Bead Head Pine Squirrel Leech

The Bead Head Pine Squirrel Leech is a compact streamer that uses a soft strip of pine squirrel fur to create lifelike movement in the water, imitating a small leech or baitfish that trout love to chase. The built-in bead head helps this fly sink and gives it a tempting jigging action when retrieved, while the dense, mobile squirrel fur undulates with even the slightest motion to entice nearby fish. It’s a versatile choice that beginners can fish easily — either stripped slowly like a streamer or suspended under an indicator in lakes — and seasoned anglers often turn to it when trout in clear or pressured waters shy away from larger, flashier flies. Whether you’re working a deep river pool or exploring the drop-offs of a lake, the Pine Squirrel Leech’s subtle flash and natural motion make it a consistent producer and a brilliant addition to any streamer selection.