StreamersLefty's Deceiver
Lefty's Deceiver is a versatile and highly effective streamer that has proven its worth in both fresh and saltwater. It was designed to be a baitfish imitator, with a long, slim profile and a tail that imparts life-like action to the fly.
Year Round
Intermediate
Bass, Pike, Saltwater Species
Overview
One of the most iconic saltwater flies, this pattern uses layered saddle hackles, synthetic flash, and bucktail tied in reverse to create a long, baitfish-like silhouette. It sheds water well and casts easily for targeting big gamefish.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Mustad 34007, sizes 2/0-#6
Thread: 140 Denier, fluorescent yellow
Tail: Saddle hackles, 3X length of hook shank, white
Flash: Pearlescent Krystal Flash and medium Flashabou
Body: Braid, silver or pearl
Wing: Bucktail, white
Overwing: Bucktail, chartreuse
Gills: Krystal Flash, red
Fishing Tips
Season
Lefty's Deceiver can be fished year-round, but it is particularly effective during the warmer months when baitfish are most active.
Presentation
This fly can be stripped, swung, or drifted. It's designed to imitate a fleeing baitfish, so a fast, erratic retrieve can often trigger strikes.
When to Use
This is a great pattern to use when predatory fish are feeding on baitfish. It is also a good searching pattern when nothing else seems to be working.
Water Type
This fly works well in both freshwater and saltwater. It can be used in stillwater or in moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
This fly can be rigged on a floating line with a long leader, or it can be rigged on a sinking line for deeper water.
Visibility & Floatation
The bright colors and flash of this fly make it highly visible in the water. It is designed to sink and be fished below the surface.
