Roach CTRW - pike streamer

Roach CTRW is a timeless color scheme – white-silver-pearl body, black back, and a vivid red belly. Clean, classic colors that have been catching toothy predators for decades. Sometimes the simplest patterns turn out to be the most effective – and in this fly, the strong flash and bright red signal do the job where more “creative” designs fail.
Available in two lengths: 13 cm and 18 cm – choose the right size depending on water conditions and fish activity.

COLOR: Roach CTRW
MODEL: Single Hook (single hook pike fly)
LENGTH: approx. 13–18 cm
ROD WEIGHT: 8–10 AFTM (optimal #9)
(13 cm casts well with a #8 rod, while 18 cm performs best with #9–10. Ultimately, it depends on casting style and conditions.)
WEIGHTING: None (recommended with a Cheburashka for spinning)
CONSTRUCTION: 70–80% Flash (white-silver-pearl body, red belly) + 20–30% Snow Runner (black back)
EYES: Tab Eyes
UV ACTIVITY: None
HOOK: Traper SW40, Ahrex TP610 or Ahrex PR320
TECHNIQUE: Fly rod / spinning
TARGET SPECIES: Pike, zander, big perch

The fly casts light and accurate – easily handled even with a #8 rod, but works best with #9.
Sheds water quickly during false casts and folds into a streamlined bullet shape.
In the water it swells, pulses, and undulates – giving off a strong but natural signal.
Visually large, yet light and easy to control.
You don’t have to animate it – but if you give it some hand action, it can surprise with unpredictable moves.
It also works great with a spinning rod.
Just add a Cheburashka and fish it your way – on the drop, like a jerkbait, or however you like best.
A baitfish pattern that starts working immediately – no overthinking needed.