Since the weather is not your typical Midwest, springtime conditions, it seemed apropos to share a fly tying video. This particular video features a sculpin, streamer pattern that is tied on a jig hook. If it sounds complicated, trust me, it is not and you could simplify it even more if you wanted. For example, rather than tying in the ostrich and then more dubbing, you could go with a hackle collar instead. Also, you could substitute some variegated or pearl chenille instead of the dubbing loop. Regardless, this fly looks like a good pattern and the fact that it is tied on a jig-style hook makes it unique.
Speaking of the jig hook and slotted bead, this combination is becoming increasingly popular and it makes sense why. This fly will ride with the point oriented upward. This will surely help avoid snags and dredging the bottom of the water column for moss. It will also have a good sink rate due to the combination of the bead and lead wire. Don't get me wrong, while this fly will sink and as it is mentioned in the video, the fly can be fished on a floating line or Euro nymph set up and I don't see why you couldn't fish it on a sink-tip line for those deep runs and pools. On another note, while this fly is meant for trout, I have no doubt that bluegill, white bass, smallmouth, and largemouth would hit this thing too! This fly has a lot of good qualities and could very well become your next go-to fly.
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