The Ho Bo Spey

The Hoh Bo Spey, designed by renowned spey casting instructor Charles St. Pierre, is a versatile steelhead and salmon fly named after two of Washington's Olympic Peninsula rivers: the Hoh and the Bogachiel. St. Pierre aimed to create a pattern that could be fished year-round using various line setups, drawing inspiration from Northwest "Intruder" and "Popsicle" fly variations. The Hoh Bo Spey features a lightly dressed profile with materials like guinea fowl, marabou, and Lady Amherst fibers, which provide lifelike movement and allow the fly to sink quickly. Its simplicity and effectiveness have made it a staple among anglers targeting anadromous fish across North America.

Surface-Wake Tease: On bright days, strip the fly fast enough to wake the surface lightly, creating a small ripple trail. While unconventional for a spey pattern, this can provoke aggressive territorial strikes from salmon, particularly in shallow tailouts.