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.
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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.
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Peachy King, along with Champagne, are the core two colors that need to be in your box. Peachy King ...
Peachy King, along with Champagne, are the core two colors that need to be in your box. Peachy King is the ideal combination of a somewhat fresh egg that has been in the water a short while. Not as bright as a super fresh egg like Flame, but bright enough to grab the attention of trout and Dollies.
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Champagne, along with Peachy King, are the core two colors that need to be in your box. It is slight ...
Champagne, along with Peachy King, are the core two colors that need to be in your box. It is slightly lighter than Peachy King and mimics a washed out egg that has been in the river longer.
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White Electric Leeches are great for spring and early summer fishing for trout in the rivers. They a ...
White Electric Leeches are great for spring and early summer fishing for trout in the rivers. They are also a killer flesh searching pattern during the salmon spawn. Having a selection of leeches in your fly box is critical to having success fishing Alaska's rivers and lakes.
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Having a selection of leeches is critical to succeed in Alaskan lakes and streams. Olive is consiste ...
Having a selection of leeches is critical to succeed in Alaskan lakes and streams. Olive is consistently one of the best for headwater trout, char and grayling or lake fishing. These are really nicely tied Flash-A-Buggers.
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One of the top dry flies in Alaska; especially for grayling. If we had to pick ONE dry to fish for ...
One of the top dry flies in Alaska; especially for grayling. If we had to pick ONE dry to fish for grayling this would be it. Rainbows love them, too. Alaska gets prolific hatches of caddis flies. Don't be unprepared.
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Black Gnats are deadly on grayling! And in some rivers, grayling will refuse just about every other ...
Black Gnats are deadly on grayling! And in some rivers, grayling will refuse just about every other fly. Make sure to have some Black Gnats in your box.
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Check out our custom Alaskan version of the Black Gnat. The added enticement of a red tail is very e ...
Check out our custom Alaskan version of the Black Gnat. The added enticement of a red tail is very effective on grayling, cutthroat and rainbows.
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Hmmmm, wonder if these will work in Alaska? Yep, they do. ...
Hmmmm, wonder if these will work in Alaska? Yep, they do.
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The Adams is a staple dry for grayling and trout in Alaska. It has been around forever because it w ...
The Adams is a staple dry for grayling and trout in Alaska. It has been around forever because it works and keeps on working year after year. Grayling love this fly and rainbows gobble it up when they get the chance.
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The legendary Alaskan Salcha Pinkie dry fly is now available in more sizes. This fly is designed for ...
The legendary Alaskan Salcha Pinkie dry fly is now available in more sizes. This fly is designed for grayling but it has accounted for quite a few rainbows, cutthroat and Dollies, too. Definitely a fly you want to have in your trout box.
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We don't fish a lot of 5X tippet in Alaska, but if you tie one of these in a #18 on, you'll need it! ...
We don't fish a lot of 5X tippet in Alaska, but if you tie one of these in a #18 on, you'll need it! This is a go-to for picky grayling and early season rainbows. If you have a hard time seeing it, try trailing it off of a larger dry fly.
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The Red Tail Mosquito is a custom pattern that grayling love. The bit of added attraction with the r ...
The Red Tail Mosquito is a custom pattern that grayling love. The bit of added attraction with the red tail entices grabs. Coastal cutthroat love this fly, too.
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Before the salmon start to spawn, bugs are the main food source. The little bit of flash on top of t ...
Before the salmon start to spawn, bugs are the main food source. The little bit of flash on top of this nymph makes it a favorite of grayling and rainbows. We have them in the "Big Boy" #10 size, too!
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Alaskan trout in lakes can often be enticed with a big fly that is stripped in. They don't get much ...
Alaskan trout in lakes can often be enticed with a big fly that is stripped in. They don't get much bigger or juicier than the Chernobyl Ant. This fly will leave you with a grin when that big trout, grayling or pike engulfs it.
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Our version of the Carey Bugger incorporates a hint of flash in this classic lake and stream fly. Th ...
Our version of the Carey Bugger incorporates a hint of flash in this classic lake and stream fly. The small size and profile ideally matches leeches that trout and char love to gobble up. Make sure to have a few in you trout box.
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The Olive Beadhead Carey Bugger is a favorite of trout in the lakes. Our version of the Carey B ...
The Olive Beadhead Carey Bugger is a favorite of trout in the lakes. Our version of the Carey Bugger incorporates a hint of flash in this classic lake and stream fly. The small size and profile ideally matches leeches that trout and char love to gobble up. Make sure to have a few in you trout box.
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A real "go-to" pattern in late June and July. Try dropping a Micro May Fly or Lightning Bug off the ...
