Alaska Smoot

A vibrant attractor pattern designed to trigger aggressive strikes from salmon and steelhead during migration. Its bright colors and large profile imitate neither a specific insect nor baitfish, but rather act as a territorial or spawning aggression trigger.

History: 
Popularized in Alaska during the peak of sport salmon fishing in the mid-20th century, the Smoot series was tied in bold colors to stand out in glacial rivers with low visibility. Guides relied on it heavily for Chinook and Coho.