What is your favorite?

Over the past several decades I usually ask anyone who seems to be catching Half-pounder Steelhead, "What fly are you using?"

I would say flies that are size #8, 10 and 12 are best.....

Here are some of the ones people use:

Renegade
Brindle Bug
Green/olive Caddis Pupa
Any #10/12 trout nymph
Red Squirrel nymph
Any small Steelhead fly
Any soft hackle fly
Wooley Bugger

What is your favorite fly for Half-pounder Steelhead on the Lower American River?

Pattern and size.......we can show pictures of special flies too.

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