Description
Fly Type: This is a subsurface streamer and leech/baitfish imitation. Its thick, dense body, from which it gets the name "Cigarren" (Swedish for "the cigar"), also makes it a powerful attractor fly.
Best Suited For: An excellent fly for targeting large, aggressive predators. It is a proven pattern for trout, bass, pike, and other species that feed on leeches or large baitfish.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is effective year-round. Its dark color and strong silhouette make it particularly deadly in murky or off-color water and during low-light conditions like dawn, dusk, or on overcast days.
Water Type: A versatile freshwater fly, primarily for rivers and lakes.
Best Location: The Cigarren works best in deep lake pools, near drop-offs, and in rivers with a good current. It should be fished near structure where large predators are known to hide.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its distinct profile. The thick, cigar-shaped body creates a strong silhouette and causes the fly to sink quickly into the strike zone. The soft, pulsating tail provides a lifelike movement that contrasts with the body and is a powerful trigger for a strike. Fish it with a slow, jerky retrieve to give the fly a "breathing" action in the water.