Originally Posted by AkMtnHntr
Originally Posted by Sitka deer
A number of years ago I was hit upside the head repeatedly about a fly reds actually chased and hit. A lifetime of False Gods had convinced me no such deity exists.

Long version would include a blind alley or three, but the short version is a small, swung "Mini Krystal Shrimp" will eliminate the need for the "Kenai Twitch!"
https://mossysflyshop.com/ is where most should start. I love my reds and have not been reduced to snagging one for a very long time. Unfortunately, Mike's site has not gotten to the point of finding individual flies without their direct help. And Brad's shop will also take care of you. If you are headed to SE, Brad is the guy. If you are coming through Anchorage, you should take the time to visit with Mike and Brian.


https://www.alaskaflyfishinggoods.c...s/326-mini-krystral-shrimp-chartreuse-6/

Mini-Krystral Shrimp – Chartreuse #6
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Mini-Krystral Shrimp – Chartreuse #6
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The Chartreuse Mini Krystal Shrimp has been the #1 Kodiak sockeye fly for a number of years. It fishes well all over the state. Lock-jawed silvers also will eat it.

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Reds actually go after those flies? I was always told that once they hit fresh water (all salmon actually) that they stop feeding.


Not true. grew up in the era of hooking them in the head or gills was good. When it changed to "in the mouth" I adapted and am a fair bit better than most at it. Have not intentionally flossed a red in several years and usually hammer them far faster than most. Using tiny hooks and almost all are hooked inside the mouth, right in the nose. The little hooks being in the right place hold them just fine. It requires a little patience to learn but once you see it start working you will find it far easier than flossing.

I have been using a very simplified version for several years and they tie extremely quickly and work.

Mossy's Fly Shop does not carry anything that looks like a Russian River Coho fly.

Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.