As many of you might know, I love slider type flies for trout. This is a smaller version of a slider that works great as a sculpin because it keeps a nice and wide head even when it gets wet. The other thing I love about this style of fly is that the deer hair work isn’t overly complicated and they can be tied fairly quickly. I have done well with this bug both on the strip and on the swing!
Material List
Hook : Fulling Mill 36040 Streamer Stripper - 4
Hook (Alternate): Gamakatsu B10S - 2 - 25 Pack
Eyes: Streamer Eyes Tungsten - 4.0mm - Red
Thread #1: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Medium Olive
Thread #2: Veevus GSP - 150 Denier - Black #11
GSP Alternate: UTC Ultra GSP - White - 130 Denier
GSP Alternate: Veevus GSP - 200 Denier - Black #11
Body: Ice Dub - Gold
Tail: Rabbit Zonker Strips - Olive
Head: Premo Deer Hair Strips - Olive
Head (Alternate #1): Wapsi Premo Deer Hair Strips - Olive
Head (Alternate #2): Nature's Spirit All-Purpose Deer Hair - Olive
Tool: Double Edge Razor BladesMaterials & Alternate Materials Listed Below