xvigauge 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2017 This is a sculpin tied by a local fly fisherman that he uses to catch book trout in the GSMNP. Does anyone tie a version of the sculpin? If so, what is your recipe? Notice that it uses a "mini sculpin helmet for the head. I tied one that looks pretty close and will give it a try soon. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryon Anderson 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2017 It's kind of hard to see what the fly looks like when it's wet and partially obscured by the lovely little brookie it caught -- if you had (or could direct us to) a photo of one that was dry and well-displayed, it would be easier to answer your questions. From the picture you posted, about all I can tell is that it looks like it has a zonker strip on the top, maybe, and some kind of "flowy" material (marabou? fur? long-fiber dubbing?) with a little flash mixed in on the body. About the only part that's positively identifiable is the sculpin helmet, which you already mentioned. It looks like it works, whatever it's made of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve sparkie 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2017 Have look at Feather Bender Barry. Orde. Clarke on you tube also cadis fly shop also on you tube hope this helps checkout also Oliver Edwards sculpin pattern again on you tube Kind regards Steve sparkie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xvigauge 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2017 It's kind of hard to see what the fly looks like when it's wet and partially obscured by the lovely little brookie it caught -- if you had (or could direct us to) a photo of one that was dry and well-displayed, it would be easier to answer your questions. From the picture you posted, about all I can tell is that it looks like it has a zonker strip on the top, maybe, and some kind of "flowy" material (marabou? fur? long-fiber dubbing?) with a little flash mixed in on the body. About the only part that's positively identifiable is the sculpin helmet, which you already mentioned. It looks like it works, whatever it's made of. You are exactly correct. It is tied with olive rabbit zonker, no marabou but some other type of olive fur, and I believe a few strands of green crystal flash; at least that's how I tied it. I believe there are many variations and I also believe they would all work. BTW, it is tied with the hook up to help it from getting hung up on the bottom. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2017 Looks to be inspired by Barrs Meat Whistle but need hook size or style for better review Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xvigauge 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2017 Looks to be inspired by Barrs Meat Whistle but need hook size or style for better review I tied mine on a #6 streamer hook. And yes it resembles the Barr's Meat Whistle a lot and may even be the same thing except for the mini sculpin head. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutguy 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2017 Buy sculpin heads made by by Flymen. Use rabbit or squirrel strips. Use fur in a dubbing loop to make body. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2017 This is a sculpin tied by a local fly fisherman that he uses to catch book trout in the GSMNP. Does anyone tie a version of the sculpin? If so, what is your recipe? Notice that it uses a "mini sculpin helmet for the head. I tied one that looks pretty close and will give it a try soon.Joe Check out gp flyfisherman on Dec Flies from the Vise, very nice ties, great use of common, easily obtained materials, with plenty of room to innovate and do it "your way." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandflyx 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2017 a few I do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2017 GP, check thes out for the micro swap. More option, nice too. Thanks for the share Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites