Black & Gold SBG - Pike streamer
Black & Gold SBG is one of those patterns that needs no introduction. An incredibly versatile fly with countless pike, zander, perch – and probably a few unnamed species – to its credit. A favorite of Steffen Schulz and many others. Like most black lures, it works always and everywhere. If we had to pick just one fly to take to a desert island, this would be it.
Available in two lengths: 13 cm and 18 cm – choose the right size depending on water conditions and fish activity.
COLOR: Black & Gold SBG
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, 18 cm performs best with #9–10. Ultimately, it depends on casting style and conditions.)
WEIGHTING: None (recommended with a Cheburashka for spinning)
CONSTRUCTION: 80–90% Snow Runner (black), 10–20% Flash (gold)
EYES: Tab Eyes
UV ACTIVITY: not applicable
HOOK: Traper SW40, Ahrex TP610 or Ahrex PR320
TECHNIQUE: Fly rod / spinning
TARGET SPECIES: Pike, zander, perch and other predators – in all conditions
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 yet 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.