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Description
The Rainbow Smelt Tandem Streamer combines purple and soft pink tones with a reflective silver body and subtle flash to capture the distinctive iridescent appearance of rainbow smelt. Designed primarily for trolling Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon, it is an excellent choice wherever smelt are an important forage species.
Tied in Canada by DcTackle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are DcTackle tandem streamers individually tied and assembled by DcTackle?
Yes. Every DcTackle tandem streamer is individually tied and assembled by DcTackle. Keeping the complete tying and assembly process in-house allows us to maintain consistent construction, material selection and quality standards across every tandem streamer we produce.
Why does DcTackle use a tandem hook design on these streamers?
The tandem design allows us to create a longer, more traditional streamer profile while positioning a second hook farther back in the fly. This configuration is particularly well suited to longer baitfish-style patterns and provides the proportions and movement we are looking for in our tandem streamers
How are the front and rear hooks connected?
The front and rear hooks are securely connected using 90 lb Surflon stainless-steel, nylon-coated saltwater leader wire. The connection is firmly secured to both hooks with nylon thread and reinforced with Zap CA adhesive for maximum strength and a durable, permanent connection.
What is the difference between a tandem streamer and a single-hook streamer?
A tandem streamer uses separate front and rear hooks connected together, allowing the fly to maintain a longer baitfish profile while placing a hook farther back in the pattern. A single-hook streamer is constructed entirely on one hook and generally produces a more compact profile. Both designs can be effective—the choice depends on the pattern, presentation and fishing situation.
Pattern Recipe
THW-015 · Rainbow Smelt - Tandem
Rear Hook Assembly
Rear Hook
Maruto i11 Heavy Wire — #6
Rear Tail
Pink Polypropylene
Rear Underbody
Pink Polypropylene — tail material continued forward to form the underbody
Rear Body
Silver Flat Braid
Rear Head / Finish
UTC 140 Fl. Pink Thread + Fl. Pink UV Finish
Front Hook Assembly
Front Hook
TMC 9395 or Maruto i19 — #4
Tail
Pink Polypropylene
Underbody
Pink Polypropylene — tail material continued forward to form the underbody
Body
Silver Braid
Underbelly
Cashmere Goat - White (Sparse)
Throat
Red Ice Dub
Wing — Layer 1
Nayat Hair - Purple
Wing — Flash
Purple Krinkle Mirror Flash over Wing Layer 1 + Pink Krinkle Mirror Flash over Wing Layer 2
Wing — Layer 2
Nayat Hair - Baby Pink
Dorsal Topping
Cashmere Goat - Blue (Sparse) + 3-4 strands Peacock Eye Herl + Bright Rainbow Holographic Flashabou
Eye
Laser Stick on Eye — 1/8"
Front Head / Finish
Build black head → apply eyes → clear UV resin → Sally Hansen Hard as Nails
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