best patterns-trolling streamers for FL trout/salmon?

[bulletbob]

 I only troll a few times a year typically  in spring at the south end of Cayuga Lake.. I would like to try trolling streamers this spring, but don't know that much about it.. I have trolled hair/ maribou jigs before and caught fish on them...  What are a few good patterns, and what hook size ??.. Is the Clouser pattern a decent starting point?... White?... Is any weight added such as a split shot to get them down a few feet?... Any info would be helpful.. I don't use planers, riggers etc, just out the back of the 14 foot  boat a couple hundred feet back... any helpful information would be well appreciated.. I always catch a few fish on plugs/spoon/jigs, but feel the right type and size streamer  might get a me a few more fish at certain times... bob

[JJBat150]

I pull streamer flies from the kayak spring and fall - Here's a few things I've learned.

 

Run them anywhere from 150-200 ft back - I run braid line with 30-50 ft of fluor top shot / leader 

 

Small split shots for depth; usually 3 - 3.5 ft above the fly

In the past I've tried using a section of 1 color of lead core, or sinking fly line, but found the KISS method to be best

 

Hook sizes depends on manufacturer of the flies; If I tie my own, use a #4 or #6 (my finished products are ugly, but still catch fish)

 

Haven't noticed a difference in hook-up rates on a tandem compared to a single hook.   A tandem does give you a larger presentation, however.

 

Smelt patterns work well, so do orange / red combinations

 

http://www.trollingflies.com/flyselections

https://rangeleyflyshop.com/collections/types?q=Tandem%20Trolling%20Streamers

https://flyshack.com

 

I've used "wiggle disc" to add action - never used a flasher / spin doctor

Here's some discussion on another thread ...  https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/90468-flasher-and-fly-on-finger-lakes/