{"product_id":"kens-simple-streamer-freshwater-saltwater-guide-fly","title":"Streamer Fly, Capt. Ken Tutalo's Simple Streamer, Clouser Minnow, Deceiver Fly, Salt Water Guide Fly","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen’s Simple Streamer – Freshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater Guide Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true guide fly from Capt. Ken Tutalo and the Baxter House collection. This versatile 3–3.5 inch baitfish streamer has been refined over decades of fishing and guiding the Upper Delaware River and Tampa Bay flats. Equally at home for trout and smallmouth bass as it is for redfish, snook, and spotted seatrout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuides spend a tremendous amount of time on the water, and they need flies that consistently produce in a variety of conditions. Ken’s Simple Streamer is exactly that kind of fly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Baxter House pattern has been one of Capt. Ken’s most productive streamers for decades. It is a regular choice when guiding trout and smallmouth bass on the Upper Delaware River and when fishing the flats and backcountry waters of Tampa Bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is intentionally simple, combining hackle and marabou for natural movement with just the right amount of flash. When wet, the materials compress into a slender baitfish profile that imitates juvenile minnows and other small forage fish. The absorbent materials also help the fly sink quickly, making it useful when fish are feeding below the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere Ken’s Simple Streamer Excels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern catches a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater gamefish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown and rainbow trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmallmouth bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther predatory freshwater species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaltwater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotted seatrout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlounder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther inshore gamefish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are several situations where this fly really shines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-water trout and smallmouth fishing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its slender profile and natural movement are excellent when fish are wary and larger streamers may be too much.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaltwater flats and backcountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish it in many of the same situations where you would normally reach for a Clouser Minnow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotted seatrout:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A particularly productive choice when working Tampa Bay flats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-weather snook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of Capt. Ken’s go-to patterns during cold snaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDock lights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Grizzly version is especially effective when snook are feeding around illuminated docks after dark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Ken’s Simple Streamer with short strips and pauses, varying the retrieve to imitate a small baitfish. It can be swung through river currents, stripped across flats, or worked around mangrove edges and dock lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts slender profile makes it a versatile option when fish are feeding on smaller baitfish or when a more subtle presentation is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter several decades of fishing and refining this pattern, Capt. Ken considers it one of those flies that earns its place in the box almost every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Upper Delaware trout and smallmouth, don't overlook it during low-water conditions. In Tampa Bay, keep it ready for spotted seatrout on the flats and snook around dock lights. The Grizzly version is a favorite for fishing illuminated docks, particularly when snook are feeding on small baitfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is also a regular pattern carried by our guide staff. We keep a good selection available because it is a fly we depend on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrizzly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Grizzly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Grizzly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Grizzly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite \/ Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ken’s Simple Streamer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baxter House original pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Size #2 saltwater hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–3.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hackle, marabou, and flash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable colors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Five combinations listed above\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your preferred color from the available inventory options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proven, versatile guide fly for freshwater and saltwater anglers alike. If you fish trout, smallmouth, or inshore saltwater gamefish, Ken’s Simple Streamer deserves a place in your fly box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baxter House Outfitters","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":36113342005410,"sku":"","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":36113342038178,"sku":"","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grizzly","offer_id":36113342070946,"sku":"","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive Grizzly","offer_id":36113342103714,"sku":"","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Grizzly","offer_id":36113342136482,"sku":"","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange Grizzly","offer_id":36113342169250,"sku":"","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack (one each color)","offer_id":36113342202018,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4016\/products\/20220902_160415.jpg?v=1662154624","url":"https:\/\/baxterhouseflyfishing.com\/products\/kens-simple-streamer-freshwater-saltwater-guide-fly","provider":"Baxter House River Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}