StreamerintermediateSouthwest & California
Balanced Leech
$5.50
Available Sizes8-12
Color Variations
maroonoliveblackbrown
Suspended perfectly horizontal like a leech doing yoga. The fish think it's real. The purists think it's cheating. Both are correct.
Meet the Tier
Phil Rowley
Stillwater Fly Fishing Store
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Phil invented the Balanced Leech — an internationally recognized pattern for stillwater fishing. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, he co-owns Stillwater Fly Fishing Store with Brian Chan and is a leading authority on chironomid and stillwater techniques worldwide.
Invented the Balanced Leech, international stillwater authority, co-owner Stillwater Fly Fishing Store
Meet All Our TiersQuick Facts
TypeStreamer
Difficultyintermediate
SeasonsSpring, Fall, Winter
Target SpeciesRainbow Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout
Sizes8-12
Best LocationsPyramid Lake, NV; Crowley Lake, CA
Where to Fish It
Pyramid Lake
NV · Lake
Crowley Lake
CA · Reservoir
Map unavailable. Locations for Balanced Leech: Pyramid Lake, NV; Crowley Lake, CA
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