StreamersJC Skunk Pygmy Sculpin
The JC Skunk Pygmy Sculpin is an effective streamer pattern that mimics small baitfish and sculpins. It features a two-tone color scheme for added realism and appeal.
Year Round
Intermediate
Trout, Bass
Overview
A compact sculpin imitation with an exaggerated head profile and weighted cone or dumbbell eyes. Tied with mottled marabou and barred rubber legs for movement, this fly rides low and pushes water—great for tight quarters and small streams where sculpin are present.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Streamer hook (here a Daiichi 1750), sizes 10 through 14
Thread: 6/0 or 140 Denier, black
Tail: Frost-tip crosscut rabbit strips, black
Body: Chenille, size medium, black
Head: Mini Sculpin Helmet, black
Fins: Frost-tip crosscut rabbit strips, black
Collar: 6/0 or 140 Denier, black
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round
Presentation
Streamers should be fished with an active retrieve. Vary your retrieve until you find what works best. Strip, pause, strip, pause is a good starting point.
When to Use
When fish are preying on baitfish or sculpins.
Water Type
Best in moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
This fly can be fished on a floating or sink tip line. Fish it on a short leader (3-4 feet) when using a sink tip line.
Visibility & Floatation
This fly will sink. The bead chain eyes and the marabou body contribute to its sinking behavior. It can be seen easily in most conditions due to its size and colored materials.
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