Go big or go home. These are words to live by during the fall trout season. Sure, many fish will still eat a smaller streamer. BUT, this is a rare time of year when some of the biggest fish will be willing to hunt down a large meal. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out. The eats can be electric. So, buckle on in and have a look at our 5 must-have articulated streamers.
Photo: Ronan Creane
Drunk and Disorderly
Designed by Tommy Lynch, The Drunk & Disorderly is one of the most innovative streamers of the past decade. Purpose built to emulate the action of a popular lure—the rapala—it’s action is unmatched. It kicks, dives and hovers in a way that’s seriously irresistible to trout. This pattern is available in a range of color options, as well as in a mini, regular and deceiver variation.
Cheech Leech
The Cheech Leech is a moderately weighted articulated streamer that was designed for predatory trout. Because of the light and flowing materials it was tied with, it has incredible action in the current. This pattern is available in 6 different colors.
Schultzy’s Sculpin
Sculpin are prevalent in many river systems around the country, and they’re a primary forage for trout. This larger imitation by Mike Schultz is a dead-ringer profile wise, and has some serious movement thanks to flashabou and rabbit strips. Available in tan and olive, you can match it to your substrate.
Flugenzombie
When you need a pattern with more profile, look no further. The Flugenzombie is a large profile baitfish imitation that’s made from lightweight materials. As a result, it’s easy to cast, and has great action.
Schmidt Viking Midge
Slightly weighted in the front to help it reach depth faster, Mike Schmidt’s viking midge is another must-have. Due to the bulk in the head it give an excellent kicking animation when stripped. This is a deadly trigger for trout. This pattern is available in mini and regular.
To read more on streamer fishing, check out this article by Sean Platt.
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