Blue Smelt Tandem

The Blue Smelt Tandem is a highly effective streamer fly designed to imitate small baitfish, making it an excellent choice for targeting trout, salmon, and other predatory fish in both rivers and lakes. The tandem-hook setup increases hook-up rates, ensuring that short-striking fish are successfully landed. This design provides a more lifelike swimming action, enhancing its ability to trigger aggressive strikes.

Tied with premium materials, the Blue Smelt Tandem features a sleek, flowing profile that mimics the movement of natural baitfish. Its blue and silver coloration provides excellent contrast in various water conditions, making it particularly effective in clear lakes and fast-moving rivers where smelt are a primary food source.

To fish the Blue Smelt Tandem effectively, swing it through runs, retrieve it in short, erratic bursts to imitate a darting baitfish, or troll it in lake settings where trout and salmon are actively feeding. This fly is particularly productive during seasonal baitfish migrations when predatory fish are aggressively hunting.