The Zak Tackle Salmon Fly is a proven fish-getter, designed for trolling Alaska’s favorite salmon waters. Previously known as the Whaly Whale Salmon Fly, this 3-inch unweighted fly is tied on an approximately 2/0 hook and made to run short behind a flasher. It’s a go-to setup for trolling silvers, kings, and pinks, especially when they’re looking for a compact profile with tons of action. Add a little weight up the line and you can flip it in rivers, too—ideal for hitting tidewater coho or slow pools during staging.
Trolling for silvers, pinks, and feeder kings
Short-flasher setups for coho staging in bays or estuaries
River flipping with added split shot or inline weights
Backtrolling setups in slower water
Use off a downrigger, diver, or behind a planer board
Run 20–30" behind your favorite flasher or dodger
Tie direct to leader or use quick-change swivels
For river use, add split shot or a drop sinker above a swivel
Tip with a small herring strip or scent for added effect
Ideal leader length: 25–36 lb mono
This fly's been catching fish in Alaska for years under its former name, and nothing's changed except the logo. The Zak Tackle Salmon Fly is compact, versatile, and has that irresistible twitchy action behind a flasher that turns hesitant coho into biters.
Brand: Zak Tackle (formerly Whaly Whale)
Model: Salmon Fly
Length: Approx. 3 inches
Hook Size: 2/0 (approx.)
Rigging: Unweighted, single hook
Use: Trolling or flipping
Packaging: Sold individually by color
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Zak Tackle (formerly Whaly Whale)
Made In USA
Last updated 12/23/25/JG
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