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How to Tie the Exasperator Steelhead Fly

Instructions for Tying Bennett's Steelhead ExasperatorIn this article, learn how to tie the Exasperator from the tying desk of the Exasperator's creator, Michael Bennett.  Step by step directions with photos and tying tips.  There is something about the Exasperator.  It seems to turn fish when nothing else will.  All steelhead fly junkies have their favorite flies and for me, for many years now, the Exasperator has been my go-to big fly. 

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Bulkley River, B.C.

Every year I try to take some kind of big steelhead trip in the fall. Usually that means the rivers of the Skeena system in northern British Columbia. This year I went up there with buddies Christian and Nic and we had planned on fishing for a total of six days straight.

We headed out of town on Monday night with a plan to arrive in the town of Smithers around 11:00 a.m. and be fishing by noon or 1:00. In normal conditions, Smithers is about a 15 hour drive from Mill Creek. Unfortunately, on this trip it would take a lot longer to get up there.

 

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