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  • Check out the 'Joker' version of Willie Nelson. Purple with a green head has until recently been a g ...
    Check out the 'Joker' version of Willie Nelson. Purple with a green head has until recently been a guide secret on the rainbow rivers of Bristol Bay. Try swinging this wicked fly on the Naknek, Kvichak or any other flow where big beasty rainbows live! It is also a top notch steelhead swinging fly.
  • Everything from BC steelhead to Sandy River kings will eat this fly up! A medium profile swing fly t ...
    Everything from BC steelhead to Sandy River kings will eat this fly up! A medium profile swing fly that is light and easy to cast.
  • Silvers and steelhead beware! The Pink with Purple Head Chromer Snack is a fly big fish can't resist ...
    Silvers and steelhead beware! The Pink with Purple Head Chromer Snack is a fly big fish can't resist. Designed by Keith Graham, former co-owner of Worldwide Anglers in Anchorage, it has a pearl mylar body, lead eyes tied on the bottom of the hook, and a dubbed head. Just right for swinging or stripping, this fly is a winner. An AFFG exclusive fly.
  • The Sili Leg Intruder is a king, steelhead and silver slayer. It's like a cross between a Squidro an ...
    The Sili Leg Intruder is a king, steelhead and silver slayer. It's like a cross between a Squidro and Signature Intruder and works equally well swung with a sink tip.
  • 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.
  • The 'light' version of our famous AFFG exclusive Liquid Wrench fly. Break this fly out when the wate ...
    The 'light' version of our famous AFFG exclusive Liquid Wrench fly. Break this fly out when the water is low, but you still need to get into the tight spots that steelhead lie in. Wicked.
  • Squidro takes the Intruder-style fly to the next level. The silicone legs have amazing action and cr ...
    Squidro takes the Intruder-style fly to the next level. The silicone legs have amazing action and create a large, squid-like profile.    
  • The Rockstar is a sweet "strung-out" fly that has caught a lot of kings. The Pink/Cerise Rockstar is ...
    The Rockstar is a sweet "strung-out" fly that has caught a lot of kings. The Pink/Cerise Rockstar is a must for kings and steelhead all along the Pacific Coast.  Whether swinging the slow deep tide water runs of the Kanektok in late July or chasing big steel in B.C. in the fall this fly is a must have.  Big, flashy and so much easier to cast than a Dolly Llama! Rockstars are approximately 4 1/2 inches long and are only weighted by a small conehead. A terrific fly to fish and cast all day long.
  • High off-colored water during king season is not unusual. And nothing shows up in dirty water like b ...
    High off-colored water during king season is not unusual. And nothing shows up in dirty water like black. You'll be glad you have a few of these in your king or steelhead box.
  • The Blue & Green Baitfish is a proven king killer and is a sleeper for steelhead. Fish it any ti ...
    The Blue & Green Baitfish is a proven king killer and is a sleeper for steelhead. Fish it any time bright kings are pushing into the river. When it comes to big flies for swinging for kings you can't beat Trailer Trash.  
  • Purple & Pink Rockstars are a time proven color combo for kings, steelhead and silvers. It has l ...
    Purple & Pink Rockstars are a time proven color combo for kings, steelhead and silvers. It has lots of profile and action without the heavy weight. Rockstars are approximately 4 1/2 inches long and are only weighted by a small conehead. A terrific fly to fish and cast all day long.
  • The S.T.S. Leech in Black with the Blue Head is a crusher fly for big Bow's and steelhead. The tungs ...
    The S.T.S. Leech in Black with the Blue Head is a crusher fly for big Bow's and steelhead. The tungsten eyes really help get this fly down to where the big fish live and the dubbed blue head and butt will pull in the big boys. Swing it, dead drift it or strip it; any way you fish it this fly should be in your box. An AFFG Exclusive Fly. Overall fly length is 4 inches.
  • The Alaskan S.T.S. Leech has been such a fish catcher that we had to add more colors. Midnight Madne ...
