Leech Streamer Fishing Flies

Leech Streamers come in a wide range of colors and sizes and are typically used to imitate leeches, baitfish, and crawfish.

It is an effective fishing fly for Bass, Sunfish/Bluegill, and Trout. Consider this pattern a "must have" fishing fly for fishermen.

To assist others in using/fishing Leech Streamers, the sections below provide a brief summary of:

• "Suggestions On Fishing With Leech Streamers"
• "Tying a Leech Streamer"

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A few suggestions when fishing Leech Streamers:

• Use short pulls and a fast retrieve to imitate fleeing baitfish. Use longer pulls and a pause between each to imitate crawfish.
• Use a strike indicator and a dead drift to imitate leeches. On occasion twitch your flyline to "liven" the offering.
• For Bass, use fishing flies ranging from Size #10 to Size #4. Larger sizes tend to "deaden the action" of the fly.
• For Trout and Bluegill/Sunfish, fishing flies in Sizes #12 to #8 are consistent producers.
• Carry colors in Brown, Black, and Olive. And, match the hatch to the situation.

Leech Streamers are tied with the following materials:

• Streamer Hook (Sizes #12 to #4)
• Dacron Thread (6/0)
• Zonker Rabbit Strip (3" to 6")
• Bead Head (Optional)

See slide show for step-by-step instructions for tying a Leech Streamer.