Pine Squirrel Leech (2 Pack)

Description

The Pine Squirrel leech is an old Wyoming Grey Reef pattern.  This small streamer pattern has a micro pine squirrel strip palmered around a stout Tiemco 200R hook.  The micro pine squirrel strip creates a body that pulsates and breathes life in the water.  This has been a great option on the South Platte, Williams Fork, and Colorado rivers.  Tied for long lasting durability and performance, the Pine Squirrel leech has quickly become one of one of our go-to micro streamer patterns. It is a must-have in your streamer arsenal!  Our favorite colors to fish are Natural, Black, and Olive.

Fishing Strategies:

There are a lot of options for fishing the Pine Squirrel leech.  It can be dead-drifted, swung, or stripped like a streamer.  We typically fish the Pine Squirrel leech with 4X tippet and a dead drift presentation with an indicator.  If you want to strip it, remember to keep your retrieval rates slow with this pattern.  We have had success all over Colorado and many other western tailwaters with these tactics.  Leeches are an important part of a trout’s diet, especially in high water conditions.  At higher flow, similar to worms and scuds, leeches are swept off the river’s edge and bottom.  At this point, they become a vulnerable and easy meal for any trout.

Recipe:

Hook: #8-12 Tiemco 200R
Thread: Black UTC 70 Denier
Tail: Pine Squirrel Strip
Abdomen: Pine Squirrel Strip
Head: Black UTC 70 Denier

Pattern Variations:

Other effective color variations include Black, Olive, and Rust.