Footer Special Tandem Streamer – A Legendary Pattern for Trophy Brook Trout & Landlocked Salmon 🎣🏔️

Carry a piece of fly fishing history into the wild. The Footer Special Tandem Streamer is more than just a fly—it’s a legacy pattern trusted by anglers who chase big, backcountry Brook Trout and aggressive Landlocked Salmon in remote northern waters.

Originally crafted by renowned Maine taxidermist and artist David Footer, this iconic feather-wing streamer has earned its place in generations of fly boxes, including mine. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Footer in the early 2000s, during his travels to the famed Minipi Watershed—home to some of the largest wild Brook Trout on the planet. That experience cemented my trust in this pattern, and to this day, the Footer Special remains one of my go-to streamers when targeting trophy fish in rugged, untamed waters.

Why This Streamer Belongs in Your Fly Box:

✅ Proven Big Fish Magnet – This classic pattern imitates a variety of baitfish, making it deadly effective for enticing trophy Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon in both lakes and rivers.
✅ Feather-Wing Tradition Meets Modern Durability – While the original pattern was known for its feather wing, this tandem version is tied with a premium Snowrunner Hair Wing, offering lifelike movement and extra durability to withstand hard strikes from aggressive fish.
✅ Realistic Tandem Action – The double-hook design mimics the natural swimming motion of larger baitfish, ideal for trolling deep runs or casting along structure where predators ambush their prey.
✅ Built Tough for Remote Adventures – Featuring a 90lb nylon-coated stainless steel joint assembly, heavy-wire TMC 9395 front hook, and UV-coated head with 3D stick-on eyes, this streamer is engineered to endure the battles that come with landing wild, trophy-class fish.
✅ Attention-Grabbing Flash – Subtle flash elements woven into the wing enhance visibility, even in stained or low-light conditions, triggering predatory strikes when it matters most.

Perfect For:

✔ Drifting legendary Brook Trout rivers like the Minipi, Restigouche, or George
✔ Trolling deep lake channels where Landlocked Salmon patrol
✔ Casting along rocky shorelines, river mouths, and submerged timber where predators lurk
✔ Anglers who respect tradition but demand durability for modern backcountry adventures

When you’re chasing fish of a lifetime in the wilds of Labrador, Northern Quebec, or Ontario, you need flies that tell a story—and deliver results. The Footer Special Tandem is more than a pattern; it’s part of our heritage as fly fishing adventurers.

Tie one on, and let it write the next chapter of your own story on the water.