Rainbow Trout SRTH — Huchen Streamer

Rainbow Trout SRTH is a huchen fly inspired by rainbow-trout colours, a familiar sight in many European rivers from Austria and Germany through Slovenia and Bosnia to the Dunajec, Poprad and San. On these waters the pattern earned a reputation as one of the most versatile flies in its category. As an additional advantage, this colour scheme has long been regarded as a genuine big-pike killer on lakes containing whitefish. Subtle transitions of grey, olive, pink and blue, with a light pearl sheen and delicate spots, capture the character of a rainbow trout. The proportions, colour balance, natural profile and stable action in current have all been carefully refined. Weighted versions are available for fast runs, deep channels and winter conditions.
 
Specifications:
COLOUR: Rainbow Trout SRTH
MODEL: Single Hook
LENGTH: approx. 15–18 cm
ROD WEIGHT: #8–10 AFTMA, ideally #9
WEIGHTING: select from the available options; a Cheburashka weight is recommended for spinning
CONSTRUCTION: Snow Runner (Nayat)
UV ACTIVITY: Yes — a subtle addition improves underwater visibility
HOOK: Traper SW40, Ahrex TP610 or Ahrex PR320
METHOD: fly fishing / spinning
TARGET SPECIES: huchen, taimen, the largest trout and pike
 
Construction and action
 
The fly casts lightly and accurately, comfortably even on a #8 rod; the larger sizes are best matched with #9–10 tackle.
 
It sheds water quickly during false casting and collapses into a slim projectile. In the water it opens, pulses and produces a strong but natural signal.
 
It looks large in the water while remaining light and easy to cast. It does not need exaggerated animation, although a stronger hand movement can make it react with an unexpectedly irregular kick.
 
The construction is designed for fly tackle but also works very well with spinning gear, particularly when fished with a Cheburashka weight.
 
It is also an effective pike fly that works straight away, without overcomplicating the presentation.