Bullhead Diver
I use quite a lot of Sculpin patterns that use different zonker and muddler head combinations. This one is the latest addition to the line and it differs from the previous ones with having a reversed hook and dumbbell eyes. I usually fish these with quite a short line so castability is not the main function of the fly. However it is important to get it to sink fast and to have a lot of movement. The dumbbells are pretty heavy to offset the large muddler head and to keep the correct orientation in water all the time. The hook set upside down of course is to minimize hooking the bottom.
Hook: Mustad C52S or similar streamer hook.
Eyes: Large dumbbell eyes with Ultra 3D Epoxy eyes on top (Basic Honey color).
Rib: #M Oval Gold Tinsel.
Body: Light dubbing of your choice. I used a mix of Tan Saltwater Dub II and Brown Spectra Dubbing.
Tail/Wing: Magnum Rabbit Strip – Gold Variant, cut to taper towards the tail.
Fins: Wing feathers from hen Pheasant – dyed Golden Brown. Set to curve outwards.
Head: Deer hair – Natural, Golden Brown and Brown. Reinforced with UV-resin underneath after cutting.
