Salmonfly.Net Salmon and Steelhead Fly Tying Guide

Try the many tested fly patterns or the many new ones for ideas about what to bring on your next trip to the water. There are well over 1000 Steelhead, Pacific Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Sea-run Cutthroat, and Saltwater flies on this site with photos, materials, and instructions. Click on the page for the type of fly that you are looking for, or you can go to the Alphabetical Index to search for it, if you know the name. You can try your creations on your favorite waters or search for places in your area in the Fishing Information section where you will find regional fishing links for Washington, Oregon, the Great Lakes regions, and British Columbia. If you are looking for something that is not there, Fishing Guides, for instance, or other types of fly tying materials shops, check out the many fine fly shops and other businesses in the Google Ads, in the Links section, and in the Free-For-All Links.

This site was originally designed for novice fly tyers who would like to learn how to tie Salmon and Steelhead Flies and experienced tyers looking for patterns. The primary content of the site is located in the menu to the left, but the following pretty much explains what Salmonfly.Net is about. If you are just learning, begin in the Fly Tying Section with the Basics - How to Tie a Salmon Fly. You will be taken step by step through the process of tying a fly using a classic fly as an example. Make sure you have the tools and materials that you need and that you understand the terminology for the Parts of a fly. If you are looking to learn more about fly tying, fly fishing, or fly patterns, you can find many fine references and books in the Book Store.

Check out the Articles index for an assemblage of informative and interesting fly fishing and fly tying articles from guest authors, written over the years. This is a  collection authored by local experts. Northwest Guide Dennis Dickson, Alaska native Ard Stetts, Oregon fly fisherman and tyer William Lovelace and others write about tying flies, fishing them for Salmon, Steelhead and Sea-Run Cutthroat, about  fly fishing equipment and many other informative subjects.