StreamersPurple Near Nuff Sculpin
The Purple Near Nuff Sculpin is an articulated-style sculpin imitation featuring a Fish Skull helmet and rabbit strip construction for maximum movement and profile. This pattern combines white and purple barred rabbit strips with flash accents to create an aggressive, lifelike presentation that triggers strikes from predatory fish.
Year Round
Advanced
Trout, Bass, Pike
Overview
The Purple Near Nuff Sculpin utilizes magnum rabbit strips to create substantial movement and water displacement, making it highly effective for targeting aggressive fish. The Fish Skull helmet provides a realistic sculpin head profile while adding weight for a jigging action. The purple barred wing adds visual contrast and triggers strikes, while the UV cure resin creates a durable, smooth head finish.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Ahrex SA280 Minnow Hook, Size #2
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread 12/0, White
Bead: Fish Skull Sculpin Helmet, Medium, White
Tail: Hareline Magnum Rabbit Zonker Strips, White/Pearl
Body: Hareline Magnum Rabbit Zonker Strips, White/Pearl
Wing: Hareline Grizzly Barred Magnum Rabbit Strips, Purple/Barred
Flash: Hareline Krystal Flash, Purple
Eyes: Hareline Double Pupil Lead Eyes, Medium, Red/White
Adhesive: Solarez UV Cure Resin, Bone Dry
Fishing Tips
Season
Effective year-round, particularly productive during spring and fall when sculpins are most active and trout are feeding aggressively.
Presentation
Strip with aggressive, erratic retrieves punctuated by pauses to allow the fly to sink and create a jigging motion. Vary retrieve speed to match fish activity levels.
When to Use
Ideal for targeting large, predatory fish in areas where sculpins are present. Especially effective in low-light conditions, early morning, late evening, or on overcast days.
Water Type
Excels in both rivers and stillwater environments. Fish along rocky bottoms, drop-offs, undercut banks, and structure where sculpins naturally reside.
Rigging Suggestions
Use 6-8 weight rods with 1X-2X fluorocarbon leaders, 3-4 feet in length. Add split shot or use a sinking line in deeper water to get the fly down quickly.
Visibility & Floatation
Sinks readily due to the lead eyes and Fish Skull helmet. The rabbit strips create excellent swimming action on the retrieve, with the purple barred wing providing high visibility in murky water or low-light conditions.
