{"product_id":"starlite-leech-fly","title":"Starlite Leech Fly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Starlite Leech Fly is a bold leech-style streamer built to look alive in the water and trigger reaction eats from predatory fish. It has a strong reputation as a must-have “searching” pattern when you need a fly that stands out and moves with every twitch. Tie one on for trout, bass, and other fish that hunt meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Imitates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pattern imitates a leech, along with other dark, swimming forage like small baitfish or young lamprey. Its flowing profile and pulsing materials give it a lifelike swim even on a slow retrieve. The bright head color options add a hot-spot that can help fish track the fly in broken water or low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe like the Starlite Leech Fly because it blends a proven leech silhouette with attention-grabbing color choices, so you can match the mood of the day without switching to a totally different pattern. It is tied by Umpqua Feather Merchants, so you get consistent construction and clean proportions. It is offered in size 2, which is a great big-meal profile for aggressive fish and for covering water with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTied by Umpqua Feather Merchants\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliable, fish-ready build quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeech\/streamer profile\u003c\/strong\u003e that pulses and swims with minimal input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chartreuse Head\/black, Pink, Purple, Red Head\/black, Red Head\/purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-tied variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each fly may vary slightly from photos due to the handmade nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flies that are not individually packaged are not returnable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComparisons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarlite Leech Fly vs Woolly Bugger:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Woolly Bugger is a classic, simple leech and baitfish stand-in that fishes well in almost any water, often with a more subtle look. The Starlite Leech Fly brings a louder visual trigger with its bright head options, making it a better choice when you want extra visibility, a stronger target point, or a more aggressive presence. Choose the Bugger for a natural, toned-down approach, choose the Starlite Leech when you want the fly to pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarlite Leech Fly vs Balanced Leech:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Balanced Leech is designed to hover and ride level, which shines under an indicator or on a slow, controlled presentation in lakes. The Starlite Leech Fly is more of a traditional swimming leech look, built to move and pulse as you retrieve or swing it. Pick the Balanced Leech when you need a steady, hanging presentation, pick the Starlite Leech when you want more swim and a stronger visual trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarlite Leech Fly vs Clouser Minnow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Clouser Minnow is a baitfish pattern that tends to ride hook point up and get down fast, which is great for probing depth and keeping the fly tracking true on a strip. The Starlite Leech Fly focuses more on a flowing, breathing profile that suggests a leech or soft-bodied swimmer. Choose the Clouser when you want a darting baitfish feel and a quicker sink, choose the Starlite Leech when you want a slower, pulsing swim and a larger leech-style silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Black\/Red Head \/ 2","offer_id":48478300438761,"sku":"SKU052857142983-LG048","price":5.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple \/ 2","offer_id":48478300471529,"sku":"SKU052857142969-LG049","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Purple\/Red Head \/ 2","offer_id":48478300504297,"sku":"SKU052857143034-LG050","price":5.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/umpqua-flies-starlite-leech-fly-1199954396.jpg?v=1761908044","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/starlite-leech-fly","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}