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Fishing in Alaska requires unique flies. Alaskan trout and char have a far different diet, and prefer very different flies, than trout that live elsewhere. Salmon and steelhead usually want an attractor pattern of a certain size, color and profile. Matching the right fly with the conditions you will face is the difference between catching a few fish and having a day of a lifetime.

We have the largest selection of Alaska fly fishing flies available anywhere. Whether you are catching salmon, trout, char, or grayling, we have the flies you need.

How do you know which fly patterns to buy? Our knowledgeable staff can help! Call (907) 586-1550 or email us for more information.

  • When a darker pattern is in order, the Black Chumpy is ideal. This fly really fishes well in dark, o ...
    When a darker pattern is in order, the Black Chumpy is ideal. This fly really fishes well in dark, off-color or tannic water. 
  • The Extra Virgin is a light olive version of the Crispy Critter. Fish this 3 1/4 inch long articulat ...
    The Extra Virgin is a light olive version of the Crispy Critter. Fish this 3 1/4 inch long articulated sculpin on a sink tip or with a split shot right in front of it. The spun deerhair makes a commotion under water and the synthetic dubbed body breaks up its profile. Give one a try.
  • The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up an ...
    The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up and cast, it has become a favorite of novices and experienced anglers alike. If you are wade fishing the flats and quick casts are needed, the Quickshooter is the line to go with.
  • If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the l ...
    If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the line by which others are measured. If you are fishing out of a boat or are looking for a line that can maintain stable loops at very long distances, the Premier Bonefish line is for you.
  • Trout spey is all the range right now and trout fishing in Alaska is as good as it gets.  This late ...
    Trout spey is all the range right now and trout fishing in Alaska is as good as it gets.  This late season trout spey selection is an excellent choice for later in the season when the rainbows are gorging on flesh and eggs.
  • Similarly tied to the Cockroach, the Black Death is an easy to cast tarpon fly with great profile in ...
    Similarly tied to the Cockroach, the Black Death is an easy to cast tarpon fly with great profile in the water.  Black and red is a killer combo for spooky fish.
  • The Cockroach #1/0 is a fly that every tarpon angler must have in their box - tried and tested for m ...
    The Cockroach #1/0 is a fly that every tarpon angler must have in their box - tried and tested for many years, and a very successful pattern.
  • Rio's Kingslayer is tied on an ultra-sharp hook for positive hookups.  The marabou and bead chain e ...
    Rio's Kingslayer is tied on an ultra-sharp hook for positive hookups.  The marabou and bead chain eye keep it light, while the hair adds nice bulk in the water.
  • This pattern is designed specifically for throwing at resting or "laid up" tarpon. The combination o ...
    This pattern is designed specifically for throwing at resting or "laid up" tarpon. The combination of materials give the fly a slower sink rate which helps keep the fly in front of the fish longer, enticing the grab.
  • The Truffle Shuffle is a killer tarpon and snook fly, especially in places where you find yourself c ...
    The Truffle Shuffle is a killer tarpon and snook fly, especially in places where you find yourself casting into weeds.  The deer hair head pushes water while the mono strand keeps the junk off the #1 hook.
  • The Gummy Minnow is back and better than ever.  When the Dollies are ultra picky and you need a per ...
    The Gummy Minnow is back and better than ever.  When the Dollies are ultra picky and you need a perfect match to the salmon smolt, this is it.
  • The jig lightning bug is an excellent change up nymph pattern for trout in Alaska.  It is fast sink ...
    The jig lightning bug is an excellent change up nymph pattern for trout in Alaska.  It is fast sinking and resists getting snagged on debris well.
  • The Jig Spicy Squirrel is a great small nymph pattern for fussy cutthroat trout on small S.E. Alaska ...
    The Jig Spicy Squirrel is a great small nymph pattern for fussy cutthroat trout on small S.E. Alaska streams.  The hot bead head gives a perfect amount of pop.
  • Ishiwata's Super Snitch is tied on a jig hook to help maximize movement in the water.  The subtle f ...
    Ishiwata's Super Snitch is tied on a jig hook to help maximize movement in the water.  The subtle flash and rubber legs complement each other perfectly and the hot orange bead grabs the attention of all the hungriest fish.
  • The Purple & Chartreuse is a prime color for steelhead glo bugs. If you are fishing the Situk Ri ...
    The Purple & Chartreuse is a prime color for steelhead glo bugs. If you are fishing the Situk River in Yakutat, these are standard issue. We are now having our Steelhead Glo Bugs custom tied on a stout Aqua Talon hook. An Alaska Fly Fishing Goods exclusive. You won't bend these out on big fish!
  • The Fry Suspender is a nifty little smolt pattern that entices huge strikes.  The foam head disturb ...
    The Fry Suspender is a nifty little smolt pattern that entices huge strikes.  The foam head disturbs the water enough to make even the wariest Dollies lose their mind.
  • Rio's Light Saltwater Shock Leaders are ideal when you need some extra abrasion resistance for fish ...
    Rio's Light Saltwater Shock Leaders are ideal when you need some extra abrasion resistance for fish that are spiny, have sharp gill plates or rough mouths. Think snook, baby tarpon or other assorted reef fish. These leaders are 10 feet in length and taper down to 16lb test. At the end of the 16lb section, a 25lb fluorocarbon shock tippet is attached. Each leader has a perfection loop in it for quickly attaching to your fly line.
  • Sale!

