Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Bugs from the Bench...Mink Sculpin Streamer

I havn't been doing much tying here lately , with the longer days and more outside activities to do it just seems like I never find the time. Oh , I may sit down and tie one or two of something that I want for an outing but no serious bench time to speak of. This past week while rummaging through my fly boxes I noticed there was a big void where one of my favorite patterns usually resides. P1010332 This fly is one that I definitely don't like to be without , whether I'm fishing one of the small Blue Ribbon trout streams, a larger river like the Niangua or even chasing carp out on the flats at my favorite lake this fly is often my first choice. It just happens to be my go to , everyone's got at least one of those patterns in their arsenal...It doesn't look like much but it's a cinch to tie and for me it just plain catches fish. P1010361-1 Various different color patterns work well on this fly but a good old olive variation is pretty hard to beat. P1010710 P1010718 I found a little time and sat down at the bench this weekend and knocked a few out to take care of that empty spot. If you're looking for a small streamer pattern that's an easy tie and catches a myriad of fish, give it a try , I don't think you'll be disappointed. Following is the recipe for my Mink Sculpin Streamer : Hook...............................................................................2x long streamer hook (size 6) Conehead...........................................................................Medium Tungsten Body.............................................................................Mink Strip Underbody..........................................................Ice Dub (or other flashy dubbing)- Picked Out for Fuller Body and flash Legs............................................................................Rubber or Spandex legs of choice Photobucket Hope it serves you as well as it has me on many a fishing trip!

16 comments:

  1. That one looks familiar see it stuck in more than a few fish lips!

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    1. Maybe one or two over the years. You know what they say , even a blind squirrel....

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  2. Still need to sit down and tie one.

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    1. They work pretty good on the local carp and drum as well as trout from my experience.

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    1. It's got all of the attributes I like in a fly...easy to tie and catches fish to boot.

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  4. Good looking tie. I didn't even know there was mink strip. Off to that new fly shop...

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  5. Thanks Jim....I started out using squirrel strips for this pattern but then came across the mink strips in a local flyshop and found that they have much better action in the water. They're comparable to rabbit strips except smaller and I like them better for tying smaller sized flies.

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  6. Great streamers.
    And from your posts they work very well.

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    1. Thanks...Not nearly as aesthetically pleasing to the eye as your streamers Brk Trt but the fish seem to approve.

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  7. Such a good looking streamer...will have to find me some mink strips.

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    1. I fooled a few fish with one out your way a couple years ago...I think you'll like the results.
      Those mink strips weren't readily available in my area but out there in flyfishermens "Gods Country" I don't imagine you'll have much trouble.

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  8. Can you send me some step-by-step instructions? I'm a newbie and this fly has Bass Killer written all over it.

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    1. No problem Anthony... Give me until after the holiday weekend and I'll send something you're way that will make it an easy tie for you. If you stop back by leave me an e-mail address so I know where to send it to.

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  9. good deal man!! saw your TR on the drake.

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    1. Appreciate you stopping by and checking out my senseless ramblings over here...glad you enjoyed it!

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