Egan's Poacher - Black
Lance - March 2024

The Poacher is a small, fast sinking streamer perfect to trail behind a larger streamer to help "seal the deal" or ideal for jigging streamers on a Euro rig. It is available in two colors, black, & olive. I've been using the Poacher for a few years now, and it is a proven producer. The material list facilitates maximum movement and silhouette. The Poacher is often the first streamer I tie on as a confidence pattern to ensure a fun fishing session.
Material List
- Hook: Umpqua XC400BL-BN - 10
- Hook (Alternate): Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - 10
- Bead: Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - 3/16" (4.6mm) - Silver
- Bead Alternate: Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads - 4.5mm (3/16") - Sterling Silver
- Thread: Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread - Black
- Thread (Alternate): Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Black
- Underbody: Lead Wire Spool - 0.02
- Tail: Pine Squirrel Zonkers - Black
- Tail (Alternate): Micro Rabbit Strips - Black
- Body: MFC - Arizona Simi Seal - Black Magic
- Body (Alternate): MFC - Arizona Simi Seal - Black
- Body (Alternate): STS Trilobal Dubbing - Black
- Flash: Ripple Ice Dub - Northern Lights
- Flash (Alternate): Ripple Ice Dub - Bronze Peacock
- Collar: Hebert Miner Hen Saddle - Black
- Collar (Alternate): Hareline - Hen Saddle - Black # 11
- Collar (Alternate): Whiting Red Label Hen Saddle - Black
- Tools: Stonfo Elite Rotodubbing Twister
- Tools: Tiemco Midge Whip Finisher
- Tools: Stonfo Comb & Brush Tool
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
