{"title":"Pete Field Guide Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe asked \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pete-field-steelhead-fly-fishing-guide\" title=\"Pete Field - Guide Picks | Oregon Steelhead Guide\"\u003ePete Field\u003c\/a\u003e to share his guide picks for steelhead fishing, featuring trusted flies and gear shaped by time on the water and proven river experience — we’ll keep adding to the collection over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sol-st130","title":"Duddles Low Water Green Butt - Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is another great fly for fishing in low and clear conditions for summer steelhead, and is one of our best selling Deschutes flies. A variation on the Green Butt Skunk, this is a subtle fly that packs a big punch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide: Pete Field (2026) \u003c\/strong\u003e- It is going to be a low water year for summer steelhead and sparse flies will be key.  This is one of the best flies for coaxing a summer steelhead up to the top in low clear water is this purple green butt.  The thin body draws attention routinely from summer steelhead.  In a one fly contest for dry line steelhead this would be my choice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravis (Owner) was asked one day\u003c\/strong\u003e, if he could only carry a handful of flies for steelhead\/trout, what would they be. What would he grab on the way out the door not knowing the river, or conditions? \u003cb\u003eLow Water Purple Green Butt Skunk #5\u003c\/b\u003e made the list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This handcrafted fly may contain ethically sourced natural materials such as deer hair, elk hair, or rabbit fur. It is designed specifically for steelhead fly fishing.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrefer we place the order for you? Let us help you choose the right gear for your river. - \u003ca style=\"color: #7c4400;\" href=\"tel:+15413866977\" target=\"_self\"\u003eCall 541-386-6977\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solitude Fly","offers":[{"title":"#3","offer_id":42568077148231,"sku":"ST130PR-03","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5","offer_id":42568077180999,"sku":"ST130PR-05","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7","offer_id":42568077213767,"sku":"ST130PR-07","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/7704\/0455\/files\/duddles-low-water-green-butt-purple_1431_detail.jpg?v=1770775774"},{"product_id":"miles-davis","title":"Miles Davis - Sink-tip Fly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"First you imitate, then you innovate\" — \u003c\/em\u003eThis is a great year-round sink-tip fly. This Blue-headed fly plays like Miles, but it is a bit more aggressive than his famously calm demeanor. The stinger hook gets more solid hook-ups than a standard fly. The rabbit fur has great movement and the little bit of flash gives it a perfect mixture of colors and tones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide: Pete Field (2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e - The low water for summer steelhead will make the black sink tip fly with a soft contrast color the goto choice.   Miles Davis is a dandy sink tip fly in the design and the colors for the sink tip.  Pro tip:  On the Deschutes you do not have to dredge your fly right at the bottom.  A good steady swing at the right speed and angle a foot above the bottom will get a grab without losing flies to snags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solitude Fly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42532997988423,"sku":"ST291BL","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/7704\/0455\/files\/st291bl_1512_detail.jpg?v=1771531803"},{"product_id":"echo-swing-two-hand-switch-rods","title":"Echo Swing Two Hand \u0026 Switch Rods","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/echoflyfishing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2017-RodLine-Weight-Recommendations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Echo Rod \/ Line Weight Recommendations \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-piece travel design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss blue steel blank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction: Medium-Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric-covered rod case \u0026amp; 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