StreamersSculpin Helmet Bugger
A streamer pattern that imitates a small sculpin, a favorite food of many predatory fish. It's tied with a Sculpin Helmet, which gives it a realistic profile and helps it sink quickly to the bottom, where sculpins are typically found.
Year Round
Intermediate
Trout, Bass
Overview
Combines the classic Woolly Bugger with a sculpin-shaped head like a Fish Skull Sculpin Helmet for added realism and jigging action. Rabbit strips, schlappen hackle, and heavy dubbing give it a broad profile and lifelike motion along the bottom.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: #02-06 Tiemco 5263
Thread: Black UTC 140
Head: Brown Sculpin Helmet
Tail: Black Marabou
Flash: Pearl Flashabou
Body: Black Chenille
Rib: Brassie Copper Wire
Hackle: Grizzly Rooster Cape
Gills: Red Marabou
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round
Presentation
Strip or swing this fly across the current in a river or near structure in a lake.
When to Use
This fly can be effective year round, as sculpins are a staple in the diet of many predatory fish.
Water Type
This fly is effective in both stillwater and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
Can be used on a sink tip or full sinking line to keep it near the bottom.
Visibility & Floatation
This fly is designed to sink. The Sculpin Helmet adds weight and a realistic profile.
