Egan's Poacher

Cheech - May 2023

The Poacher is a small, fast sinking streamer perfect to trail behind a larger streamer to help "seal the deal" or ideal for jigging streamers on a Euro rig. It is available in two colors, black, & olive. I've been using the Poacher for a few years now, and it is a proven producer. The material list facilitates maximum movement and silhouette. The Poacher is often the first streamer I tie on as a confidence pattern to ensure a fun fishing session.

Material List

Hook: Umpqua XC400BL-BN - 10
Hook (Alternate): Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - 10
Bead: Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - 3/16" (4.6mm) - Black
Bead Alternate: Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads - 4.5mm (3/16") - Black Nickel
Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 140 Denier - Light Olive
Thread (Alternate): Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Pale Olive
Underbody: Lead Wire Spool - 0.02
Tail: Pine Squirrel Zonkers - Sculpin Olive
Tail (Alternate): Micro Rabbit Strips - Olive
Body: Arizona Mega Simi Seal - Dirty Olive
Body (Alternate): STS Trilobal Dubbing - Olive Black Leech
Flash: Ripple Ice Dub - Mother of Pearl
Collar: Whiting Bugger Hackle Patch - Grizzly Dyed Golden Olive
Collar (Alternate): Premium Partridge Feathers - Olive
Tools: Stonfo Elite Rotodubbing Twister
Tools: Tiemco Midge Whip Finisher
Tools: Stonfo Comb & Brush Tool