    The Alaskan S.T.S. Leech has been such a fish catcher that we had to add more colors. Midnight Madness features a dubbed UV Violet head and butt that is deadly for big rainbows and steelhead. The tungsten eyes give it extra weight and the stout trailing hook won't break off on big fish. An AFFG Exclusive fly. Overall fly length is 4 inches.
  • The River Rat Squid is lightweight, super easy to cast, and is a steelhead, king salmon and silver s ...
    The River Rat Squid is lightweight, super easy to cast, and is a steelhead, king salmon and silver salmon slayer. The marabou body pulsates in the water while the stout trailing hook will increase your hook up rate.
  • The Egg Sucking Stone is a great buggy steelhead pattern for when the fish aren't keying in on beads ...
    The Egg Sucking Stone is a great buggy steelhead pattern for when the fish aren't keying in on beads.  Fish it under an indicator or swing it in small streams to spooky fish.  Available in Black, Purple and Root beer.
  • One of slickest steelhead flies to come along in quite awhile. The Pick Yer Pocket is a perfect cros ...
    One of slickest steelhead flies to come along in quite awhile. The Pick Yer Pocket is a perfect crossover pattern that is small enough to fish in Alaska's many small steelhead streams but with enough profile to swing on the bigger water, too.
  • Steelhead don't stand a chance against the Veiled Assassin. Some days it's pink and other days orang ...
    Steelhead don't stand a chance against the Veiled Assassin. Some days it's pink and other days orange is the big winner. Make sure to have a few in your box. This fly catches fish!
  • The Loop Sculpin has terrific swimming action, and an egg head rainbow trout can't resist. The strin ...
    The Loop Sculpin has terrific swimming action, and an egg head rainbow trout can't resist. The string leech style of this fly has great movement.
  • Meet the Jerry Garcia Fish Emission Egg! Situk River steelhead anglers take note. It is well known t ...
    Meet the Jerry Garcia Fish Emission Egg! Situk River steelhead anglers take note. It is well known that Situk steelhead really like psychedelic-colored flies and beads. And this little gem is both. It features a 10mm Pink Panther bead combined with fluorescent chartreuse dubbing and a blue wing.
  • When you need a stealthy fly for fish that have turned off the bright patterns, give this one a go. ...
    When you need a stealthy fly for fish that have turned off the bright patterns, give this one a go. The black UV Polar Chenille has amazing irridescence in the water and the pink head and collar add just the right amount of pop.
  • We had this custom Fish Emission Egg tied up just for steelhead. Flame is a proven killer, and this ...
    We had this custom Fish Emission Egg tied up just for steelhead. Flame is a proven killer, and this fly looks sexy. If you are fishing small streams for steelhead, you need a few of these in your box.  
  • Take one of the most effective salmon and steelhead flies ever and tie it stinger style with an attr ...
    Take one of the most effective salmon and steelhead flies ever and tie it stinger style with an attractor bead. You've got the Popsicle Eggabou. Have a couple in your steelhead and coho fly box.
  • Don't forget Orange! It is not the first color we all think of when it comes to salmon flies, but or ...
    Don't forget Orange! It is not the first color we all think of when it comes to salmon flies, but orange is wickedly effective. Especially for silvers and kings. Our custom Mr Bodangles features an all-orange body and orange/pink rubber legs to give it just a little more visual 'pop' in the water. Definitely a winner.
  • Guide Intruders create a large profile in the water and have the heavy eyes to get down where the bi ...
    Guide Intruders create a large profile in the water and have the heavy eyes to get down where the big boys hold.  A must have for kings and steelhead.
  • The Pink 907 Leech is a salmon slayer! Hot fish can't stay away from this charged up attractor patte ...
    The Pink 907 Leech is a salmon slayer! Hot fish can't stay away from this charged up attractor pattern. A shaggy dubbed body has long hackle fibers wound through and then it is counter-wrapped with thin wire to give the fly great durability. A heavily weighted body gets the fly down and the pearl bead on the front gives it an added level of attraction. An AFFG exclusive fly.
  • A deceptively simple fly that fishes like a beast. The heavy bead head makes the Spice Girl ride nos ...
    A deceptively simple fly that fishes like a beast. The heavy bead head makes the Spice Girl ride nose down and the silicone legs dangle seductively in the current. Dead drift this in front of a steelhead and prepare for mayhem!
