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The Mickey Finn Tandem Streamer combines the classic yellow-and-red colour combination with a longer tandem profile designed for trolling Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon. Its bright silver body, contrasting wing and added flash create a highly visible searching pattern that excels when fish are actively chasing baitfish.
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-003 · Mickey Finn - Tandem
Rear Hook Assembly
Rear Hook
Maruto i11 Heavy Wire — #6
Rear Tail
Red Polypropylene
Rear Underbody
Red Polypropylene — tail material continued forward to form the underbody
Rear Body
Silver Flat Braid
Rear Head / Finish
UTC 140 Fl. Red Thread + Fluorescent Fl. Red UV
Front Hook Assembly
Front Hook
TMC 9395 or Maruto i19 — #4
Tail
Red Polypropylene
Underbody
Red Polypropylene — tail material continued forward to form the underbody
Body
Silver Flat Braid
Wing — Layer 1
Nayat Hair - Yellow (Sparse)
Wing — Flash
Pearl Krinkle Mirror Flash over Wing Layer 1 + Red Krinkle Mirror Flash over Wing Layer 2
Wing — Layer 2
Nayat Hair - Red (Full / principal layer)
Wing — Layer 3
Nayat Hair - Red (Full / principal layer)
Dorsal Topping
Cashmere Goat - Yellow (Sparse)
Eye
Yellow 1/8" Stick-On Eye
Front Head / Finish
Build black head → apply eyes → clear UV resin → Sally Hansen Hard as Nails
Image Note: Some product graphics use AI-assisted presentation. Fly imagery is based on actual DcTackle-tied flies; AI may be used for backgrounds, supporting imagery and visual presentation.
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