Pistol Pete Hi-Country Fishing Flies, Size 6, Peacock Flash Whether you fish Pistol Petes with a spinning rod, fly rod, you will find Pistol Petes to be consistent fish-getters for all North American game fish Pistol Petes are very effective for trout, salmon, steelhead, pike, bass, crappie, walleye, and other freshwater game fish Pistol Petes are also being used effectively for many saltwater species The secret of the Pistol Pete is the action created by the small propeller on the front of the fly