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Fly Fishing Gear | Streamers

We love proper streamer's at Tom's. When you're ready to graduate up from cute little wet flies and throw some proper protein at big trout and other critters then check out our range. If you like slapping banks to entice big browns on the Tumut or bombing and jigging a heavy cray down deep on a lake drop off we've got you covered. Always remember, in the words of Kelley Galloup "Don't hope your fly, hunt your fly...".

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WHAT IS A STREAMER?

A streamer is a type of fly designed to imitate larger prey, such as baitfish. Unlike dry flies and nymphs, which often represent insects, streamers mimic the movement and appearance of fish or other larger food sources that predatory fish hunt. Streamers are typically fished below the surface and are known for their effectiveness in targeting larger, more aggressive fish.

WHEN TO FISH STREAMERS?

Streamers are most effective when fish are in a predatory mode, actively hunting for larger prey. This can occur during low light conditions, such as early morning, late evening, or on overcast days. Streamers are also highly effective in high water conditions, after rain, or in murky water, where fish rely more on movement and silhouette than on sight. They are extremely effective and can be used throughout the year.

In terms of water conditions, streamers are ideal for both moving and still water, particularly in areas where fish are likely to ambush prey, such as near structure, drop-offs, or along the edges. They are also effective in faster currents where fish are likely to chase down larger prey.

WHAT IS AN IDEAL STREAMER SETUP?

For an ideal streamer setup, the rod, line, leader, and tippet need to be chosen to handle the larger, heavier flies and the aggressive strikes of predatory fish.

Rod: A rod suitable for streamer fishing typically ranges from 6 to 8 weight, with a length of 9 to 10 feet. The rod should have a fast action to effectively cast the larger, heavier streamers and to handle the stronger fish that are often targeted with this technique.

Line: The line used for streamer fishing can vary depending on the water depth and current. A weight-forward floating line is often used in shallower water, while a sinking line or sink-tip line is preferred for deeper water or faster currents. The sinking line helps the streamer get down to the desired depth quickly, where predatory fish are more likely to strike.

Leader: Leaders for streamer fishing are typically shorter and heavier than those used for dry flies or nymphs, usually ranging from 4 to 7 feet. A stout, tapered leader is necessary to turn over the larger, heavier flies and to provide the strength needed to control larger fish.

Tippet: Tippet material for streamer fishing should be strong and abrasion-resistant, with sizes ranging from 0X to 3X depending on the size of the streamer and the target fish. Heavier tippets are important to withstand the aggressive strikes and the potential for the fly to come into contact with rocks, logs, or other underwater structures.

NEED HELP CHOOSING FLIES? CONTACT US TODAY

If you have a particular streamer setup in mind but would appreciate some additional advice. Simply get in touch with our friendly sales team – they’re always up for a chat. You can contact us by calling our Tumut store on (02) 6947 4062 or by email.

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Fulling Mill Christopher Bassano's Shrek

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A fantastic streamer pattern that's hard to refuse to a hungry trout. Ideal for lakes and rivers, Bassano's Shrek works when stripped, dead-drifte...

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Fulling Mill Christopher Bassano's McGoo Unweighted Orange UV

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An extremely effective streamer pattern for lakes and rivers alike. This fly is brilliant at imitating a damselfly as well as an attractor which pu...

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Fulling Mill Christopher Bassano's McGoo Tungsten Orange

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A perfect lake streamer for cloudy water with a tungsten bead to get down to the fish. A great counterpart to the McGoo Unweighted Orange UV , this...

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Fulling Mill Cheech Leech - Fall

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This Fly is Fun; Like Cheech and Chong The Cheech Leech is a cool fly to chuck. Lightweight to quickly shed water on the backcast but tied with eno...

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Fulling Mill Hot Head Damsel Orange

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A hothead damsel that loves fighting trout Everyone knows that a hothead that can't resist a rumble, well it turns out the hot-head damsel only has...

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Fulling Mill Hot Damsel Straggle Orange bead

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A hothead damsel that loves fighting trout - with added straggle Everyone knows that a hothead that can't resist a rumble, well it turns out the ho...

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Fulling Mill Martini Black Cat Hummie

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Bear with us, these things work. So technically its full name is the Black Cat Humungous, but we had to shorten something in there so Hummie it is....

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Fulling Mill Martini Fry Hummie

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Bear with us, these things work. So technically its full name is the Martini Fry Humungous, but we had to shorten something in there so Hummie it i...

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Fulling Mill Gold Nug Leech Black

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There's Gold in them' there' hills If you just want a fly to huck at a lake edge, swing down a tantalizing run or throw into a random roadside ditc...

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Fulling Mill Complex T/Bugger Olive

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Throw a BIG profile with a Cone-Head Tungsten Bugger These Complex Buggers are a great all-round stripping, swinging and jigging fly. With four di...

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Fulling Mill Complex T/Bugger Fall

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Throw a BIG profile with a Cone-Head Tungsten Bugger These Complex Buggers are a great all-round stripping, swinging and jigging fly. With four di...

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Fulling Mill Jig Bugger Tan Tungsten Barbless

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Get Jiggy with it The Jig Bugger is a versatile variant of the classic woolly-bugger great for lakes and rivers, naturally drifted like a large nym...

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Fulling Mill GT Brushy Profile

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One of the most versatile predator flies. Tied on the Gamakatsu SL12 this Tan Brush fly is extremely popular in Australia. The brushy design gives...

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Fulling Mill Arctic Trout Slider - Copper

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An Articulated Streamer for the Modern Flyfisher Articulation isn't just a tying style, it's a lifestyle. If you like throwing big flies, at big fi...

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Fulling Mill Belly Scratcher Minnow

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An Excellent Redfin Perch Imitation Trout, Perch, Murray-Cod and plenty of other fish love eaten Redfin, even Redfin do too! This colour and profi...

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Fulling Mill Mini-Unweighted Snake - Olive

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This Snake Has Some Bight. A favourite fly for lake fisherman, also perfect for swinging in a larger river. Fish with a variety of sink tips and r...

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Fulling Mill Complex T/Bugger White - Size 2

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Throw a BIG profile with a Cone-Head Tungsten Bugger These Complex Buggers are a great all-round stripping, swinging and jigging fly. With four di...

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Fulling Mill Complex T/Bugger Black - Size 2

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Throw a BIG profile with a Cone-Head Tungsten Bugger These Complex Buggers are a great all-round stripping, swinging and jigging fly. With four di...

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Fulling Mill Complex T/Bugger Brown - Size 2

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Throw a BIG profile with a Cone-Head Tungsten Bugger These Complex Buggers are a great all-round stripping, swinging and jigging fly. With four dif...

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Fulling Mill Mousey McMouseface

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The Mouse that's in your face! The Mousey McMouse face is THE articulated mouse pattern to have in your box. Swing it at night on a switch-rod, str...

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