Andino Deceiver

Cheech - March 2026

In today's video, I’m tying a pattern with a very cool backstory: the Andino Deceiver. While researching this fly, I discovered it was actually developed in an Argentine province where I lived as a teenager. Seeing that connection made tying this legendary South American streamer even more rewarding. The Andino Deceiver is world-renowned for its success with Golden Dorado, but its versatility makes it a powerhouse for any large predatory fish. It has a fantastic profile in the water and can be tied in an endless variety of color combinations to suit your local conditions. In this tutorial, we’ll cover the Argentine roots of the pattern, a step-by-step guide to tying a durable streamer.

Material List
  • Hook: Gamakatsu B10S - 3/0 - 25 Pack
  • Hook (Alternate): Fulling Mill 6040 Streamer Stripper - 2/0
  • Hook (Alternate): Ahrex TP612 Trout Predator Streamer Short Hook - #3/0
  • Eye: Double Pupil Lead Eyes - Medium - Hot Salmon Pink w/ White & Black
  • Eye (Alternate): Double Pupil Lead Eyes - Medium - Red w/ White & Black
  • Thread : UTC Ultrathread 210 Denier - Black
  • Thread (Alternate): Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 210 Denier - Black
  • Thread: SemperFli Nano Silk Ultra Fine 100D 6/0 - Black
  • Thread (Alternate): Veevus GSP - 150 Denier - Black #11
  • Tail: Whiting Freshwater Streamer Saddle - Schlappen/Bugger - Grizzly Dyed Pink
  • Tail (Alternate): Schlappen - Hot Pink
  • Tail (Alternate): Schlappen Bundle 10"-14" - Grizzly dyed Pink
  • Flash: Polar Flash - 2004 Pink Pearl
  • Flash (Alternate): Polar Flash - 2001 - Pearl
  • Body 1: Petite Bucktail - Black
  • Body 2: Petite Bucktail - Hot Pink
  • Body 1 (Alternate): Fulling Mill Premium Selected Bucktail - Black
  • Body 2 (Alternate): Large Northern Bucktail - Hot Pink
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below