When you get into the world of fishing, you will find that there are many different techniques for catching fish. One of them is streamer fishing, which consists of using a lure, the streamer. However, to succeed with this technique, you need some know-how. Here is how to fish with a streamer.
What is streamer fishing?
Before talking about the techniques for successful streamer fishing, it is best to explain what it is. Indeed, streamer fishing consists of using an artificial fly with an incentive. In any case, this lure during its use imitates small fish such as sculpins, sticklebacks, small trout and others found in lakes and rivers. It is the behaviour of these fish that should be imitated with this fishing technique.
How to fish with a streamer
As mentioned above, the success of streamer fishing depends on a few points, and these tips will be of great help to you.
Choose a rabbit streamer with a flashy colour
To begin with, it is important to choose the right streamer. If you want to catch good trout, you should choose a model made of rabbit hair. At the start of the fishing season, a rabbit with two colours (chartreuse and black) will do the trick. As far as the flash is concerned, it is up to you to imagine how it can be made. For example, it is possible to use crystal fibres behind the streamer.
Adapting the tungsten balls
For the fishing streamer, you can choose between the ball and the sinker to ensure the movement of the lure. The advantage of the tungsten ball is that it is heavier and gives the streamer better movement. It is also more effective in triggering fish to attack, especially trout.
Finding the area where the fish are
Being an angler is not just about casting a line and sitting patiently waiting for a fish to take the bait. Indeed, it is very important to be able to read the water to know where the prey is? Not exactly, but at least as close as possible. For example, rainbow trout live in schools, especially during the opening. So remember to choose a quiet spot. As far as hooks for streamer fishing are concerned, you can use 4 or 6 hooks with tungsten balls of at least 4 mm.
Everything else depends on the animation
A true fishing enthusiast knows very well that knowing how to animate the lure properly is very important. This also applies to streamer fishing. The streamer should be made to live as much as possible, whether it is lake or river fishing. For example, it is possible to use the current. This means using the downstream cast and the cross cast. To go deep, you can use the upstream cast. So, place the fly close to the shore, let it sink and be carried away by the current. Move the lure quickly 30 to 50 cm downstream before bringing it back to its initial position. This is the way to get the fish to attack, but it takes a little practice.
