Stupid Easy Streamer

Curtis Fry- July 2021

Mlike really simple flies. I also like to tie complicated flies. This falls into the simple category. Stupid Simple. Anyway, I needed a simple streamer pattern that would keel properly in the water without going too deep and without floating (as do many over-dressed streamers). This pattern uses a small number of materials and has few steps to tie it. I've fished it in lakes and rivers with very good success over the past year or so. This is the kind of fly you can tie up a bunch in various color schemes to match your local baitfish and have time leftover to actually go fish them. Enjoy!

Material List (both color options as indicated)

Hook: Fulling Mill 36040 Streamer Stripper - 4
Bead: Firehole Stones Neon Matte Tungsten Beads - 4.0mm (5/32") - Fl. Chartreuse
Thread (White): Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 140 Denier - Black
Thread (Black): Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 140 Denier - White
Tail (BL): Nature's Spirit Synthetic Yak Hair - Black
Tail (WH): Nature's Spirit Synthetic Yak Hair - White
Body (BL): Flash Blend Baitfish Brush - Bleeding Black - 2 Inch
Body (WH): Flash Blend Baitfish Brush - Silver Scale White - 2 Inch
Lateral Lines: Lateral Scale - Pearl #1703
Eyes: Fish Skull Living Eyes - 3mm - Ice (Silver)
Tapering Scissor: Anvil's Ultimate Taperizer Scissor 90T
Head Resin: Solarez Bone Dry PLUS 0.5 Fl. Oz. Squeeze Bottle with Tip