The Arctic Shadow flies have proven themselves extremely efficient over the last years, when fished under the right conditions. I mainly use this type of fly when I fish relatively strong currents/river flow, where I want the whole fly to move and “dance” with the current, or according to my stripping technique. This is a fly that moves completely different from how a traditional “soft” hair fly moves.
The fly is made so that it maintains its shape at all times. It is made of materials that do not get saturated by water. As a result, I have achieved two important effects: One, it looks bigger than it actually is, and two, it can be cast on very light lines – which is an advantage, as it disturbs the water less and therefore spooks the fish less.
My goal with this fly was to create a fly that appeared big without actually being big and one that would be easy to cast – where the whole fly would be static and follow the river flow. This is a completely different fly compared to traditional salmon flies. The Arctic Shadow is a fly that will always have a spot in my box, as it is a type of fly that I need quite regularly when fishing for salmon.
P.S.: All salmologic Arctic Shadow flies are tied by a professional Danish fly tier and therefore maintain a standard of high quality, in both material and workmanship.
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Arctic Shadow – Green-black, medium
- Season: When the surroundings are green, normally spring and early summer. Weather being a mix of sun and clouds, with no direct sun on the water.
- Water conditions: Low to medium.
- Hook size: #8 #10
- For line weight: From 18 grams/278 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – Green-black, large
- Season: When the surroundings are green, normally spring and early summer. Weather being a mix of sun and clouds, with no direct sun on the water.
- Water conditions: Medium to high.
- Hook size: #6 #8
- For line weight: From 24 grams/370 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – Orange-black, Medium
- Season: Mid season, dark surroundings, when it is dark in the water. Cloudy weather, with no direct sun on the water. Dark riverbed.
- Water conditions: Low to medium.
- Hook size: #8 #10
- For line weight: From 18 grams/278 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – Orange-black, Large
- Season: Mid season, dark surroundings, when it is dark in the water. Cloudy weather, with no direct sun on the water. Dark riverbed.
- Water conditions: Medium to high.
- Hook size: #6 #8
- For line weight: From 24 grams/370 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – Orange-brown, Medium
- Season: Mid to the end of the season. This fly is for fish that have been in the river for a while, and have lost their feeding/hunting pattern from the days at sea.
- Water conditions: Low to medium and clear, or slightly colored water.
- Hook size: #8 #10
- For line weight: From 18 grams/278 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – Orange-brown, Large
- Season: Mid to the end of the season. This fly is for fish that have been in the river for a while, and lost their feeding/hunting pattern from the days at sea.
- Water conditions: Medium to high and clear, or slightly colored water.
- Hook size: #6 #8
- For line weight: From 24 grams/370 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – White-beige, Medium
- Season: Early to mid season, clear and light surroundings and sunshine with drifting clouds. Light riverbed, fresh salmon.
- Water conditions: Low to medium and very clear water.
- Hook size: #8 #10
- For line weight: From 18 grams/278 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – White-beige, Large
- Season: Early to mid season, clear and light surroundings and sunshine with drifting clouds. Light riverbed, fresh salmon.
- Water conditions: Medium to high and very clear water.
- Hook size: #6 #8
- For line weight: From 24 grams/370 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – White-olive, Medium
- Season: Early to mid season, clear and light green surroundings and sunny with clouds. Light to dark grey riverbed.
- Water conditions: Low to medium, clear water.
- Hook size: #8 #10
- For line weight: From 18 grams/278 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – White-olive, Large
- Season: Early to mid season, clear and light green surroundings and sunny with clouds. Light to dark grey riverbed.
- Water conditions: Medium to high, clear water.
- Hook size: #6 #8
- For line weight: From 24 grams/370 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – Yellow-black, Medium
- Season: From start to early end season, under shifting light conditions.
- Water conditions: Low to medium.
- Hook size: #8 #10
- For line weight: From 18 grams/278 grains and up.
Arctic Shadow – Yellow-black, Large
- Season: From start to early end season, under shifting light conditions.
- Water conditions: Medium to high.
- Hook size: #6 #8
- For line weight: From 24 grams/370 grains and up.
