Updated October 15, 2026
    streamer

    Alewife (Saltwater Streamer)

    Imitates alewife baitfish

    Sparse alewife imitation for inshore stripers and bluefish along the northeast coast.

    Tie it yourself

    Hook sizes

    #1/0#2/0#3/0

    in silver, blue/white, olive/white

    Type
    streamer
    Imitates
    Alewife baitfish
    Difficulty
    intermediate
    Technique
    strip
    Water
    saltwater inshore, saltwater nearshore

    Tie it yourself

    When to fish it

    Fall striper season during alewife migrations.

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