Description
The Autumn Splendor is a Western streamer pattern developed by Colorado guide Tim Heng in the Roaring Fork Valley. Inspired by the vibrant colors of fall and the aggressive behavior of pre-spawn brown trout, Heng adapted elements from bass flies—like rubber legs and cone heads—into a trout-optimized design. It quickly became a fall favorite across freestone rivers and has been widely adopted by streamer anglers targeting large trout in transitional seasons. The name reflects both its effectiveness during autumn and its vivid, mottled color scheme.
Pro Tip
Fish the Autumn Splendor along cutbanks and under overhanging brush using short, rapid strips—this mimics sculpins or crayfish fleeing cover, triggering ambush strikes from territorial trout.
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Recipe
- Hook: 4X-long streamer hook (example used: Dai-Riki 700)
- Cone Head: Gold or brass cone, approximately 4.5 mm
- Weight: Lead-free wire, about 16 turns wrapped behind cone
- Thread: Yellow, 6/0 or 140 denier
- Tail: Yellow marabou (some tiers add rusty brown for contrast)
- Flash: Gold or copper Krystal Flash, tied in with the tail
- Body: Yellow pearl chenille or standard chenille in golden/rust tones
- Legs: Medium round yellow rubber legs, tied on both sides
- Hackle: Orange grizzly saddle hackle, palmered through the body
- Finish: Head cement or resin behind cone for durability
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From: Josh Varner