The Black Nose Dace is a famous streamer pattern that has accounted for many trout and other species as well. Here's an easy step-by-step on how to tie it.
I have my fathers old fly book and he has a streamer that is very similar to that except it has white hair, two strips of peacock, and what looks like a grizzly wing. Is that another version of this streamer or something different?
Attractor patterns like the Mickey Finn rely on their colours to do the job. If we're tying a realistic pattern, then the eyes are required. Attractor patterns work great when the fish are in an aggressive mood, but the realistic patterns are overall, more reliable.
