Rektor Sculpin
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Fly: Trevor Nowak, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
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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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