Michigan Trout Guy 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 Hey everyone, I have been neglecting my tying, fishing and unfortunately this site for a good year now. I can't remember the last time I tied a fly. I got really crazy with school and work and just did not make the time. But, I want to get back in the groove of things, and I need some ideas for patterns to tie. What are your favorite trout streamer patterns? Hmm, I might just have to start a trout streamer swap in the near future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 20, 2008 Muddlers and mini muddlers, down to 16's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coulee fishing 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 gotta be the wooly bugger. I know this is going to open a whole can of worms. Is it a streamer or is it a nymph? IMO it is a streamer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlp5351 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2008 These are my fav's. They all work very well 1. barr's slumpbuster 2. Sculpzilla 3. Autumn Splendor Carlp5351 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brookie 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 For standard patterns: olive wooly bugger zoo cougar I also fish a variety of wooly bugger-based variants of my own "design" (but they are basically still buggers) I have not fished it a lot but I do like a madonna a lot too. And I fish some rabbit and squirrel strip flies that are very similar to a slump buster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crotalus 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 Bunny leeches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodiak Commando 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 I second bunny leeches. They are simple, easy to tie and versitale. I use them for trout in lakes or rivers on the sink, strip, drift or swing. And if i'm going after troutzilla nothings better than a leech colored bunny leech or a flesh colored one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pelhament 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 For me it would have to be an Olive Tungsten Conehead Kiwi Muddler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pickin6ofem 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 I like Matukas as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vito1 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 Nutcracker, Little Rascal, Madonna, Circus Peanunt, Conrad Sculpin, Mad Pup and Zoo Cougar are my favorite patterns here in Michigan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fly Tyer Guy 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Matukas, I don't fish but they are my favorite to tie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve P 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Top 3 to fish are... 1. Taneycomo Sculpin (basic wrapped bunny sculpin) 2. Slump buster (Barr's, but I also tie mine without any weight as well) 3. Something I am not ready to reveal yet.... Top 3 to tie are... 1. Matuka 2. Slump buster 3. Again something I am not ready to reveal yet.... Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Hat 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 My favs to fish are: Muddler Minnow...I also like to fish these in small sizes Mohair leech...mostly a slackwater or stillwater pattern for me Mini Zonkers...#8-#14, I add a palmered hackle and use mink strips I love Slumpbusters, they are just cool to tie and look very effective, but haven't had much luck with them, either wrong water or just haven't figured out the best presentation. I have done well with them tied with a long tail and heavy barbell eyes for largemouth though. My favorite streamer to tie: Tomah Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 MTG be sure not to leave out some baby bow and baby brown style streamers. They are killer in the early season here in MI Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbSlinger 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 I've been tying Barr's Slumpbusters and Meat Whistles for next season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
