Favorite fall steelie flies?

**newsteelyman** · September 27th, 2008, 11:50 AM

I am sure you have all seen similar postes, but hey, I never get tires of hearing about other peoples favorite flies. Although I have not landed a steelie on the fly yet( well, I haven't landed one ever 'cause I don't gear fish), my favorites that I have confidence in are a purple or black egg suckin' bugger or bunny leeches in sizes #2 to #1/0. I have caught salmon, trout and dollies on these patterns so I hope it is just a matter of time before I land a steely. I have hooked 3 last year on the morice on the buggers but alas, long line release are good for the fish right.LOL.
Look forward to hearing about your patterns.
Brian

**phearless** · September 27th, 2008, 12:06 PM

I love Classic style flies for fall fish.
If the water is in decent shape, smaller patterns size 8-2 are great.
For the Bulkley/Morice I have two that are my fave.
Both are my version of other flies and are excellant on dry lines.

The first is called a Madam Caroline,
sort of like a Lady Caroline, just a little trashy:doh:

#2 is called a Bronze Knight,
it is a classic spey style that has my favourite two steely colours.
Purple and blue.

I will post pics when I get home.

**Rick Baerg** · September 27th, 2008, 12:09 PM

The Orange Heron is one of my favorites for summer, fall, winter or spring. I like to tie them with and without jungle cock eyes and in various colors. Has been a great producer for me but the more you fish with one pattern the more they will catch fish!!

Other great patterns for fall steelhead are GP's, a classic pattern that is a proven winner! Note, thes is not a traditional ties, more of a quicker variations!!

**newsteelyman** · September 27th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Rick, you tie some awesome flies, simply beautiful. I am really interest in the simplified version of the GP. Could you please post the recipe. And Fred, what is the tie for the Bronze Knight?
Thanx again fellas,
Brian

**phearless** · September 27th, 2008, 12:57 PM

I will post the dressing for the flies when I post the pics.

All at once.

**newsteelyman** · September 27th, 2008, 01:37 PM

aaaawwwww come on fred, u gonna make me wait. LOL. No problem, look forward to the post.
Brian

**MYKISS** · June 29th, 2009, 02:19 PM

here is a different style works on Bulkley n morice

i want to see phearless's recipes

**typhoon** · June 29th, 2009, 03:37 PM

Here are some a little simpler - Popsicle/Intruder types

**MYKISS** · June 30th, 2009, 11:15 AM

Nice tying do you use fire wire for the trailer hook
I am tyying up almost all my steelhead patters with the trailer these days
I seem to get alot less "tugs" that i tell my self are just dollies

**typhoon** · June 30th, 2009, 03:11 PM

I tried Firewire but didn't like it so much.
I only use furled mono leaders now.
17lb test furled makes for a very stiff solution that still allows you to replace the hook if damaged.