Far Bank Enterprises

RIO's Brammer Skinny Dipper

$74.99

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Description

A good way to explain the Skinny Dipper would be comparing a Bucktail Deceiver to a Bulkhead Deceiver, or my Jerk Jr. to my Fuzz Jr. In both cases one fly appears more sleek, slender, and can be tied compressed more 2D as is common for species such as Shiners. Whereas the others sport a full head profile and often more tubular bodies common for Mullet, Suckers, and Sculpin. The Skinny-Dipper came about as the application of these two ideas. The Rich Strolis Double Brush technique split between hooks for proper taper, while providing a Counterpart to the High and Tight profile of the Super Jerk. To finish it off, I went to the weightless Deer Hair Muddler Head which provided not only the Silhouette Counterpart that I needed but an Action Counterpart as well. This pattern is available for U.S. shipping only.

Specifications

Category

Streamers

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

subsurface

Action

baitfish imitation with lively head movement

Conditions

clear water, current, open water

Field Notes

This is a streamer pattern designed to imitate baitfish with a slim profile and a more substantial head for added movement. Fish it with strips and pauses around structure, weed edges, or current seams when trout are feeding on shiners, sculpin, or other small forage.

Pros

  • Slim baitfish profile for a natural look
  • Weightless deer-hair head adds movement and push
  • Good imitation for multiple forage types

Cons

  • May be less effective in very still water without active stripping
  • Specialty streamer pattern, so it can be more technique-dependent

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