How to Rig for Jigging Streamers: Tips From The Pro
Trout in cold water are often not as eager to pursue a fast-moving streamer, making this the perfect opportunity to take up jigging instead.
Livin’ on the Fly’s George Daniel has spent plenty of time honing his setup and technique, complete with a level fly line and a leader featuring a three-color sighter.
Watch the accompanying video for an explanation of why he builds his rig like this and how he modifies it in response to changing conditions.
A streamer is a fly (lure) used in fly fishing that simulates a bait. Examples of what a streamer imitates: minnows, shad, crayfish, etc. A streamer fly is a fly that is cast and retrieved with a hook wrapped in natural materials (feathers and fur) or synthetic materials like polyester or Mylar.
Why use a streamer?
When it comes to why streamers are so effective, the answer is fairly simple: big fish need a lot of protein and will often attack large flies when given the opportunity.
Streamers provide a great way to cover vast areas in less time. Utilizing certain cast and retrieve techniques can even make one successful while fishing an entire pool.
Moreover, this angling style can be highly engaging as you may experience violent strikes when the fish go after your fly.
Every fisherman remembers their first time feeling or seeing a fish take their streamer it’s truly unforgettable!
Fishing streamers has a lot of advantages over nymphing or dry-fly fishing.
It’s an effective way to catch fish that are not actively feeding. Trout, bass and other large predators often strike at the fly out of instinct rather than hunger.
These wary creatures don’t mess around; they survived by being smart and avoiding danger. Streamer fishing is one of your best bets for tempting them with a successful catch.
Sources: orvis
