Fly patterns
Streamer fishing lure
A long fly that imitates baitfish and leeches.
Characteristics
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Body
Fly
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Sink
Sinking
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Action
Twitch
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Depth
Mid-water
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Methods
Fly Fishing
Long wing
Extended feather fibers mimic swimming baitfish silhouettes in the water.
Streamer body
Tinsel-wrapped ribbed body creates flash to attract predatory fish.
Hook
Exposed sharp bend and point secure strikes from aggressive predators.
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Species caught on a streamer lure
How to fish a streamer
Strip-strip-pause, or a slow two-hand retrieve. Change pace until a follow turns into a grab.
When to fish a streamer
High or stained water, autumn baitfish, and any fly session aimed at larger fish instead of a hatch.
What is a streamer lure?
Streamers are the fly-fishing lure for predatory trout, pike, bass, and sea trout. Strip them like a small swimbait: they hunt fish that will not look up. The Streamer is a Fly lure with a Twitch action. It is Sinking, fished Mid-water, for Fly Fishing in Freshwater, Saltwater.
Streamer lure sizes
Common sizes and weights of this fishing lure.
- 6 5 cm
- 4 8 cm
- 2 12 cm