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Description
The Footer Special Tandem Streamer is a bold, high-visibility hairwing designed for trolling Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon. Its contrasting red, yellow and blue profile combines natural hairwing movement with strong attractor qualities, making it an excellent searching pattern when covering new water or when fish aren't keyed to a specific 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-002 · Footer Special - Tandem
Rear Hook Assembly
Rear Hook
Maruto i11 Heavy Wire — #6
Rear Underbody
Olive Antron
Rear Body
Gold Flat Braid
Rear Head / Finish
UTC 140 Purple Thread + Fl. Purple UV Finish
Front Hook Assembly
Front Hook
TMC 9395 or Maruto i19 — #4
Underbody
Olive Antron
Body
Gold Flat Braid
Underbelly
Nayat Hair - Blue
Throat
Peacock Eye Herl — 4 strands extending to hook point
Wing — Layer 1
Nayat Hair - Red
Wing — Flash
Red Krinkle Mirror Flash — between Wing Layers 1 and 2
Wing — Layer 2
Nayat Hair - Yellow
Lateral Line / Shoulder
Natural Guinea Feather — 1 per side, approx. 1/3 wing length
Dorsal Topping
Natural Guinea Feather — 1 per side, approx. 1/3 wing length
Eye
Yellow 1/8" Stick-On Eye
Front Head / Finish
Build black head → apply eyes → clear UV resin → Sally Hansen Hard as Nails
Explore 12 Hairwing Streamer Patterns
Discover 12 single-hook hairwing streamer patterns in our free downloadable guide, complete with detailed tying recipes, material selections, and practical construction notes from the DcTackle tying bench.