Skeena Flies - 10 Patterns You Need
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 12:00AM 
A Selection of Flies for the Skeena
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Bulkley bandit
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Depth is so important when fishing for steelhead, the [bulkley bandit](https://www.skeenariverflysupply.com/shop/flies/jaap-kalkman-signature-series-steelhead-flies/#!prettyPhoto) gets down there fast, the egg sucking head is always a winner.
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Hobo Spey
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The Hobo Spey is an excellent pattern for lower water conditions. Black and blue are the most effective in poor water visibility conditions.
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The Bulkley Mouse
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The Bulkley Mouse is a classic pattern tied by Andre Laporte, a guide on the [Bulkley River](https://www.pesqa.com/trips/bulkley-river-steelhead-excursions). Notice how far back the stiff deer hair is secured, leaving lots of space to hitch.
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Black and Blue
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Black and blue is an awesome option anywhere in Skeena country. Tied by Jaap Kalkman of S[keena River Fly Supply](https://www.skeenariverflysupply.com/).
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Skeena Fly
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This is Derrick Barber's, guide at [Skeena River Lodge](https://www.pesqa.com/trips/skeena-river-skeena-river-lodge), go-to pattern. If it's in the water its working.
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The Blue Bunny
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Don't step foot on the Skeena without a handful of these. Skeena fish love flies with some wiggle and nothing wiggles quite like a rabbit strip.
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Pink Hobo Spey
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This is a very effective pattern in bright sunlight and lower water conditions later in the season.
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Skeena River
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Franc 'n Snaelda in pink is very effective for fresh fish on the main stem Skeena river.
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The Seeker
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The Seek and Destroy is capable of finding the fish and enticing them to eat. This pattern is especially good on the Bulkley and other Skeena tribs, where the fish behave like trout.
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The Prom Dress
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Prom Dress is a very flashy fly which works well in low visibility conditions on the Skeena River. This fly gets down deep fast.
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