The Story
The original Pompadour Skater was one of the most effective steelhead skaters for over 20 years, thanks to its large, buoyant head and slender, low-riding body that kept it “sticky” on the surface and easy for fish to eat. It skated well, rarely dipped or twisted, and was tied on a heavy-wire TMC hook—until that hook’s discontinuation ended its mass production. Due to continued demand, I re-created it on a modern Ahrex hook, added a sighter, hot spots, and a new black-and-blue version that’s likely to be the top seller.
Description
The original Pompadour Skater was one of the most effective steelhead skaters for over 20 years, thanks to its large, buoyant head and slender, low-riding body that kept it “sticky” on the surface and easy for fish to eat. It skated well, rarely dipped or twisted, and was tied on a heavy-wire TMC hook—until that hook’s discontinuation ended its mass production. Due to continued demand, I re-created it on a modern Ahrex hook, added a sighter, hot spots, and a new black-and-blue version that’s likely to be the top seller.
