Pine Squirrel Leech – Black, Crawdad Orange, Natural & Sculpin Olive
The Pine Squirrel Leech is a simple, durable, and highly effective streamer pattern that has become one of our most popular flies. Designed to imitate leeches, baitfish, and other swimming food sources, this versatile pattern consistently produces aggressive strikes throughout every season.
Built with natural pine squirrel strips for lifelike movement and natural pulsing action, the Pine Squirrel Leech creates an irresistible swimming profile in the water. Whether stripped through lakes, swung in rivers, or drifted along structure, this fly remains a dependable producer for trout and other predatory fish.
Available in several proven fish-catching colors, the Pine Squirrel Leech excels in rivers, streams, and other freshwater environments.
| Color Options | Material |
|---|---|
| Black | Natural pine squirrel strips |
| Crawdad Orange | Natural pine squirrel strips |
| Natural | Natural pine squirrel strips |
| Sculpin Olive | Natural pine squirrel strips |
FAQ
What types of fish does the Pine Squirrel Leech attract?
The Pine Squirrel Leech is effective for trout and other predatory fish that feed on swimming prey like leeches and baitfish.
How should I present the Pine Squirrel Leech in the water?
It works well when stripped through lakes, swung in rivers, or drifted along structure. The natural pulsing action helps it mimic real prey movement.
Is the Pine Squirrel Leech suitable for all seasons?
Yes, the Pine Squirrel Leech consistently produces aggressive strikes throughout every season.
Amy Reid –
Used the Pine Squirrel Leech in a cold spring stream and got multiple strikes. The movement is realistic and the fly stays on the water well. Great for trout fishing in slow-moving water.
Justin Martin –
Fished it in a river during summer and saw consistent action. The crawdad orange version stood out in the current. Easy to tie and performs well in different conditions.
Leonard Rees –
The natural color blends well with the environment and attracted fish even on low-light days. I’ve used it in both lakes and rivers with good results.
Kylie Metcalfe –
The pulsing action of the pine squirrel strips makes it look like a real leech. I’ve caught several trout with this pattern in a narrow riffle area.