Steelhead Parr Fly Tying Tutorial

The Steelhead Parr pattern is an excellent choice for spring fishing, as it mimics the young fish migrating from rivers to the ocean to continue their life cycle. While steelhead are the primary target for this fly, other salmonid species that prey on smaller fish often can’t resist it either. It’s unclear whether steelhead strike this fly because they’re irritated by the abundance of juveniles,  if it is just their "trouty" behaviour showing in the Spring or if they are trying to reduce the competition. What I do know is they like to munch this fly! I will tie this in an olive variation as well, especially if I am fishing for Char.

Steelhead Parr Fly Tying Tutorial

Hook: Ahrex Size 4 NS110 Streamer Hook

Cone: Wapsi Small Nickel Cone Head

Thread: UTC White 140d Ultra Thread 

Body: Lagartun Pearl Mini Flat Braid 

Under Wing: Hedron Opal/ Holo Silver Mirage Blends Flashabou 

Wing: OfishL Natural Brown Black Barred Rabbit Zonker Strip

Collar: Senyo’s Flame Fusion Dub

Steelhead Parr Fly Tying Video

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