StreamersSnowflake Sculpin
A streamer designed to imitate a sculpin, a type of small bottom-dwelling fish that is a favorite prey item of larger fish. The white color gives it a flashy appearance in the water.
Year Round
Advanced
Trout, Bass
Overview
An articulated streamer with contrasting colors—often white, tan, or cream—tied using marabou, rubber legs, and synthetic flash. Weighted with a conehead, this fly pushes water and excels in low-light conditions or when fish are reacting to bright streamers.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Head: Fish-Skull Sculpin Helmet, size mini, painted with white primer
Eyes: 3D prismatic eyes
Coating: Clear vinyl finish
Rear Hook: Daiichi 2546 saltwater hook, sizes 6
Rear Thread: 6/0 or 140 Denier, white
Rear Tail/Body: Crosscut Rabbit Strip, white
Articulated Shank: Fish-Skull Articulated Shank or similar
Front Thread: 6/0 or 140 Denier, white
Front Tail: Crosscut Rabbit Strip, white
Fins: 1/4-inch segments of Crosscut Rabbit Strip
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round.
Presentation
Fish this fly near the bottom with a slow, twitchy retrieve to imitate a sculpin.
When to Use
This fly is particularly effective in clear water, where its bright color can attract attention.
Water Type
This fly is effective in both stillwater and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
Use a sinking line or a sink-tip line to get this fly down quickly.
Visibility & Floatation
This fly sinks and is highly visible due to its bright white color.
