The Pom Pom fly - your alternative to a yarn fly
If you are new to North Shore steelhead fishing, you will soon find out that yarn is a popular and effective "fly" for our migratory steelhead, trout, and salmon. Many anglers simply snell a hook and place a chunk of their favorite colored yarn inside the main loop, pull the snell tight, trim up the yarn, and you are off fishing. These anglers often have several colors of yarn tucked away in their vest along with a few hook sizes for easy access. For those anglers yet to learn how to snell a hook, there are two alternatives. You can visit your local fly shop and purchase some, or you can make your own. There are several ways to tie your own yarn flies, but if you want to try a simple alternative to a more traditional yarn fly tying pattern, give pom-poms a try. You can find pom-poms at most craft stores. They come in all sorts of sizes and colors, but look at the variety packs for starters. When selecting a size, keep it to a size smaller than a dime or a...