Streamer fishing in CO lakes is far different than streamer fishing in rivers. You don't want the fly to have too much weight, or else it sinks. Heavy, river streamers quickly sink and get caught up in weed beds.
1. Woolley Bugger
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| The woolly bugger is the best overall attractor in lake fishing in CO. It accurately represents leeches, hellgrammites, and minnows. The Marabou tail provides excellent movement. Best in sizes 6-8 in colors |
2. Zonker
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| The zonker provides a realistic minnow pattern whose hook rides point up thus avoiding snags on weed beds and rocks. The zonker's shiny underbelly attacks trout from all directions when stripped through the water. |
3. Barr's Meat whistle
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| The meat whistle's jig style hook is perfect for lakes. Whether from a pontoon or from the shore, this fly provides excellent movement. |
4. Galloup Dungeon
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| When going for big fish, this is the best bet. The articulated body coupled with legs and a marabou tail gives this fly great movement in the water. |
5. Zoo cougar
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| Another Galloup fly, the zoo cougar barely sinks under the water. This fly is best used in shallower lakes and ponds where its shining underbelly attracts trout from underneath. |
