Olive Perch - Pike streamer

Olive Perch SPO – simply put… a perch. A classic that belongs in every fly box, because honestly – show me a body of water without perch. Exactly.

This pattern isn’t a loose interpretation – it’s a straight-up imitation: olive-green back, textbook vertical stripes, and an orange belly that predators don’t ignore.

It works because it looks familiar. It’s got everything it needs: natural tones, distinctive markings, and a bit of orange “meat” down low.

We added our custom flash blend – rich in hues but used sparingly, just enough to avoid turning the perch into a disco ball. It looks like a freshly panicked victim, not a lure trying too hard.

COLOR: Olive Perch SPO
MODEL: Single Hook (pike fly on a single hook)
LENGTH: approx. 13–18 cm
ROD WEIGHT: from 8–10 AFTM (ideally #9)
(13 cm casts well with a #8 rod, 18 cm works best with #9–10 – depending on your casting technique and conditions.)
WEIGHTING: None (recommended with a cheburashka weight for spinning)
BUILD: 70–80% Snow Runner (olive, dark green, orange), 20–30% Flash (gold, olive, subtle opal – delicate blend)
EYES: Tab Eyes
UV ACTIVITY: No
HOOK: Traper SW40, Ahrex TP610 or Ahrex PR320
TECHNIQUE: Fly rod / spinning
TARGET SPECIES: Pike and zander – wherever predators are familiar with the taste of perch

This fly casts confidently, handles wind well, and doesn’t get heavy when wet.

In the water it pulses naturally, flashes subtly – looking familiar, but not quite safe.

Performs in shallow water near reeds, but doesn’t fail when worked deeper over hard bottom.

For spinning – it pairs well with a cheburashka, slow drops, and light, irregular retrieves along structure.

A go-to streamer – with personality. Perch is always a solid choice.