Deceiver
Lefty's Deceiver
Classic baitfish profile
Sea bassSubsurface
Lefty Kreh's baitfish hybrid — long bucktail tail with hackle wings. The lineage that most modern saltwater streamers descend from.
Fish this when
Clearer water, baitfish marks, harbour mouths and shallow reefs. Tied larger for autumn when bass key on bigger prey.
Why it works
Excellent movement without too much weight. Pause-heavy retrieves let the materials swim, which is when bass commit.
Naturals it imitates
sprat
mullet fry
small mackerel
general baitfish
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Shallow
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Heritage
ModernClassicHeritage
Modern
Included in packs
Baitfish & sandeel