The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
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Hard - 10-15 Min
Coldwater, Warmwater
Streamer materials can easily be overwhelming, but luckily they are widely interchangeable. There are plenty of acceptable substitutions on this pattern.
Color is a huge streamer variation in and of itself. Changing colors is one of the most important factors in catching more fish on these big bugs. With that in mind it is a very wise idea to tie these in plenty of colors. Tying 2 or 3 of each desired color will fill up those boxes quickly, and have you well on your way to the some studs in the net. Cream and Tan is an all time favorite in this particular pattern.
The greatest part of this streamer is the massive amount of water it pushes around. The thick profile and weight make it’s presence known to every fish in the area. Depending on what type of water you’re fishing this fly can create a mystery as to what your fighting on the end of your line. Maybe a brown, or a rainbow, or a smallie! So many species have trouble resisting this morsel of meat. You can also always be confident that it is getting into the zone of feeding fish because those dumbbell eyes sink it like a rock.
Different retrieves are a must when you have this fly tied on. Try swinging it across currents and stripping it upriver, throw upriver and strip back toward you quickly, and if all else fails dead drift it. Also, switch your colors often if you aren’t even getting fish to follow your fly. Last but not least, and as always with streamers, tie it on with a loop knot to increase movement.
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