Semi- Intruder featuring OPST Shank with Brown & Red Tones

3,417 views · Published 14 May 2015 · 14:20 · Indexed 6 November 2026

Channel: Caddis Fly Angling Shop · 2015 · Sports

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This is a large fly tied in Intruder style featuring a subtle brown & red color scheme, most likely similar to some of the Great Lakes baitfish. Tying this fly provides opportunity to practice basic skills and yields a very good large fly that will catch fish of monstrous size and predaceous mood.  I give this fly a grade of "C" because when fished, it does not maintain visually distinct butt and thorax sections, a quality I have come to seek in my grade "A" Intruder flies.   Still, this is a solid fly, and merits your consideration when looking for a baitfish colored fly to fish for any species, not only including salmon, trout, and steelhead.  (JWN)) (“ Intruder Essentials,” at your local Fly Shop, direct from the Caddis Fly Shop, or on Amazon, lays out my “Intruder” fly style and a background plus rationale for the fancy flies)

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