  • A classic hot pink marabou body gives great action to this bite-sized fly. Very good for steelhead, ...
    A classic hot pink marabou body gives great action to this bite-sized fly. Very good for steelhead, pinks and silvers. An AFFG Exclusive fly.
  • The Chartreuse/Blue Flashtail Tube is a tidewater-lower river king slayer. Big Chinook just out of t ...
    The Chartreuse/Blue Flashtail Tube is a tidewater-lower river king slayer. Big Chinook just out of the salt love this color combo and the size of the fly is spot on. This fly has accounted for a lot of kings!

    Hartwick's Flashtail Tubes from Aqua Flies are just over 3 inches in length. They are tied with marabou, ostrich and flash. The marabou is tied in with a cone behind it so that it keeps a full profile in the water and is much more durable than a standard marabou tube fly. They are super wiggly in the water and still have a nice full profile. 
  • The Fuschia Orange Metal Head Tube pops like few other flies. The vibrant fuschia body and collar of ...
    The Fuschia Orange Metal Head Tube pops like few other flies. The vibrant fuschia body and collar of hot orange marabou will grab the attention of hot fish.  Combine this with flowing marabou, just the right amount of flash and the revolutionary Ultra Sonic Cone and this fly is gonna slay. Metal Head Tube flies feature the unique Ultra Sonic Cone. The cone has venting holes that make it easy to lift the fly out of the water and simultaneously create a vortex behind the disc. This allows the marabou to flow in the current and not collapse in heavy water. Metal Head Tubes come ready to fish with junction tubing and a #2 hook that can be swapped out if it gets damaged. The fly is 2.5 inches in length.
  • The Black Blue Metal Head Tube is money for steelhead. It is also a solid 'upriver sulky king' fly. ...
    The Black Blue Metal Head Tube is money for steelhead. It is also a solid 'upriver sulky king' fly. The flowing marabou, nice profile and green butt all add up to a great fly. Metal Head Tube flies feature the unique Ultra Sonic Cone. The cone has venting holes that make it easy to lift the fly out of the water and simultaneously create a vortex behind the disc. This allows the marabou to flow in the current and not collapse in heavy water. Metal Head Tubes come ready to fish with junction tubing and a #2 hook that can be swapped out if it gets damaged. The fly is 2.5 inches in length.
  • The Pink and White Trailer Trash is a bright, grabby fish color. Fish it lower in the river or where ...
    The Pink and White Trailer Trash is a bright, grabby fish color. Fish it lower in the river or where ever kings or steelhead are stacking up. Trailer Trash flies are some of the lightest and easiest casting king and steelhead flies around. Fish them off a sink tip for best results.
  • When BIG fish are on the agenda reach for the MEGA Dolly Llama. Tied with a larger 1/0 hook, magnum ...
    When BIG fish are on the agenda reach for the MEGA Dolly Llama. Tied with a larger 1/0 hook, magnum rabbit strips and just a bit more length, the MEGA is just the ticket for kings, big steelies and other large quarry.
  • The Green Everglow Fly is tied  with materials that glow in the dark. Try this fly at dusk. We have ...
    The Green Everglow Fly is tied  with materials that glow in the dark. Try this fly at dusk. We have had spectacular late evening results on steelhead with this fly! It is also a terrific king fly in the 2/0 size. Dead drift or swing it at kings in the evening or when the light is low.
  • The Steely Cerise UV Trilogy Egg is a classic bright-day bright-fly nymph. Cerise shows up well on s ...
    The Steely Cerise UV Trilogy Egg is a classic bright-day bright-fly nymph. Cerise shows up well on sunny days. It also is a prime color for steelhead fresh in from the salt. Make sure to have a few in your box.
  • The Black & Pink Metal Head Tube is money for steelhead. It is also a solid 'upriver sulky king' ...
    The Black & Pink Metal Head Tube is money for steelhead. It is also a solid 'upriver sulky king' fly. The flowing marabou, nice profile and subtle pink mixed in all add up to a great fly.

