Rektor Sculpin

Fly: Trevor Nowak, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Talon black-curved nymph hook or Daiichi 2151, #1
Thread: Olive or Claret 6/0
Tail: Two cree or grizzly hackles tied over a clump of olive arctic fox
Body: Light olive mo-hair or dubbing enhancer
Wing: Groundhog or wolf or coyote fur
Optional gills: Red ostrich herl
Collar: Two wraps of natural pine squirrel, rabbit or mink X-cut strip
Pectorals: Olive, grey or brown arctic fox (or substitute)
Notes: This pattern is a hybrid of the popular Icelandic fly known as the Rektor, and one developed by Trevor’s dad, known as the mini-deciever. It was tested and proven pattern on the Tree River in the Canadian Arctic for charr and lake trout. The colours and sizes can be varied to match the sculpin species in the watersheds you fish.


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