StreamersAllison Streamer
The Allison Streamer is a larger pattern designed to imitate baitfish. Its flashy body and lifelike movement make it a favorite among anglers targeting larger game fish. This fly works particularly well in clear water, where its flash can attract attention from a distance.
Year Round
Advanced
Trout, Pike, Bass
Overview
The Allison Streamer is a traditional-style baitfish imitation featuring a multi-feather wing, usually incorporating materials like grizzly hackle, peacock herl, and bucktail for natural movement and shimmer. The body is typically wrapped with flat tinsel or floss, ribbed for durability, and finished with a throat of red hackle or dubbing. This classic streamer requires clean material stacking and alignment, making it a great pattern for practicing feather-wing streamer techniques.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Ahrex NS156, size #2–#6
Thread: White UTC 140 denier
Body: Silver Mylar tinsel
Wing: White bucktail, peacock herl, and red hackle fibers
Throat: White bucktail and peacock herl
Eyes: Painted or stick-on eyes
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round
Presentation
Strip or twitch retrieval
When to Use
When larger predatory fish are feeding on baitfish
Water Type
Effective in both moving and stillwater
Rigging Suggestions
Use a sinking tip line to get the fly down to the fish
Visibility & Floatation
This is a sinking pattern. Its size and flash make it highly visible in clear water.
