Streamer - Laker/Striper

Gapen Laker/Striper Streamer Fly

The Gapen Laker/Striper Streamer was created in 1995 to entice lake trout in the far north, where its original job was to imitate the cisco. It has since proved itself on inland stripers in reservoirs such as Norfolk, Beaver, Cumberland and Texoma.

In those waters anglers found it also imitates shad, alewife and large shiner minnows. Today it is used on most predator game fish, including walleye, bass, northern pike, muskie, salmon and lake trout.

At a Glance

• Imitates – Cisco, shad, alewife and large shiners
• Colors – White, yellow, chartreuse, black/red, grey/white and brown/grey
• Size – #2/0
• Water – Northern lakes and large reservoirs
• Species – Lake trout, striped bass, walleye, bass, northern pike, muskie and salmon

Fishing Tips

• Match the color to the local baitfish. White and grey/white suggest shad and alewife.
• Use a sinking line to reach fish holding deep.
• Strip it in long pulls with pauses, like a fleeing baitfish.