Flymen Fishing Company

Fly Tying Kit: The Sculpin Bandito

$25

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Description

An articulated, weighted sculpin pattern for fishing on the riverbed or sand flats Everything you need to tie 6 Sculpin Bandito flies The Bandito Sculpin is a weighted articulated Sculpin pattern designed to be fished on the bottom of a riverbed or salt flat. It is simple to tie and its unique Bandito Sculpin Head with the hook facing upwards enables the fly to glide over any obstacle and avoid snagging. Bandito Sculpin Helmet: Adds the necessary weight for a grounded approach and a realistic flat sculpin profile. Articulated Shanks: designed to promote a realistic swimming action. Rabbit Fur and Silicone Legs: Easy breathing materials enhance lifelike movement. Kona hooks: Positioned at the back of fly to snare short-striking fish Living Eyes: Entraps fish with a look so real, it’s almost criminal. This Fly-Tying Kit contains everything you need to tie 6 Bandito Sculpins, including step-by-step tying instructions, to make it easy for you to get your hands on the various needed fly-tying materials all in one place. Black Included Materials Kona BGH hooks Fish-Skull Bandito Sculpin Heads Fish-Skull Living Eyes Fish-Skull Next Generation Shanks Cross-Cut Rabbit strips Silicone Legs Not included: Thread (black and fl. orange), glue, fly tying tools

Specifications

Category

Fly Accessories

Length

3 in (76 mm)

Field Notes

This is a fly tying kit for building a weighted articulated sculpin pattern. The finished fly is designed to be fished on the bottom over riverbeds or sand flats, where the upturned hook and sculpin head help it glide over obstacles and reduce snagging.

Pros

  • Weighted head helps keep the fly down near the bottom
  • Articulated design adds realistic swimming action
  • Upturned hook orientation helps avoid snags
  • Kit includes materials for 6 flies

Cons

  • Thread and glue are not included
  • Requires fly tying skill and tools not included in the kit

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