The soul and spirit of Steelhead fly fishing is alive in California with Irideus fly fishing flies and boxes

It seems each year we all wish for some amazing steelhead run that will out scale anything from the past. In our positive thinking we dream for our best steelhead run in history. Most years on the local rivers we see a mix from years past. We have learned to be happy with even a slow year with blown out river conditions. In some situations the fishing is predicted by the salmon run. Many steelhead filter into the rivers behind them. This year we found many salmon Redd's that were empty with no steelhead showing in some reliable locations. It forced us to refine our flies to a trout style nymphing approach and many long hours walking.
It did not take long to see the weather turn for the worst here in California with some heavy rains beating down on our local mountains.

South wind gust 15 to 30 knots. Rain heavy at times, downpours in the morning. Do you just wait for a better day? No you go pick up your friend get the rain gear on and hit the water. Once your soggy butts are in waders and your rigged up the smiles start rolling out. The crowds are gone and only a few hunters brave the weather. With high hopes and some skilled hands and Irideus fly fishing flies we hit the river. This is no fish story. Third cast was a hook up with a perfect little Northern California steelhead. Time was taken to follow our friend down stream until the steelhead was landed and released. Then moments later there was a hook up on my fly. As I looked up I see larbo with a bent rod and we are in a double hook up situation. After some smiles and shouts,hoots and drag burns we turned them back to the riffle. It was like being on top of the world and the true reason we go through all the slow days.
Back we went to doing our best in the wind gusts and downpours. Then larbo is hooked up again. This can not be happening. Some more smiles and high fives and back we go. It is not long before my reel sings the steelhead song again. The fish does its wild dance and sets the fly free. At this point the wind and rain is not a factor and we are in a steelhead frenzy.
After another two hours of beating weather we had not even had a hit. 4 more hours later and we laughed as we bowed down to being in the right place at exactly the right time. We all most flaked and passed up the river because of the weather. Never let any weather report stop you. Learn to adapt. Chances are you own the best foul weather gear on the market anyway. If you do not well try a contractor bag with custom arm and neck holes with duck tape to reinforce it. Live life and fly fish often. Bring home a collection of Irideus fly fishing flies and share in our same passion for trout and steelhead fly fishing.

Irideus Nor Cal Birds Nest Nymph Flies in to beautiful renditions are pictured above.
The natural selection fly fishing flies and nymph fly patterns bring us close to the returning steelhead we love. After many years we are still proud to offer our custom fly fishing boxes like the Irideus GreenWater fly box series we can custom design here in Chico just for you. When its time to give your bugs a new home choose Irideus fly fishing boxes.

May your days on the water be many. May the company of a close friend bring happiness to you in some bad weather just like this day. You may find you end up just like us!

Irideus Guilt Free Egg fly fishing flies. This is wonderful pattern to trust in from us. We hope everyone takes time to enjoy the current fly menu.

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A beautiful early summer steelhead landed in Northern California. There is no doubt this is one of the greatest rewards fly fishing has to offer. Take to to build your collection of irideus fly box designs. Stream side organization is a great place to start your fly fishing efforts.

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Irideus fly fishing boxes .... where the journey begins!

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The Irideus Butte Waterproof Fly fishing box

Irideus GreenWater Recycled Material Fly boxes

Hatch Magazine close up of the Irideus slit foam.

Irideus GreenWater Large Capacity Fly boxes are so strong you can run them over with your truck.

The origional Irideus Kenai clear fly box before the storm of look a likes.

If you like to fly fish in a pair of shorts then the Irideus Lassen Uktra light fly box is for you. Backpackers welcome! Tenkara fly rod anglers will find a modern comfy home for your flies in the Lassen Feather light fly box by Irideus. 

A classic picture of the Irideus Reflection fly box showing off its ability to hold a ton of flies in a compact cost effective fly box design.

The Irideus Tribute Tube fly box loaded with Alaska fly fishing flies and tube flies.

The Irideus Chico streamer and nymph fly box on the Feather river California.

Irideus takes fly fishing fly stoage and organization at the top of our list. These are some more custom irideus fly fishing products made in chico Californa USA.

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As the spawning steelhead are doing there thing we are finding pleasure working hard for fresh fish away from the spawners

Natural selectio Irideus fly fishing fly patterns are a tested and true option for the international fly fishing scene. Here Timothy's hand painted epoxy Alevins are beeing enjoyed by a fresh chrome Sacramento River steelhead landed 3/16/2014 or two days ago. Tuning into the eco system is a must for success this time of year. It can be frustrating for some fly anglers using #14 caddis flies to hook steelhead. It may take a small fly offering sometimes and you need to perfect your presentation. Now the hard part is keeping the steelhead you have hooked on that tiny fly. Its a game of thinking and perfect casts. The rewards are seen above. The late arrivals on the gravel bar are backing burning silver bullets. We laugh every time the 10 lb steelhead turns out to be a 4 pound muscle burger. These late season fish are very special and cherished by our company. We take pleasure in matching the hatch when it comes to steelhead fly fishing.

The Irideus Rise Flip Page Waterproof fly fishing box on the Sacramento River California. This is a look inside the fly box that contains some wonderful flies for natural selection feeding steelhead. Post spawn steelhead will also fatten up on Caddis flies, Baetisand minnows  before returning to the sea.

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One true sign of spring is the California Poppy that lets a fly angler know its time to tune into things. The Irideus Zen reel post tune up from a Sacramento river silver bullet steelhead.

Feather River Wild Spring Chrome Steelhead that eat  #12 Irideus Czech Nymph. If you can hook and land a fresh Feather River wild steelhead you have done well. These steelhead have a bag of tricks to toss your fly or break your line. As the years go by you add the tricks they play into your brain and when the strike comes you try to match the game they play. Most will be lost and many strikes will be missed. If your in the mood to get humbled or pay a guide to be humbled...........here is your fish. Now add a bunch of Kayak's and drift boat guides to the picture. Yes these fish are tuned into the traffic and that will make your challenge of hooking a fish that much greater. Our love for this drainage keeps us strong. Or we must like to be punished often. Stay positive and never be to good to for a challenge.