What types of Atlantic salmon flies do you sell?

We carry wet flies, bombers, dry flies, and tube patterns for all river conditions and seasons.

How do I choose the right fly for Atlantic salmon?

Use large dark flies in cold water and small light bombers or hair-wings in clear summer flows.

Are your Atlantic salmon flies suitable for Canadian rivers?

Yes, our flies are proven on the Miramichi, Margaree, Restigouche, and other Atlantic salmon rivers.

Which brands of Atlantic salmon flies do you carry?

Drift Outfitters carries RIO, Fulling Mill, Rainy’s, and custom Drift Outfitters salmon flies.

What’s the difference between hair-wing and traditional flies?

Hair-wings use squirrel or bucktail for durability and movement, while traditional flies use feather wings.

How should I store my Atlantic salmon flies?

Store in waterproof boxes, dry thoroughly after use, and organize by style and size.

Steelhead & Salmon Tube Flies

Q: What types of steelhead and salmon flies do you sell?

We carry intruders, egg flies, tube flies, streamers, and bombers for all Great Lakes and coastal fisheries.

Q: How do I choose the right fly for steelhead or salmon?

Use bright patterns in stained water, natural tones in clear water, and eggs or streamers during spawning runs.

Q: What hooks and materials are your flies tied with?

Flies use strong, corrosion-resistant hooks from Ahrex and Daiichi with durable marabou and synthetic materials.

Q: Which brands of steelhead and salmon flies do you carry?

Drift Outfitters stocks RIO, Fulling Mill, Rainy’s, and custom Drift Outfitters patterns — proven for salmon and steelhead.

Q: What’s the difference between tube flies and traditional flies?

Tube flies use separate hooks for better hook-ups and easy replacement, offering durability and versatility.

Q: How should I store my steelhead and salmon flies?

Keep them in waterproof fly boxes, and dry thoroughly after use to prevent rust or material damage.

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Shadow Flies

Frances Tungsten Salmon Tube

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Rainy's

Cottrell's Aqua Buddha in a Tube

$7.00

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RIO

Animal Intruder Tube

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RIO

Marabou Tube

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Shadow Flies

TD Undertaker .5 Copper Tube

$6.95

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TD Green Butt 3/4" Copper Tube Salmon Fly

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TD Green Butt Copper Tube Salmon Fly

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Discover a wide range of Steelhead and Salmon Tube Flies at Drift Outfitters & Fly Shop, designed to give anglers the edge when targeting powerful migratory fish

Tube flies are built for versatility, allowing you to adjust hook sizes, change rigs easily, and extend the life of your patterns. Perfect for swinging through deep pools or fast runs, these flies sink quickly, present naturally, and stay in the strike zone longer. With proven designs from trusted tiers, tube flies deliver lifelike action and durability, ensuring confidence in all water conditions. Whether you’re chasing Atlantic salmon on eastern rivers or steelhead across the Great Lakes, our collection offers patterns that consistently produce results.

Steelhead and Salmon Flies FAQ

Q: What types of steelhead and salmon flies do you sell?
A: Drift Outfitters carries a comprehensive selection of steelhead and salmon flies for Great Lakes and Coastal fisheries. Our collection includes classic patterns, modern intruders, egg flies, tube flies, streamers, and dry flies — all tied for strong hooksets and durable performance in tough river conditionss

Q: How do I choose the right fly for steelhead or salmon?
A: Fly choice depends on water conditions, time of year, and fish behaviour. Bright, flashy patterns work best in high or stained water, while subtle, natural tones excel in clear flows. Egg flies and nymphs are ideal during spawning runs, while streamers and intruders trigger aggressive strikes from active fish.

Q: What hooks and materials are your flies tied with?
A: Our steelhead and salmon flies are tied on strong, corrosion-resistant hooks from top brands like Ahrex, Daiichi, and Partridge. Materials include durable synthetics, marabou, and flash fibres for movement and visibility in all water conditions.

Q: Which brands of steelhead and salmon flies do you carry?
A: Drift Outfitters carries premium patterns from RIO, Fulling Mill, Rainy’s, and Drift Outfitters’ own custom flies.These flies are hand-selected and tested for Great Lakes, Pacific, and Atlantic salmon and steelhead fisheries.

Q: What’s the difference between tube flies and traditional flies?
A: Tube flies are tied on hollow tubes rather than hooks, allowing you to rig the hook separately for better hook placement and allowing you to change hooks if one dulls. They’re durable, versatile, and perfect for targeting large, aggressive fish like salmon and steelhead.

Q: How should I store my steelhead and salmon flies?
A: Use large fly boxes with deep compartments for bulky patterns and tubes. After fishing, dry your flies completely to prevent rust and material damage.

Collection: Steelhead and Salmon Tube Flies