsel flies and trout love to eat them. And is there anything cooler than seeing a big old trout nose come up and eat one of these? We love this damsel because it is durable and the rubber legs quiver at the slightest motion. Hang on!
  • Rio's Sir Sticks a Lot is a wicked jig fly for trout, but in these two colors it also works well for ...
    Rio's Sir Sticks a Lot is a wicked jig fly for trout, but in these two colors it also works well for big Dolly Varden in the saltwater.
  • The Midnight Express Mouse is one of the top choices for late evening or early morning mouse mission ...
    The Midnight Express Mouse is one of the top choices for late evening or early morning mouse missions. As one of the only white mouse flies around, it is a favorite for when the water turns into chocolate milk.
  • The Purple Haze Cripple looks like a struggling bug on the water's surface, if that bug was purple. ...
    The Purple Haze Cripple looks like a struggling bug on the water's surface, if that bug was purple.  Give it a shot, trout like purple more than you might expect.
  • There is something about Para Wulff flies that trout can't resist. It floats a bit lower in the wate ...
    There is something about Para Wulff flies that trout can't resist. It floats a bit lower in the water and the split poly wing is easy to see.
  • The White Pink Metal Head Tube fishes as both a flesh fly for trout or a change up color for coho an ...
    The White Pink Metal Head Tube fishes as both a flesh fly for trout or a change up color for coho and steelhead. The pink is subtle while adding enough attraction to get the attention of anadromous fish!
  • The Black & Blue Strung Out Rockstar is a killer swinging pattern for kings and steelhead. Fish ...
    The Black & Blue Strung Out Rockstar is a killer swinging pattern for kings and steelhead. Fish this color combination for upriver fish that have turned off the bright flies. It is ideal for steelhead when the water is up and a big fly is needed to move fish.
  • Ishiwata's Grandmaster Flash has all the right ingredients for a super effective and reliable trout ...
    Ishiwata's Grandmaster Flash has all the right ingredients for a super effective and reliable trout streamer.  This fly is light enough for trout spey duty and is tied on a #6 hook.
  • When the trout or grayling get fussy and refuse the usual dries you willl be glad you have a few of ...
    When the trout or grayling get fussy and refuse the usual dries you willl be glad you have a few of these in your box. This a great fly to drop off the back of a big Royal Wulff. Lightly dressed and subtle are the sparkle dun's calling card. Try it on a "Double Dry Dropper." Fished off the back of a big attractor pattern this fly is awesome.
  • The profile and epoxy head give it the look of a micro crab and the rubber legs wiggle like crab leg ...
    The profile and epoxy head give it the look of a micro crab and the rubber legs wiggle like crab legs. It also fishes well as a general attractor pattern. Use the Amber version on lighter colored sandy flats.
  • When you are looking for Dollies in the creeks during July or August, these are the flies you will w ...
    When you are looking for Dollies in the creeks during July or August, these are the flies you will want. AK Clousers in bright colors, Honey Holes, Humpy Hookers (Dollies eat them, too!) and more. Choose from 6 or 12 flies.
  • The Jelly Leech Balanced series of flies are widely known as killer lake flies, but coastal cutthroa ...
    The Jelly Leech Balanced series of flies are widely known as killer lake flies, but coastal cutthroat trout in S.E. Alaska's small creeks love them too.
  • The Jungle Juice gets its name from the fact it is a top Peacock Bass fly.  We have found that in t ...
    The Jungle Juice gets its name from the fact it is a top Peacock Bass fly.  We have found that in the wilds of Alaska it completely rocks for sheefish and pike. Take one look and you will want to add a few to your pike box
  • Senyo's Artificial Intelligence is one of the go to swinging flies for S.E. Alaska.  The wide head ...
    Senyo's Artificial Intelligence is one of the go to swinging flies for S.E. Alaska.  The wide head pushes water and the flash works extremely well in our tannic coastal rivers.

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