Bead Head Pine Squirrel Leech

The Pine Squirrel Leech uses a strip of natural pine squirrel fur that pulses, breathes, and undulates in the water like no synthetic material can match. The fine fur fibers create a lifelike swimming action that imitates leeches, sculpins, and small baitfish — triggering the predatory instinct in trout and bass that won't move for a standard Woolly Bugger.

When to Fish It

Year-round as a versatile streamer pattern. Strip it through deep runs, swing it through pools, or fish it under an indicator in stillwater. The natural pine squirrel fur moves on the slowest retrieve, making it effective even when you barely move it. Target structure — undercut banks, log jams, boulders, weed edges. Sizes 10-14.

Specs

• Type: Streamer — Leech / baitfish imitation
• Hook: Strong streamer hook
• Weight: Bead head — moderate sink
• Best for: Trout, bass — rivers, lakes, structure
• Technique: Strip retrieve, swing, indicator in stillwater

Why Anglers Stock This Fly

Natural fur moves better than synthetic materials in water — it's that simple. The Pine Squirrel Leech has a subtle, natural action that triggers takes from fish that have refused flashier patterns. It's a finesse streamer for situations where a Woolly Bugger is too much. Hand-tied with quality materials by tiers with over 30 years of experience.

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