String O Flesh

The String O Flesh by Umpqua is a specialized fly pattern designed to imitate decaying salmon flesh drifting downstream—a primary food source for trout and other predatory fish during and after the salmon spawning season. Its articulated design and lifelike materials create realistic movement in the water, making it highly effective in attracting fish that are keyed in on this abundant food source.

To maximize the effectiveness of the String O Flesh, cast it upstream and allow it to dead drift naturally with the current, mimicking the motion of real salmon flesh. In slower water, adding subtle twitches can simulate the erratic movement of drifting debris, enticing opportunistic feeders. Focus on areas below salmon redds or in deep pools where predatory fish gather to feed on drifting flesh and eggs.