Updated October 15, 2026
    streamer

    Balanced Leech

    Imitates leech (Hirudinea)

    Tungsten-pin balanced fly. Sits level under an indicator and pulses with micro movements.

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    Hook sizes

    #8#10#12#14

    in black, maroon, olive, olive/black

    Type
    streamer
    Imitates
    Leech (Hirudinea)
    Difficulty
    intermediate
    Technique
    indicator
    Water
    stillwater

    Tie it yourself

    When to fish it

    Year-round on stillwaters under an indicator.

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