    Rio Bonefish Line – 7 Weight – 40% Off!

    Original price was: $99.99.Current price is: $59.99.
    We have a very limited supply of the last version of Rio's Bonefish line. Grab one quickly! If th ...
    We have a very limited supply of the last version of Rio's Bonefish line. Grab one quickly! If the warmwater flats are your destination, this is the line you want. Rio's Bonefish line is the line by which others are measured. Equally good for the wade angler or fishing out of a boat.
  • Alaska's coastal cutthroat trout are true gems of the rainforest. Th 30 fly coastal cutthroat trout ...
    Alaska's coastal cutthroat trout are true gems of the rainforest. Th 30 fly coastal cutthroat trout fly selection is everything you need to target these fish. From dries on top to sub surface streamers they can't resist, our selection will help you catch fish in lakes, rivers and ponds all over SE Alaska and the Lost Coast.
  • If you can only bring one box with you to Christmas Island this is the one to bring.  Heavily loade ...
    If you can only bring one box with you to Christmas Island this is the one to bring.  Heavily loaded on the best patterns for the area as well as some great flies for other species.  Going big?  Add 6 GT flies, pack your 12wt and stay low.
  • Trout spey is all the range right now and trout fishing in Alaska is as good as it gets.  This trou ...
    Trout spey is all the range right now and trout fishing in Alaska is as good as it gets.  This trout spey selection is an excellent choice for early to mid-summer before the river is full of salmon.
  • The P Diddy bonefish fly is a sleek and stealthy little bug that won't spook wary bonefish. It has l ...
    The P Diddy bonefish fly is a sleek and stealthy little bug that won't spook wary bonefish. It has light weight medium bead chain eyes under a dubbed head. A very nice Christmas Island, South Pacific or shallow flats pattern.  
  • The Airflo Ridge Tropical GT line is specifically built for the bruising world of chasing Giant Trev ...
    The Airflo Ridge Tropical GT line is specifically built for the bruising world of chasing Giant Trevally. It has an agressive front taper so lightning quick casts can be made to marauding GT's. It features an extra strong 50lb core to better withstand enormous fish and gnarly coral.
  • Sale!

    Rio Bonefish QuickShooter – 7 Weight – 40% Off!

