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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tube fly?

A tube fly is tied on a tube that slides up the leader instead of a fixed hook shank. During a fight the fly slides free of the fish, protecting it from damage and extending its lifespan. Salmon, steelhead, and big-trout anglers favor tube flies for their rigging versatility.

How do I rig a tube fly?

Thread your leader through the tube and tie a hook on the end. Slide the fly down so it rests just above the hook. Then cast, swing, or drift as needed. Tube flies work well with sink tips or floating lines, letting you choose the hook style you prefer.

What is the advantage of tube flies?

Tube flies give serious anglers a presentation edge. They let you swap hooks freely, protect the fly during hard fights, and rig for casting, swinging, or drifting. Whether you swing through fast current or target stillwater cruisers, the tube design offers control that fixed-shank flies cannot match.

What colors are available?

These Tube Flies come in 7 patterns: Pink, Silver Gold, Smelt, Black Green, Orange, Chub, and Silver and Gold. Choose baitfish tones like Smelt and Chub to imitate forage, and brighter Pink or Orange when you want visibility in fast or off-colored water. Each pack holds two flies.

What else should I carry?

Pair these tube flies with the Metal Head Fly two-pack, a versatile trolling fly for trophy trout. The tube flies cover swinging and drifting presentations while the Metal Heads handle the troll. Together they let you fish flies across current, stillwater, and behind the boat.