Michigan Flies

Flies / Streamer

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Chuck Hawkins, Hawkins Outfitters, Traverse City

Chuck Hawkins' natural-colored streamer, one of three he names for northern Michigan's 'big, difficult trout' where 'streamer fishing is a staple.' Fish it in clear water on the Upper Manistee and Boardman in spring and fall when a subdued fly moves more fish than a bright one.

#2–6Naturalclear water
What the pattern looks like
No photograph yet. A bench photo of our own tie replaces this mark when the batch is tied.
Season
Months this pattern is in play across Michigan, derived from what it imitates.
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
Imitates

Forage

  • Sculpin (slimy and mottled)
  • Dace and other coarse minnows
Fish it for
Brown troutRainbow trout (resident)

Setups

  • Streamers

Sources