    Original price was: $99.99.Current price is: $59.99.
    We have a handfull of Rio's last version of the Bonefish Quickshooter in 7 weight. Grab one before t ...
    We have a handfull of Rio's last version of the Bonefish Quickshooter in 7 weight. Grab one before they are gone! The Rio Bonefish Quickshooter is the great equalizer of tropical fly lines. Super easy to pick up and cast, it has become a favorite of novices and experienced anglers alike. If you are wade fishing the flats and quick casts are needed, the Quickshooter is the line to go with.  
  • The Crispy Critter is an entirely new take on the articulated sculpin. It is virtually unweighted so ...
    The Crispy Critter is an entirely new take on the articulated sculpin. It is virtually unweighted so it should be fished either on a sink tip or with a split shot on the leader (or both.) The spun deerhair makes a commotion under water and the synthetic dubbed body breaks up its profile. A very fishy little pattern.
  • Rio's Morrish Micro Jig Sculpin can be dead drifted, twitched through boulders, or stripped back qui ...
    Rio's Morrish Micro Jig Sculpin can be dead drifted, twitched through boulders, or stripped back quickly through the deep buckets.
  • Mid to late morning, it is not unusual for a PMD hatch to come off in Bristol Bay. The Sparkle Dun P ...
    Mid to late morning, it is not unusual for a PMD hatch to come off in Bristol Bay. The Sparkle Dun PMD in #14 is an excellent match and will often fool big rainbows.
  • This seductive little shrimp pattern is just the ticket for selective salmon and steelhead. It has j ...
    This seductive little shrimp pattern is just the ticket for selective salmon and steelhead. It has just a hint of flash in the body but is an otherwise subdued fly that won't spook fish. The Chartreuse version is an ideal candidate for intertidal chum and silvers.
  • The Pink Tidewater Shrimp is subdued enough to fish over pressured salmon, but has just a hint of fl ...
    The Pink Tidewater Shrimp is subdued enough to fish over pressured salmon, but has just a hint of flash in the body to get their attention. This a deadly intertidal or estuary fly for silvers, pinks and chum as well as a sneaky little steelhead fly.
  • The Waking Wounded is a fabulously fun top water fly that mimics a wounded baitfish, mouse or other ...
    The Waking Wounded is a fabulously fun top water fly that mimics a wounded baitfish, mouse or other tasty little morsel. Trout can't resist something struggling on the surface and this fly mimics that perfectly. Don't be afraid to strip this fly fast!
  • The Mini Cruiser is a 2 inch long version of the Cruiser. In Gray & White it is a deadly version ...
    The Mini Cruiser is a 2 inch long version of the Cruiser. In Gray & White it is a deadly version of a salmon fry. Off the beach or in the river, this fly is wicked.
  • The Jig Wonky Worm is about as close as you can get to a fly that mimics the "nedding" technique.  ...
    The Jig Wonky Worm is about as close as you can get to a fly that mimics the "nedding" technique.  Now you can try this popular walleye technique for trout!
  • The Voodoo Doll has a foam body for maximum floatation, while the bullet shaped head and rubber legs ...
    The Voodoo Doll has a foam body for maximum floatation, while the bullet shaped head and rubber legs help push water, an irresistible combo.
  • The Route 1 Special is one of the larger bonefish flies we like. Tied on a big #2 hook with flowing ...
    The Route 1 Special is one of the larger bonefish flies we like. Tied on a big #2 hook with flowing materials and rubber legs, it is ideal in area where big flies are the order of the day. Think Hawaii, Bahamas, Cuba and Florida.  
  • Cutthroat trout love pink worm flies! Designed to ride hook up, the Pool Noodle resists getting snag ...
    Cutthroat trout love pink worm flies! Designed to ride hook up, the Pool Noodle resists getting snagged on branches, the bottom, weeds and rocks. RIO's Pool Noodle was designed after a Montana trip when a similar worm fly was working great but constantly getting hung up. Heavy and riding point up, this fly is going to be a go-to for your nymph rig.
  • The Flats Crab in Olive is a super-realistic crab that sinks just like the real thing. A weighted ol ...
    The Flats Crab in Olive is a super-realistic crab that sinks just like the real thing. A weighted olive 'shell' is added to the top of the fly so it immediately flips on its back when it hits the water. The rubber legs wiggle on descent and the predators come a running! The Olive version is ideal for fishing over darker colored bottoms or eel grass.

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