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Slumpbuster
How do you tie a Slumpbuster?
Slumpbuster is a streamer fly pattern for Trout, Smallmouth Bass. Find its 6 materials and 15 tying steps below.
The Slumpbuster is a versatile streamer designed by John Barr, effective for targeting trout and smallmouth bass. It imitates small baitfish and is fished with a stripping retrieve.
- Difficulty
- 3 of 5
- Target species
- Trout, Smallmouth Bass
- Pattern designer
- John Barr
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Materials
- Streamer Hook, TMC 5263, sizes 4-10
- Thread (70 Denier), Olive
- Brass Cone Head, Large
- Pine Squirrel Zonker Strip, Olive
- Flat Braid, Pearl
- UTC Ultra Wire, Medium, Gold
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Tying instructions
Add conehead to hook.
Create thread base extending length of shank.
Tie in wire along length of shank leaving 4 inches extending past bend.
Repeat process with braid.
Secure zonker strip (fur side up) at bend of hook. Approximately 1/3 of strip should extend past bend.
Wrap thread forward, then wrap braid forward creating a tapered body.
Secure braid behind conehead and trim excess.
Pull zonker strip forward and secure with thread.
Wrap wire forward, securing zonker strip. Wet fingers to separate hair while wrapping.
Trim excess wire.
Wrap remaining zonker around shank 2-3 times to form collar.
Secure with thread.
Trim excess zonker from collar.
Whip finish.
Trim tail to length.