    Metal Head Tube flies feature the unique Ultra Sonic Cone. The cone has venting holes that make it easy to lift the fly out of the water and simultaneously create a vortex behind the disc. This allows the marabou to flow in the current and not collapse in heavy water.

    Metal Head Tubes come ready to fish with junction tubing and a #2 hook that can be swapped out if it gets damaged. The fly is 2.5 inches in length.
  • Check out this wicked little trout and grayling fly. The Worm Farm has a gummy wiggly tail, seductiv ...
    Check out this wicked little trout and grayling fly. The Worm Farm has a gummy wiggly tail, seductive CDC collar and a heavy tungsten bead. Cutthroat trout, grayling and rainbows pounce on this fly! and the barbless 45-degree jig hook makes releases a breeze.  
  • The Purple and Red Articulated Bunny Leech is one of the original articulated salmon flies. It catch ...
    The Purple and Red Articulated Bunny Leech is one of the original articulated salmon flies. It catches everything from steelhead to coho. 
  • The Signature Intruder is a "must-have" in the fly box for kings, silvers and steelhead.  This easy ...
    The Signature Intruder is a "must-have" in the fly box for kings, silvers and steelhead.  This easy to cast fly is perfect for swinging on your favorite two hand rod.
  • 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.
  • Brett's Klamath Intruder from Aqua Flies is perfect when you want a small offering that still pops i ...
    Brett's Klamath Intruder from Aqua Flies is perfect when you want a small offering that still pops in the water. The Blue Black version is a top steelhead color and also will get big grabs from spring rainbow trout. Brett's Klamath Intruder is a mere 1 3/4" in length. It is tied on a tiny 15mm shank and has an Octopus #4 hook. If the hook gets damaged you can swap it out for a new one. It has tiny lead eyes so you will want to fish it with a sink tip line or a bit of weight to get it down.
  • The purple Deuce Wigalo is a stealthy swinging fly that is just right for Alaska's medium to small s ...
    The purple Deuce Wigalo is a stealthy swinging fly that is just right for Alaska's medium to small sized rivers.  Silvers and chum love it, too.
  • Steelhead don't stand a chance against the Veiled Assassin. The Polar Shrimp is the subdued pink ver ...
    Steelhead don't stand a chance against the Veiled Assassin. The Polar Shrimp is the subdued pink version. Bright enough to get their attention but not over the top. It's a proven winner.
  • The Fish Skull Electric Leech is a great streamer pattern for trout, steelhead and char. It can be f ...
    The Fish Skull Electric Leech is a great streamer pattern for trout, steelhead and char. It can be fished in multiple ways to accommodate different fisheries. Try swinging it in the spring, dead drifting it for steelhead or fish it in still water for cutts, rainbows and dolly varden. This pattern is really good for chasing the big char found along the Northern Coast. The stinger loop on this pattern is long enough to allow the hook to be changed out if it gets damaged.
  • The Purple & Pink Flashtail Tube will hook fish from the estuary to the headwaters! Subdued enou ...
    The Purple & Pink Flashtail Tube will hook fish from the estuary to the headwaters! Subdued enough to not spook fish that have been in awhile but with just enough flash and profile to elicit mega-grabs from fish just pouring in from the salt. Hartwick's Flashtail Tubes from Aqua Flies are just over 3 inches in length. They are tied with marabou, ostrich and flash. The marabou is tied in with a cone behind it so that it keeps a full profile in the water and is much more durable than a standard marabou tube fly. They are super wiggly in the water and still have a nice full profile.
  • The Blue and Black Trailer Trash is large in profile but very light weight. A lack of lead eyes make ...
    The Blue and Black Trailer Trash is large in profile but very light weight. A lack of lead eyes make this one of the easiest to cast king and steelhead flies. This dark shaded pattern is ideal for late season and upriver fish that have turned off the bright flies.
  • The Pearl White Chromer Snack is a great change up fly to throw at steelhead or silvers if they aren ...
