Squirrel Suit Streamer by James St. Clair

The Squirrel Suit Streamer (try saying that 5 times fast), designed by James St Clair, is a versatile jig-bomb style pattern built to get down fast, move naturally, and trigger aggressive eats. It’s a confidence fly for trout that works across multiple techniques and shines in spring conditions.

 Designed to fish under an indicator, in a Euro setup, or on the swing, the jig hook and weighted bead help the fly sink quickly and ride hook-point up—putting it right in the strike zone while minimizing hang-ups. The squirrel collar breathes and pulses with even the slightest movement, giving the fly life on the dead drift and triggering reaction strikes when swung at the end of the drift.

 This combination makes the Squirrel Suit especially effective in springtime, when flows are variable and colder water call for flies that reach depth quickly but still move naturally. Whether you’re fishing seams, pocket water, or tailouts, this is a pattern that consistently produces.