Chicken Little

The Chicken Little is a versatile steelhead attractor fly designed by Patrick Robinson. Fusing elements of woolly buggers, egg patterns, and sparrow-style flies, this hybrid pattern delivers movement, flash, and bold silhouette in a compact profile. Its buggy build and pulsing materials make it highly effective in a range of water conditions—from cold, off-color flows to clear tailouts. The Chicken Little gained popularity across Great Lakes tributaries and has expanded westward due to its consistent ability to trigger both aggressive and curiosity-driven strikes. Whether dead-drifted, swung, or jigged under an indicator, it’s a reliable choice when steelhead are moody or conditions are mixed.

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Use in Post-Storm Flows: When rivers begin to drop and clear after a rain event, steelhead are more likely to strike impressionistic patterns. The Chicken Little’s mix of eggy tones and natural movement makes it perfect for transitional water where clarity and aggression are in flux.