Join us to see who can tie the best version of Keslar’s Mini-Gulp Sculpin. Tim and Tom square off live on this great pattern for imitating small sculpins (and we both think it’s also a decent crayfish imitation). You don’t always need or want giant streamers for catching large trout, and this one is heavily weighted so it gets down into short, deep pockets quickly. It works fished with a tight line method, dead drift, or stripped as a traditional streamer.
Keslar’s Mini Gulp Sculpin
Hook: Size 10 or 12 Tactical Jig Hook (one with a longer shank like the 60-degree jig hook works better)
Thread: 6/0 brown or tan
Bead: Copper Slotted Tungsten 4.6mm
Tail: Brown Marabou
Body: Root beer Estaz Cactus Chenille or similar
Legs: Grizzly Flutter Legs Fl.Orange, plus barred black & brown
Head: Bruiser Blend Jr. Dubbing, Brown