The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
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Hard - 15-30 Min
Coldwater, Warmwater
This is a great pattern to have fun with to create exactly what you need for any situation where small baitfish and sculpin are present. For something that pushes a little more water in murky conditions, try using a wider fibered feather like schlappen or chinese neck hackle, and finish the fly by building a dubbing or wool head for a pattern that will really get those lateral lines fired up on predatory fish.
This is a great swing pattern that is not just for swing anglers. The articulated tail on this fly will dance and flap in the water wonderfully any way you want to fish it. This streamer is supposed to be a sculpin pattern, but will represent many different types of forage for predatory fish. The smaller size allows this fly to be fished in any situation, and won’t intimidate fish that may be discouraged from larger meals.
If fishing this in a river swing style, use a classic swing fishing approach with a down and across casting pattern. Cast towards the far bank, and down stream at about a 45 degree angle. Let the line take the fly down and across the river if fishing in a consistent current. If fishing across multiple currents, or need a slower presentation, throwing an upstream mend at the beginning of the retrieve can help. Like all streamers, use a slow presentation when the water temperatures are cold, and a faster presentation when it warms up.
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