Why the Hoh Bo Spey Works for Winter Steelhead

If you're heading out to the Olympic Peninsula this winter, you've probably heard someone raving about the hoh bo spey and how it handles the heavy water. It's not just some fancy name for a fly; it's basically the gold standard for swinging flies in the Pacific Northwest when the rivers are running high and cold. There is something almost magical about the way this specific pattern interacts with the current, and if you haven't tied one on yet, you're missing out on one of the most effective tools in a steelhead angler's box. ...

February 11, 2026 · 7 min · Skyler Sanders