Scott Howell's Squidro

Scott Howell’s Squidro Flies are now available

April 20, 2011 (San Francisco, CA): Scott Howell’s new steelhead fly pattern, the Squidro, is now available for purchase exclusively at Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters. Swinging for steelhead will never be the same.

New Thinking: Tirelessly tinkering with ways to catch more steelhead on the swing, Scott Howell has taken the proven intruder fly pattern and incorporated new materials that bring the best out of the intruder design. The result is the Squidro - a resilient fly that offers more fish-catching options to the steelhead angler, regardless of the fishing conditions.

The Fly: Scott believes the bulk of a steelhead’s diet consists mainly of squid. As a result of this dietary preference, all of the Squidro patterns mimic the silhouette and action of a smaller squid. Scott’s belief is that it’s much easier to hook a steelhead when offering them something familiar. Even if they are not hungry, a familiar shape and color might entice a grab from an otherwise lethargic fish.

Materials: Unlike traditional steelhead flies, which primarily use natural materials, the Squidro pattern incorporates rubber legs. The rubber legs not only offer a broader array of color options, they also provide added flash, a bigger fly profile, lifelike underwater action and improved durability. The brighter colors and faster sink rate of the Squidro allow steelhead anglers to fish water that was previously considered “blown” (off color and high).


The Options: Scott’s Squidro pattern options have all your steelhead conditions covered. When fishing for fresh sea-run fish, the Squidro “Sea Food Series” provides more life-like color options for hungry fish, fresh from the ocean salt. When fishing summer-run steelhead, the “Summer Series” is sized slightly smaller with lighter-weight eyes and with more subdued colors. The “Winter Series” is larger with a more pronounced profile. The heavier-weighted eyes keep the fly down deep in the strike zone, while the brighter colors make the fly noticeable, even in darker water.

The Man: Scott Howell’s passion for steelhead began at a very young age. His singular dedication to this fish has elevated his name as one of the foremost fly fishing guides for steelhead. Based in Oregon, Scott puts his clients on the best runs of the best rivers year round as the season dictates. Scott walks the fine line of staying true to the heritage of fly fishing, while always pushing the envelope in tackle, flies and techniques.


The Fish: The steelhead is truly the fish of a thousand casts. Finicky by nature and challenging to catch, the wild Pacific steelhead returns to some of the most beautiful rivers on earth. If you haven’t fished for steelhead before, you should. If you already do and want to increase your catch, make sure to try Scott Howell’s Squidro.

Bottom Line: The Squidro Series steelhead flies provide an unmatched combination of profile, movement, sink rate, castability, durability, and versatility.


About Leland: For 26 years, Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters has serviced fly anglers from around the world with their proven education program, innovative fly fishing gear selection and travel destinations. Scott Howell will be visiting the Leland Sonoma Ranch for his annual steelhead weekend. Be sure to check with Leland for dates and rates.

Contact: Burke White at burke@flyfishingoutfitters.com or 415-781-3474

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