Category Archives: Fly Patterns

the Black Goat

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Though wild Alaskan salmon is great on the dinner table, game meat is much appreciated after a winter of recycled salmon recipes. Those beautiful hides of steamer length hair also come in handy……… the Black Goat Here is a streamer … Continue reading →

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The Mickey

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Levi had a fly this past year picked up by the Solitude fly company. Many of you dry fly anglers recognize it as it has graced the jaw of many a trout, char and even quite a few ravenous grayling. … Continue reading →

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Goddard Caddis

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

The Goddard Caddis, originated by John Goddard, is a great caddis pattern especially for some of the faster water we fish. Hook: dry fly ex TMC 100 size 12-16 Thread: Tan 6/0 Hackle: Brown Body: Caribou spun and clipped Antennae: … Continue reading →

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SS Wog

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Our top producing wog for salmon. Silvers, pink and chums alike. Hook: Bass Stinger size 1/0 Thread: 3/0 Pink Tail: Fl. pink marabou and krystal flash Body: Fl. pink crystal chenille Overbody: Pink foam Wing: Pink foam Alaska Fly Anglers, … Continue reading →

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Bleeding Lama

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

A “Go To” streamer pattern. Hook: Gamakatsu B10S Stinger size 1 attached by 100lb braided line to front hook cut off at the bend Thread: Olive 6/0 Dumbell Eyes: 3/16 or 1/4 oz Flash: 2 strands of saltwater Flashabou per … Continue reading →

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Green Ice Stone

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

An easy to tie fly, The Green Ice Stone is a good representation of the green stone fly  prevalent in SW Alaska waters. Hook: TMC 101 Thread: 8/0 Chartreuse Tail: Chartreuse Fish hair Body: Chartreuse Ice Dub Underwing: Chartreuse Fish … Continue reading →

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AK Shaggy Sculpin

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

 Utilizing Senyo’s Shaggy Dub ,which is essentially fine, rubber legs in dubbing form, and Senyo’s Lazer Dub, which is great for building bulky heads you can tie a realistic, proportional sculpin with ease. Hook: TMC 9395 sz. 2 Thread: 6/0 … Continue reading →

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Alevin Fly Pattern

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Here is a great fly pattern tied by Todd “The Bug Man” White from the Nomad Anglers blog. Alevin flies work quite well here in Alaska during and after the salmon alevin emergence in the spring. The Gummi Sac FryHook: … Continue reading →

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Flesh M.O.A.L.

Posted on May 22, 2010 by

Here is a great fall flesh pattern tied in M.O.A.L. (Mother Of All Leeches) fashion. Fished on a dead drift swing or even stripped this pattern will work outside of the September flesh “hatch” elicting strikes from the trout opener … Continue reading →

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Fluff’s Humpy

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

 As many of you tiers are feverously tying for your upcoming Alaska trip ,here is a Humpy variation tied by AFA guide Levi Hohl. Tied in a Wulff fashion with long calftail wings and elongated moose body hair tail, this pattern with … Continue reading →

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