    The Pearl White Chromer Snack is a great change up fly to throw at steelhead or silvers if they aren't grabbing bright colors. It is also a solid flesh/attractor trout fly. Dollies love it! Designed by Keith Graham, former co-owner of Worldwide Anglers in Anchorage, it has a pearl mylar body, lead eyes tied on the bottom of the hook, and a dubbed head. Just right for swinging or stripping, this fly is a winner. An AFFG exclusive fly.
  • Stu's Chinook Intruder from Aqua Flies is a 4-inch-long tube fly that maintains a big profile in the ...
    Stu's Chinook Intruder from Aqua Flies is a 4-inch-long tube fly that maintains a big profile in the water. It has the ideal combination of flash, movement and large profile. When targeting kings, you want some big patterns in your box and this one is as good as it gets.
  • Drift the Trans Pink Fish Emission Egg deep and up tight to the log jams and overhanging alders.  A ...
    Drift the Trans Pink Fish Emission Egg deep and up tight to the log jams and overhanging alders.  A great dolly, cutthroat and rainbow attractor fly during the salmon spawn. Use the #10 for trout fishing.
  • The Pink/Orange Dirty Hoh in Steelhead Size (3.5" in length) is a prime color combo. Alaskan steelhe ...
    The Pink/Orange Dirty Hoh in Steelhead Size (3.5" in length) is a prime color combo. Alaskan steelhead, Dean River steelhead and PNW winter fish love pink orange. Situk River bound anglers take note, if you are going to swing one up this is the fly that is going to do it!
  • The Griz Turbo Cone Hot Pink & Orange color combination is an Alaska must. Hot pink and orange a ...
    The Griz Turbo Cone Hot Pink & Orange color combination is an Alaska must. Hot pink and orange are often the go to combo for kings, steelhead and silvers that are ocean bright and pulsing in with the tide. A Situk steelhead winner if there ever was one!

    Stu's Turbo Cone tube flies are great patterns for kings, steelhead and silvers. They are light and easy to cast, allowing the angler to use various sink tips to meet the water conditions. The fly comes ready to fish, including junction tubing and a size 2 stinger hook for easy set up. This hook can easily be traded out for a larger or smaller hook to match the fishing situation.
  • The Black & Blue Chinook Dirty Hoh is perfect for upriver kings that have turned off bright flie ...
    The Black & Blue Chinook Dirty Hoh is perfect for upriver kings that have turned off bright flies. It is spot on for big river steelhead as well. The Dirty Hoh Chinook version from Aqua flies is 4 inches in length, features a larger cone and a #1 Octopus hook. A combination of the legendary Intruder fly and string leech, the Dirty Hoh truly brings the best attributes of both flies and takes them up a notch. The front composite shoulder pushes water and maintains it profile while the hitched rabbit strips wiggles and pulses like only rabbit can. This is a fish catcher and you want some of these in your king fly box!
  • The Fushcia - Shell Pink Flashtail Tube is a favorite of steedlhead, kings and coho. Not as over-the ...
    The Fushcia - Shell Pink Flashtail Tube is a favorite of steedlhead, kings and coho. Not as over-the-top bright as many pink flies, this one will catch their attention but the shell pink front tones it down nicely. This fly is a real producer. Hartwick's Flashtail Tubes from Aqua Flies are just over 3 inches in length. They are tied with marabou, ostrich and flash. The marabou is tied in with a cone behind it so that it keeps a full profile in the water and is much more durable than a standard marabou tube fly. They are super wiggly in the water and still have a nice full profile.
  • The Purple Fish Taco is one of our favorites for steelhead and kings. It is tied with a bit of pink ...
    The Purple Fish Taco is one of our favorites for steelhead and kings. It is tied with a bit of pink on the rear of the shank that imparts a nice subtle pop of color. 

    Due to its light weight and slender profile this is a great fly in small or medium sized rivers. The ostrich and flash come alive in the water and it doesn't hang up at the end of the swing. If you are fishing the Sandy River or other Alaska Peninsula king rivers, the Fish Taco should be in your box.
  • Stu's Ostrich Intruder from Aqua Flies is your classic swinging fly for steelhead. You want this fly ...
    Stu's Ostrich Intruder from Aqua Flies is your classic swinging fly for steelhead. You want this fly in your box. It is also a great king fly!  

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