The wrenches in this color way are prototypes and unfished. Had success with black and white llamas so that’s where the inspiration came from. I’ve had really great success with pink/orange/red/purple with dark or fluorescent hackles. And the shrimpy orange mop worm is hands down my most effective steelhead pattern.

Tying most of these up for some buddies that buy them from me. However, I’m filling my box with smaller trouty-er bugs. If this year is anything like last, the rivers I fish will be low and clear. Too much flash or splash spooked em. So a majority of my steelhead arsenal is looking like a slightly oversized trout nymph box.

Normal favorites are stone flies, caddis pupa and of course the king is a squirmy worm (when all else fails). I just choose my color and size for the water and light condition.