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MacSalmon

MacSalmon is a high-floating elk hair salmonfly adult built for the heaviest western stonefly hatches. It supports MacSalmon fly, salmonfly dry, and western stonefly searches.

Imitates: Adult salmonflies

Best Sizes: #4-8
Best Season: Late spring through early summer
Best Conditions: Western freestones during the salmonfly hatch
Water Temp: 50-62°F
Recommended Tippet: 2X-3X

How to Rig It

Fish solo on heavy tippet to bank-feeding trout.

How to Present It

Drift tight to structure; aggressive twitches often trigger explosive eats.

Why It Works

The bushy elk hair wing and high-floating build let big trout track and crush the fly in heavy current.

History

Developed for chasing big trout during western salmonfly hatches.

Pro Tip

Carry several — salmonfly eats shred dry flies fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I fish a MacSalmon?+

Late May through early July during the salmonfly emergence.

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