Leech
Balanced Leech
Horizontally balanced lake leech
CharDeep
A tungsten-pin balanced fly that hangs horizontally in the water column — lethal under an indicator for char cruising at a fixed depth. Black, olive and claret are the colours.
Fish this when
Char holding at a specific depth over drop-offs. Under an indicator, the horizontal posture and soft undulation are impossible to ignore.
Why it works
The pin counterbalances the hook bend, making the fly hover level. Char approaching from the side see the full leech silhouette rather than the hook end.
Naturals it imitates
leech
aquatic worm
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Included in packs
Deep & streamer