How to tie The Steelhead Candy Intruder

The Steelhead Candy Intruder is a deadly swing fly that’s perfect for those venturing into the world of tying swing patterns. This fly is not only easy to cast but also versatile, making it a must-tie in various sizes and color combinations for targeting trout, steelhead, and salmon. When fishing this fly, don’t rush—let it marinate at the end of your swing, a crucial phase known as “the dangle.” To maximize your chances, add some animation by pumping the rod, moving the rod tip side to side, and giving the line a few strips. Leaving the fly at the bottom of the swing can provoke strikes for many reasons—sometimes, a predatory fish will hit it out of sheer frustration from having its space invaded. So, grab your clicker, start counting those casts, and stay ready for that tight line grab—it could happen at any moment!

Ingredients & Recipe

• Hook – Firehole 714
• Shank – Firehole SS-200 2.25″(57mm)
• Articulation- Braided Line/ Intruder Wire
• Body – Hareline Large Hot Orange Cactus Chennile
• Body – Hareline Marabou Blood Quills Hot Pink
• Body – Hareline Marabou Blood Quills Black
• Body – Hareline Marabou Blood Quills Blue
• Body – Hareline Schlappen Black
• Body – Hareline Flat Diamond Braid Silver
• Resin – Solarez Bone Dry
• Tail – Flashabou Silver
• Tail – Flashabou Black
• Tail – Flashabou Electric Blue

Tools Used

• Vise – Mongoose Vice
• Tool Kit – Loon Tool Kit