Steelhead Assassin – A Classic for Summer Steelhead Steelhead Assassin The Steelhead Assassin is a lightly dressed, low-water fly pattern, perfectly suited for summer steelhead fishing in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Originally created by Dale Lackey around 1985, this fly was designed specifically for the Klamath and Trinity Rivers—both renowned for their summer-run steelhead. The pattern is featured in the respected book Flies for Steelhead by Dick Stewart and Farrow Allen, where it is credited as an exceptionally effective choice for clear, low-water conditions. With its slim profile and subtle movement, the Steelhead Assassin is ideal for targeting wary fish in pressured waters. This particular version is tied on a Partridge N2 Single Hook #8, combining classic design with modern hook technology to ensure strong hook sets and reliable performance. Also excellent for use in Oregon and Washington rivers, the Steelhead Assassin remains a favorite among experienced anglers looking to connect with summer steelhead in challenging conditions. The same fly different sizes Add to Wishlist Quick View Out of stock Other Flies Steelhead Assassin # 10 $3.95 The other hitch hook flies Add to Wishlist Quick View Other Flies Bjerkreim Double-Hook Fly #8 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Other Flies Bjerkreim Double-Hook Fly #6 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Other Flies Green Highlander – Double Hook Salmon Fly #8 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Other Flies Green Highlander – Double Hook Salmon Fly #6 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Out of stock Other Flies Steelhead Assassin # 10 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Other Flies Steelhead Assassin # 8 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Barbless hooks Scissor Clamp $19.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Riffling Hitch Red Doctor – Single #4 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Riffling Hitch Red Doctor – Single #6Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Riffling Hitch Holo Jock Scott – Single #6 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Riffling Hitch Holo Jock Scott – Single hook #4 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Riffling Hitch Teal Silver – Single # 4 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Riffling Hitch Teal & Silver – Single # 6Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Riffling Hitch Hairy Mary – Single # 4 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Riffling Hitch Hairy Mary – Single # 6 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Riffling Hitch Blue Charm – Single #4 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Riffling Hitch Blue Charm – Single # 8Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Riffling Hitch Blue Charm – Single # 6 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Riffling Hitch Black Bear Red Butt #4 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Riffling Hitch Black Bear Red Butt #6Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Undertaker double hook #8Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Out of stock Riffling hitch flies Riffling Hitch Undertaker #6 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Riffling Hitch Black Bear Red Butt double hook # 8Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Cascade Shrimp double hook # 10Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Out of stock Riffling hitch flies Riffling Hitch Black Bear Red Butt # 6 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Ally`s Shrimp Double hook – Red #10Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Riffling Hitch Ally`s Shrimp Red # 6Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 More on the subject riffling hitch... Our exclusive page on riffling hitch fishing and flies Our main pages on the riffling hitch sport – Read more about the riffling hitch pattern history and styling – A dedicated page on Fishmadman.com Read more on Fishmadman.com Riffling hitch know-how… Know how page on riffling hitch – See how to fish with them Read more on Fishmadman.com .
