How to Tie Egan’s Poacher

The Poacher is a small, fast-sinking streamer—a perfect trailer behind a larger streamer to help “seal the deal” or ideal as a jigging streamer on a Euro-rig. I’ve been using the Poacher for a few years now, and it is a proven producer. The material list facilitates maximum movement and silhouette. The Poacher is often the first streamer I tie on as a confidence pattern to ensure a fun fishing session. Let’s tie this fly.

Material List
Hook: Umpqua XC400BL-BN – 10
Hook (Alternate): Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook – 10
Bead: Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads – Classic Colors – 3/16″ (4.6mm) – Black
Bead Alternate: Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads – 4.5mm (3/16″) – Black Nickel
Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread – 140 Denier – Light Olive
Thread (Alternate): Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread – 6/0 – Pale Olive
Underbody: Lead Wire Spool – 0.02
Tail: Pine Squirrel Zonkers – Sculpin Olive
Tail (Alternate): Micro Rabbit Strips – Olive
Body: Arizona Mega Simi Seal – Dirty Olive
Body (Alternate): STS Trilobal Dubbing – Olive Black Leech
Flash: Ripple Ice Dub – Mother of Pearl
Collar: Whiting Bugger Hackle Patch – Grizzly Dyed Golden Olive
Collar (Alternate): Premium Partridge Feathers – Olive
Tools: Stonfo Elite Rotodubbing Twister
Tools: Tiemco Midge Whip Finisher
Tools: Stonfo Comb & Brush Tool

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