I always carry a few streamer patterns in a small box in my vest. I call them my "Save The Day" flies. There are days when none of the regular dries, nymphs, or wet fly imitations seem to work, but once in a while a trout will fall victim
This is a fly that is equally effective for both bass and trout (as is the Spruce fly and the Black Nose Dace). It takes a little longer to tie these well, but the result is definitely worth the effort. Take a little time to select the
The French Maid is a pattern tied for largemouth bass, although the woolly bugger style is equally productive for trout (including any other fish). On a classic 3 XL or 4XL streamer hook, you can follow the same tying steps (less the weed
I've had great luck with sulking Brook Trout with this wonderful old streamer pattern. I guess I like the Mickey Finn because it is a classic old pattern and (truth be known), it's a real pretty fly. Lately I've been tying it with lead
I almost always tie this as a weighted fly. The baitfish that this fly imitates lives on the very bottom of the stream and it's important that you get your fly down where the naturals live. Follow the instructions and you will be tying
I like to use the dark spruce version for Western waters and the light spruce version for Eastern waters. I believe this has to do with the predominant color of most of the baitfish in these areas of the country. Tie it as instructed
This is one of the most productive flies I carry. In fact I'd be willing to bet that most fly fishers carry a few as a "just in case" fly. Translated, that means just in case nothing else works. The Wooly Bugger always seems to produce
My design is similar to others out there, but what makes this different is that instead of one color I weave into the body two different colors. Try it and then take it down to the water and look at the difference that extra color makes.
The Marabou Wing Streamer is one of the easiest of all streamer patterns to tie. Because of the lively action of the marabou fibers in the water, it is also one of the most effective streamers
The Sultry Shiner is suggestive of an imprestionistic bait fish in the olive colors. The beads I use are silver lined gold that makes this pattern very attractive in your fly box and
