Flies for the Eel River

[Jake B]

For those of you that have knowledge on the Eel River, could you please help me and tell me what flies to use and what sizes. Thanks. Jake

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

This could be a long list or a short one.

Traditional BH Comet style flies - Boss, Gold and Silver Comet and Flame

Bead head woolly buggers

New Spey patterns

Leeches

Terry Thomas at the shop has a lot of background in this area.

Being there at the right time is the most important thing.


**One time I asked Herb Burton about a winter Steelhead pattern. He said something black with a bright spot on it for attraction.

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[winxp_man]

When I go up there. I use black and blue leeches about 2" long with some attractor strips like Bill said.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Good Aron,

I think when you get a fly that you have confidence in, you just fish it.

Black and blue is a new hot color for Steelhead.

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[Larry S]

Jake,
The Eel has many great sections for swinging flies.
Do you have the StreamTime map for the Eel.
Kiene's shop carries it. A terrific investment
for under $10.
Best to you,
Larry S

[Jake B]

Jake,
The Eel has many great sections for swinging flies.
Do you have the StreamTime map for the Eel.
Kiene's shop carries it. A terrific investment
for under $10.
Best to you,
Larry S

thanks for the info hoping to make it up in a week or so

[Larry S]

Jake,
Sent you a PM.
Larry S

[Terry Thomas]

Hartwick Hosers, Cold Madicine, and Sili Leg Intruders. As stated, black and blue and pink and orange.

[adrianflyfish]

Comets, Boss, size 6 or 8, red orange chartreuse. I fished it a week ago, good times. Eureka fly shop can set you up with all the latest dope.