OK so what are some of everyone's favorite streamer patterns and why? Maybe some of you guys can post some photos?
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OK so what are some of everyone's favorite streamer patterns and why? Maybe some of you guys can post some photos?
I've always been a big fan of the double bunny. I'm certainly partial because its caught me some nice fish and I probably throw it on before any other streamer. I also love a size 4 or 6 black woolly bugger with oversized hackle. In the Esopus it works really well, plus it's a killer fly for smallmouth in my home stream where there are hellgramites the size of your finger. Brandon got me to tie up some big articulated guys this winter, so maybe by spring my favorites might change a little... :)
Three inch black leech....but I may have some new ones now that i tied up some new stuff!
Hands down my favorite patterns are the sex dungeon and circus peanut they will always be my go to and gosh just such a legend. as far as single hooks go though, i like the jj special its a killer brown pattern, and Trouttastic has the right idea with the double bunny in the water it looks amazing i fish it in olive/white and brown/black colors also funny enough pink/white cause our cuts get really pinkish orange bellys and browns will munch them. for some smaller patterns i really like sculpzillas with a trailing hook instead of a fixed hook they look just like baby sculpin in the water its a really cool pattern. you cant go wrong with any big articulated flies they are sure to take trophy trout, just experiment with deifferent colors and sizes on your rivers. I will add though that my favorite color is and always will be yellow its insane for browns drives them nuts, with olive being in a close second.
Ha ha my bad i meant tim_y not troutastic.
Yellow Zoo cougar and a white T&A fly(articulated)...both Kelly Galloup patters and the Gartside Soft Hackle Streamer(white yellow or flesh color)...hammer fish everywhere. Double bunny comes in tied for 4th with a Black Wooley bugger...I like to weight the bugger. I think alot of the older patterns that have fallen out of favor would be good too...the Magog Smelt comes to mind, used to do very very well on the Housy with that. I suspect the slumpbuster would be awesome too but with the small lineup of streamers I already use, I dont think I need it....yet.
Any fly with rabbit strip, marabou or ostrich are my favorites.
The exact pattern depends upon depth of presentation and water flow.
Regards,
FK
Those zoo cougars look pretty cool swimming in the water!
Anything that requires half a rabbit or chicken.............
Thanks to you Brandon, I went from ordering boxes of Acetate Floss and 2488s to bulk packages of Rabbit and Marabou with 1/0 streamer hooks. These articulated flies are putting a dent in my fly tying budget. Hopefully I can not only join the 20/20 club this year, but also the 30"/10" club as well :)
I never thought that this would be considered my "small" streamer box. These are mostly 4s and 6s.
Kelly reccomends stainless steel stranded wire for articulated deals and I have to say that it really imparts better motion out of the trailer than any mono. set up.
HaHa... I dropped $200 on materials in the last week alone on streamer supplies. Purchased Flambou's biggest streamer case and I can only fit 12 or so in it!!!! The trophy hunt is on...........
Brandon,
If you want a serious streamer box check out Cliff's Bugger Beast it can hold TONS of huge artiiculated streamers.
Not the one's I got ;) I'll post them later today when i finish this damn order! Killing me!!
Ha Ha oh yah thats how you do it. I wanna see them!
I'll do you one better since your a streamer nut and the pics are'nt coming out for poo. PM me your address and I'll send you you one 8)
Sex Dungeon in action
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...edownload2.jpg
Here's a bass bug I tied up last night...just figured out how to work with deer hair.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...2811232106.jpg
and a striper bug....this one i can't wait to try out
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...2711214619.jpg
Looking good Doober. I can practically see the first one getting no more than 2 twitches from a lily pad before getting slammed.
Blasted through 200 streamer hooks this past week.
Fat Heads/ Heiefer Groomer/ Muff Wagons wharever you call em'?
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0301_01_01.jpg
#2 Zoo Cougars
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0110301_10.jpg
#2 Wooly Sculpins
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0110301_07.jpg
#2 Butt Monkeys
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0110301_09.jpg
#2 Kiwi Muddlers
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0110301_03.jpg
#2 Crawfish
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0110301_02.jpg
#2 Frogs/ Olive Crawfish
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0110301_01.jpg
2/0 Sex Dungeon
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0110301_11.jpg
2/0 7in Peanut Envy variation
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0110301_05.jpg
2/0 7in "Bow" Peanut Envy
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0110301_05.jpg
Almost Ready!!!!
http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...0110301_08.jpg
Eh? So-so :) I think that those look better than the "originals". One thing is for sure, you keep your local fly shops in business. Real nice ties buds.
Real nice pal, you got skills for sure!
Real nice pal, you got skills for sure!
Wow..well done...very well done!
Brandon
I now know where to get the big streamers from! No more Rainy's :)
I must say Brandon tied a bunch for me and dropped them off today. They are even better in person than on the screen. I'm excited to get these in the water and fish them! Thanks for a great job buddy!
I must say Brandon tied a bunch for me and dropped them off today. They are even better in person than on the screen. I'm excited to get these in the water and fish them! Thanks for a great job buddy!
Thanks guys! Means allot....... I appreciate the response
If you really want something you know where to find me. ;)
I have to give props to TPO and others like Fly Guy's who put in the time with the tying vids and tutorials on their sites to help the learning curve of new fly dresser's. TPO on You Tube is literally where I first learned how to dress a hook. Don't know where I'd be without you guys. Thanks a million. Buitifieing bushes everywhere
BUGS LOOK INSANE BRANDON! i'm lovin the peanut envy variation i would love to fish it. and those heifer groomers way cool man. keep it up!
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