Streamer Fly

The following is a step-by-step photgraphic sequence of the tying of the Mickey Finn Streamer fly.


Materials for Original Pattern
  • Hook: Streamer, Size 4-8
  • Thread: Black
  • Body: Flat Silver
  • Rib: Oval Silver
  • Wing: Yellow and Red Bucktail
    • Step #1

    The Hook securely in vise and thread base layed down
    Step #2

    Tie in Ribbing material

    I tied in the oval and the flat tinsel from the eye to the back, hoping for a nice smooth body....
    Step #3

    Wrap forward the Flat Tinsel

    Overlap the wraps to ensure no gaps are present for a solid silver body.

    Burnishing will create a very smooth body.
    Step #4

    Wrap forward the oval tinsel rib and tie down near eye.
    Step #5

    Tie in the Red Bucktail portion of the wing.
    Step #6

    Tie in the Yellow Bucktail portion of the wing, whip finish and apply head cement.

    Your Fly is complete!
    Top View
    Bottom View

    Final Thoughts: This is a very simple and fast pattern to tie. I could have spent more time on the body though. Once again, macro photography really shows the mistakes. The body should have been much smoother.

    Tight Lines Everyone.

    Dave