
Description
The Swim Coach Streamer, designed by Charlie Craven, was created as a high-performance streamer to excel in both casting and fishing efficiency. Developed with Craven's characteristic attention to detail, this fly is purpose-built to sink quickly, move enticingly in the water, and attract predatory fish with its sleek, lifelike motion. The design employs minimal bulk but achieves maximum swim action, making it a go-to streamer for trout, bass, and even aggressive saltwater species. Its innovative blend of materials creates a slinky, shimmying action that replicates a struggling baitfish, ensuring its effectiveness in a variety of fishing conditions.
Pro Tip
Dead Drop Decoy: Allow the Swim Coach to sink on a slack line after the cast, letting it free-fall to the bottom. Predators often hit on the descent, so stay alert for subtle ticks or hesitation in the line.
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Recipe
- Hooks: #2 and #4 Daiichi 2461
- Beads: gold 5mm and olive 3D bead (for articulation)
- Eyes: 6mm gold holographic dome
- Weight: .020" lead wire
- Connection: Senyo’s Intruder trailer wire, thin
- Thread: olive 8/0 Veevus
- Spreader: gold Ice Dub
- Collar: yellow and olive possum
- Hackle: olive and chartreuse mallard flank feathers
- Body: gold Ice Dub
- Wing: light olive, sand, and yellow Ripple Ice Fiber
- Head: light olive possum
Video
From: Charlie's Fly Box