A real "go-to" pattern in late June and July. Try dropping a Micro May Fly or Lightning Bug off the back for rainbows. We have them in the "Big Boy" #10 size, too! Grayling love them all season long, as well.
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Just about every species of trout or char in Alaska will go for the Beadhead Hares's Ear. A standb ...
Just about every species of trout or char in Alaska will go for the Beadhead Hares's Ear. A standby pattern for trout, grayling or char.
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We carry Copper Johns in just the right sizes and colors for Alaska! The Red Copper Johns are very e ...
We carry Copper Johns in just the right sizes and colors for Alaska! The Red Copper Johns are very effective on rainbow trout and grayling. Especially after the spring fry migration and before the late summer egg drop. This late-June through July window provides the best opportunity to fish traditional dries and nymphs.
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The original Copper Johns are just effective as ever. After the spring fry migration and before the ...
The original Copper Johns are just effective as ever. After the spring fry migration and before the late summer egg drop this is a killer rainbow fly. This late-June through July window provides the best opportunity to fish traditional dries and nymphs. Grayling will jump on this fly all summer, too.
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The most famous fly in Alaska and rightfully so! The Egg Sucking Leech has probably accounted for mo ...
The most famous fly in Alaska and rightfully so! The Egg Sucking Leech has probably accounted for more fish landed than any other fly in Alaska. In smaller sizes it is a trout and Dolly Varden favorite. In #2 or #4 it is a salmon slayer.
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Trout and grayling in Alaska love caddis flies. And nothing in nature shimmers like peacock. This el ...
Trout and grayling in Alaska love caddis flies. And nothing in nature shimmers like peacock. This elk hair caddis with a peacock body is a killer. Small and stealthy but with enough iridescence to attract fish.
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A deadly little salmon and steelhead pattern. Also known as a Hot Pink Sparkle Shrimp, the Neon Shri ...
A deadly little salmon and steelhead pattern. Also known as a Hot Pink Sparkle Shrimp, the Neon Shrimp is particularly effective in inter tidal areas.
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Steelhead go crazy for this fly! Who knows why this crazy color combination works but it does. Don't ...
Steelhead go crazy for this fly! Who knows why this crazy color combination works but it does. Don't go to the Situk River without it! Tied on a mean Aqua Talon hook! Stout and super sharp.
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The Orange version of the Neon Shrimp is a very effective steelhead fly. Also known as the Sparkle S ...
The Orange version of the Neon Shrimp is a very effective steelhead fly. Also known as the Sparkle Shrimp, this compact pattern has accounted for a lot of steelhead over the years. It has also enticed more than a few sulky coho.
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The Cerise & Chartreuse is a Top 3 Color for steelhead glo bugs. If you are fishing the Situk Ri ...
The Cerise & Chartreuse is a Top 3 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!
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There are times when the green egg makes all the difference. When this fly is hot, it outfishes all ...
There are times when the green egg makes all the difference. When this fly is hot, it outfishes all the others. A small twist on an old classic.
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The most famous fly in Alaska and rightfully so. The Black Egg Sucking Leech is particularly deadly ...
The most famous fly in Alaska and rightfully so. The Black Egg Sucking Leech is particularly deadly on steelhead or salmon that don't want a bright colored fly. A good change-up fly to have in the box.
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The Egg Sucking Leech with the Cerise Egg is another great attractor pattern to keep in your box. Th ...
The Egg Sucking Leech with the Cerise Egg is another great attractor pattern to keep in your box. The bright cerise egg is like a spot light in the water and can be just the color to move a big fish.
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When you need a small bugger to mimic a lake leech or other small aquatic creature, check out the Ol ...
When you need a small bugger to mimic a lake leech or other small aquatic creature, check out the Olive Krystal Bugger in #12. At just over 1 inch in total length it is stealthy but still big enough to attract a trout.
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The Black Krystal Bugger in #12 is perfect when you need a small bugger to mimic a lake leech or oth ...
The Black Krystal Bugger in #12 is perfect when you need a small bugger to mimic a lake leech or other little aquatic creature. At just over 1 inch in total length it is stealthy but still big enough to attract a trout.
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There is something about a white krystal bugger that drives Alaskan trout crazy. Whether you are fis ...
There is something about a white krystal bugger that drives Alaskan trout crazy. Whether you are fishing creeks or lakes, this is a great change up fly to have in your box. At just over 1 inch in total length it is stealthy but still big enough to attract a trout.
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We should rename this fly the Cutthroat Krystal Bugger! Cutts love orange and this bite-sized morsel ...
We should rename this fly the Cutthroat Krystal Bugger! Cutts love orange and this bite-sized morsel is just the ticket for them. It fishes really well in both creeks and lakes. At just over 1" in length it is stealthy but still attracts their attention.
