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RIO's King Squirrely Muddler

$44.99

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Description

"Big, nasty streamers in muddy water are a blast, but day-in and day-out, smaller, more realistic and precisely-tied patterns are way more consistent, particularly in standard, clear water conditions. This pattern is a downsized version of the popular saltwater Kinky Muddler, and has claimed countless large trout – browns, rainbows, cutts, and brookies measured in pounds, not inches. Its rounded Kinky Muddler head, bulging eyes, and wide collar create a little vortex that animates the squirrel zonker body into a kicking, wiggling motion. Because it is so mobile and looks so much like a little fish, it works its magic whether stripped, swung or even dead drifted, and it’s a devastating trout spey fly as well."

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Fly, Trout, Brown Trout
Presentation
Subsurface, Kicking
Techniques
Casting, Finesse, Fly Casting
Conditions
Clear Water, Open Water
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a trout streamer designed to imitate baitfish and leeches, especially effective when fish are feeding on larger prey. It can be stripped for an active swimming motion, swung through runs, or dead-drifted in clear water when a more natural presentation is needed. It also fits trout spey setups well for covering water efficiently.

Pros

  • Highly mobile squirrel zonker profile
  • Works stripped, swung, or dead-drifted
  • Effective on large trout and trout spey setups

Cons

  • Can be overkill for small or highly pressured fish
  • Best results usually require streamer-specific presentation

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