{"id":5633,"date":"2023-08-28T16:09:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T20:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/?p=5633"},"modified":"2023-08-28T19:40:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T23:40:47","slug":"best-flies-for-salmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/best-flies-for-salmon\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Best Flies For Salmon: Most Effective Guide Patterns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This is Matt from Smooth River Guide Co<\/a>. with a salmon caught fly fishing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I’ll cover the best flies for salmon fishing on the west coast, east coast, and around the Great Lakes region. These are the top flies used by guides and anglers, and they are proven to be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll also discuss the top flies for each salmon species and even talk about dry flies for salmon fishing. Over 40 salmon flies are listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four best types of flies for salmon are egg patterns and nymphs, which are good for nymphing, and marabou streamer flies, and hair streamer flies, which are great for swinging or stripping methods. Often, brightly colored flies are best, but not always.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best West Coast Salmon Flies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to fly fishing for salmon<\/a> on the West Coast, there are certain things West Coast salmon are attracted to in a fly. Things like flash, movement, color, and size are all triggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big salmon will often hit any fly pattern. However, certain fly patterns tend to be more effective for certain species or under different water conditions, as well as at different stages of their spawning cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some flies that are great for chinook salmon may also be top flies for coho, pinks, chum, or sockeye. I’ve even caught Atlantic salmon on traditional West Coast fly patterns.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special thanks to the following for the use of images and for selling great salmon flies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n