Clearwater River steelhead flies.

Clearwater River steelhead flies can range from very small sparse wet flies to big bushy dries and even large Intruder type patterns in the Winter. Most people prefer somewhere around a size 6. Green Butt Skunks, Lady Carolines, and Purple Peril's are all good starting points. Generally, sizes will be 2-4-6 but also bring some smaller 8 and 10's. Some of our favorites are below.

We have made two step-by-step tutorials for some favorites by our friend Stuart Foxall

 
Green Butt Skunk

Green Butt Skunk

Green Ant

Green Ant

The Beats Me

The Beats Me

Two of Zack's Favorites: Green Ant (Top) & Night Dancer

Two of Zack's Favorites: Green Ant (Top) & Night Dancer

Lady Caroline

Lady Caroline

Grey Heron variant (Klaus' version)

Grey Heron variant (Klaus' version)

Foam Waker and Muddler Minnow

Foam Waker and Muddler Minnow

More small sparse hair-wings (Zack Williams)

More small sparse hair-wings (Zack Williams)