Articulated Trout Streamer- Backwater

Spawn Fly Head Articulated Trout Streamer (The NUMBSKULL)

By: Jesse Males

When I first found out that you could catch big hungry trout on a 5-7” articulated streamer pattern I knew I was going to fall in love with tossing these big old flies downriver. Big streamer flies have long been my passion both in saltwater and for bass fishing, and now more recently for trout!

The NUMBSKULL is an articulated trout fly that is finished off with the Spawn Fly Head and is meaty enough to drive big hungry trout absolutely bonkers!

Below is an HD Step-by-Step fly tying video that takes you through the steps you need to whip up some of these bad larry’s for your next fishing trip!

Material List:


Thread: 210 Flat Wax Nylon

Hooks: Substitute B10s or Ahrex TP610

Tail Top: Tan Rabbit Strip

Tail Bottom: Gold Ice Dub

Tail Front: Tan 3/4” Tan Polar Fiber Brush

 Wire: Intruder Wire Grey (coming to our site soon!)

 Beads: LG Beads

 Body Top: Tan Zonker Strip

Body Bottom: Gold Ice Dub

 Legs: Grizzly Barred Flutter Legs

 Body Front: Tan 3/4” Tan Polar Fiber Brush

Spaw Head: Crash Test Yummy- Yellow

 

As you can see, these fish heads are a great way to finish off a nice steamer pattern and help at add a bit of realism and profile to the fly.

If you liked the fly tying video, be sure to check out more fly tying information at www.backwaterflyfishing.com.

You can also purchase my favorite saltwater flies at www.backwaterflies.com.

 

Until next time…HAPPY TYING and TIGHT LINES!!!

Jesse Males 

Not only does Jesse tie some amazing flies but he also guides on destination trips. If fly travel is your thing, then be sure to visit Jesse's guiding website for Costa Rica at www.506outdoors.com.

 

 

 

 

 

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