Prepping for a streamer fishing mission requires more than mimicking popular patterns. Begin by building a fly selection to cover the water column. The fly tying vise is a billow that stokes the fires of anticipation and excitement. As the embers begin to burn, I’m already covering the water column, envisioning the influence of current on marabou and the potential reaction of the fish to my flies. The “where” matters little, but in this case, I’ve created a fly selection for lake-run browns on a tributary of Lake Superior. It’s a fine case for this study, as the river is largely unfamiliar to me and the advice given arrived plain Jane via my local contact. “The fish eat lampreys, tie…