StreamersFlying Squirrel
A buggy, flashy attractor nymph that combines natural squirrel dubbing with UV flash and a hot spot collar. The Flying Squirrel is designed to get deep quickly and trigger strikes from fish feeding near the bottom, especially in fast or stained water.
Year Round
Advanced
Trout
Overview
This nymph pattern gets its name from the use of natural squirrel dubbing, which gives the fly a spiky, buggy appearance. It's typically tied with a slender dubbed body, copper wire ribbing, a thorax of UV-enhanced or natural squirrel dubbing, and often a small hotspot or bead. The spiky fibers breathe and move well underwater, making it ideal for Euro-style or traditional nymph rigs.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Daiichi Hook 1710, Size #12-16
Weight: .15 lead free wire
Bead: Tungsten, Gold
Thread: UTC 70 denier, Wood Duck
Body: Squirrel Dubbing, Red Fox
Ribbing: Ultra wire rib, size small, in Gold
Tail: Mallard Flank Feathers, Gold Wood Duck Gold
Leg Material: Mallard Flank Feathers
Thorax Dubbing: Squirrel Dubbing, Red Fox
Fishing Tips
Season
The Flying Squirrel can be used year round, but it's especially effective during periods of high predatory activity.
Presentation
Retrieve the Flying Squirrel with a series of strips to imitate a fleeing baitfish.
When to Use
Use the Flying Squirrel when predatory fish are actively feeding on baitfish.
Water Type
This pattern is effective in both stillwater and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
Use a floating line with a long leader or a sinking tip line for deeper water.
Visibility & Floatation
The Flying Squirrel sinks and is highly visible due to its flash and movement.