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During those times when grayling and rainbows get ultra fussy, the Griffith's Gnat can save the day. ...
During those times when grayling and rainbows get ultra fussy, the Griffith's Gnat can save the day. The CDC tuft on this fly makes seeing this tiny little fly a whole lot easier.
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The Chernobyl Ant Black Red is just the ticket when you need a high-floating, attractor-style dry fl ...
The Chernobyl Ant Black Red is just the ticket when you need a high-floating, attractor-style dry fly. The red under body is like a bullseye for trout (especially cutthroat!) and the orange & white "sighters" on top make tracking this fly in the water simple.
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Chubby Chernobyl’s float high, imitate a number of different insects on the surface, are very life ...
Chubby Chernobyl’s float high, imitate a number of different insects on the surface, are very lifelike on the water. You can drop a nymph (or bead!) off the back of them, and they drive trout crazy.
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The Gumdropper is a versatile little fly that can be fished in a variety of ways for trout and grayl ...
The Gumdropper is a versatile little fly that can be fished in a variety of ways for trout and grayling. We love stripping it slowly in lakes for cutthroat. It also can be fished under an indicator (or big dry fly) as a fat emerger. It is also a perfect little swinging fly on your trout Spey rod! The matte black tungsten bead really gets it down in the strike zone, too.
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It is hard to beat this fly for Alaska dry fly fishing. The foam belly and foam top shell keep it fl ...
It is hard to beat this fly for Alaska dry fly fishing. The foam belly and foam top shell keep it floating high while the hackle and rubber legs give it life like attraction. And the split poly wing makes keep track of your drift a breeze.
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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!
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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.
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The Renegade #16 is a classic dry fly that is uber stealthy and one of our go to options for when th ...
The Renegade #16 is a classic dry fly that is uber stealthy and one of our go to options for when the fish are wary and the conditions are difficult.
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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!
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Black is the first color to try in Alaskan lakes. A beadhead black bugger with a little flash will g ...
Black is the first color to try in Alaskan lakes. A beadhead black bugger with a little flash will get the job done. This is also a classic standby river pattern for trout, char and grayling.
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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.
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We gave the classic Gastineau Salmon Fry a revamp and it fishes better than ever. Don't let the simp ...
We gave the classic Gastineau Salmon Fry a revamp and it fishes better than ever. Don't let the simple look of this fly fool you, it is a fish catcher. It is particularly effective early in the fry out-migration or off the beaches.
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The Epoxy Mini Minnow is just right when you want a low profile, stealthy little minnow. Great for b ...
The Epoxy Mini Minnow is just right when you want a low profile, stealthy little minnow. Great for beach or river fishing. Try these killer epoxy bait fish/salmon smolt patterns for trout, dollies and char. The epoxy head and synthetic body make a very durable and life like fly.
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The Alaskan Sockeye Fry is one of the original epoxy fry patterns and is still one of the best. When ...
The Alaskan Sockeye Fry is one of the original epoxy fry patterns and is still one of the best. When the spring sockeye fry out-migration is in full force this fly is unbelievable. Rainbows, dollies, grayling; they all love it!
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We took the legendary Alaskan Sockeye Fry and created an Olive version that trout love. It combines ...
We took the legendary Alaskan Sockeye Fry and created an Olive version that trout love. It combines the dark coloring of an actual fry with just enough flash to catch the attention of predator trout. An awesome addition to your spring fly box.
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Alevins are baby salmon with their yolk sac still attached. When they get swept out of the gravel in ...
Alevins are baby salmon with their yolk sac still attached. When they get swept out of the gravel in spring time the trout and dollies vacuum them up!
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The Small Fry is a very realistic medium-profile fry pattern. It has a big eye and distinct parr mar ...
The Small Fry is a very realistic medium-profile fry pattern. It has a big eye and distinct parr marks which trout key in on. We have had some amazing days swinging this fly along cutbanks and around log jams.
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Try these killer epoxy bait fish/salmon fry patterns for trout, dollies and char. The epoxy head and ...
Try these killer epoxy bait fish/salmon fry patterns for trout, dollies and char. The epoxy head and synthetic body make a very durable and life like fly. Equally effective off the beaches or in the river.
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When you want the sparsest of bait fish flies, look no further than the Thunder Creek. This fly is d ...
When you want the sparsest of bait fish flies, look no further than the Thunder Creek. This fly is deadly during the early season sockeye fry out-migration. It is particularly good when the trout get fussy.
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The Little McFry is a mini version of the Lord of the Frys and is a great early season pattern for t ...
The Little McFry is a mini version of the Lord of the Frys and is a great early season pattern for trout. If there are sockeye fry out-migrating, you should have this fly in your box.
