This pattern is a single-stage leech built to push water, move well in cold flows, and stay castable even with a big winter profile. By blending natural materials with synthetics, this fly keeps its shape, sheds water efficiently, and holds up to aggressive fish.

We will walk through setting up a stinger, building durable ramps, layering intruder brushes, feathers, and flash, and finishing it off clean behind the bead. You can easily adapt this pattern with different colours — pinks, oranges, blacks — depending on water conditions and light. If you’re looking for a reliable winter steelhead pattern that balances movement, durability, and castability, this one belongs in your box.

Thread: White or Purple
Bead: Copper Bead
Tail: Rabbit Strip
Dubbing: Senyo’s Laser Dub
Brush: Intruder Brush
Marabou: Sparse Plume
Flash: Barred Voodoo Fibers – Micro variant
Hackle: Raptor Hackle
Accent: Ostrich Herl
Collar: Jumbo Guinea

Feather See a full materials list at: https://loonoutdoors.com/blogs/fly-tying-videos/slot-limit.

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