Black Ghost

Black Ghost

The Black Ghost is one of the most iconic featherwing streamers in fly fishing — a New England classic that has been fooling trout and landlocked salmon in cold, deep lakes and rivers for nearly a century. Its striking black and white profile with a yellow hackle throat creates a bold, high-contrast baitfish silhouette that stands out in deep pools and low-light conditions. Strip it through the depths, swing it through current seams, or retrieve it along drop-offs to trigger aggressive strikes from fish that are actively hunting baitfish.

Pattern Details

• Style: Classic featherwing streamer / baitfish imitation
• Color: Black body, white featherwing, yellow hackle throat — high-contrast profile effective in deep water and low-light conditions
• Best water: Cold lakes, reservoirs, and rivers — deep pools, drop-offs, and current seams
• Target species: Trout, landlocked salmon, and other coldwater predators
• Techniques: Stripped through the water column, swung through current, or retrieved along structure and drop-offs
• Sizes available: 6, 8, 10

A timeless streamer that earns its place in any box — the Black Ghost has been producing on trout and salmon for generations and shows no signs of slowing down.