Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited Jan 8. 2016

Ken's Cuteling

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Ken's Cuteling

A small, soft baitfish imitation that will do a very good job standing in for a sculpin, but can be adapted to look like almost any small fish. Learn to tie it here using easily available materials - 

and a Velcro stick.

Originator: 
Ken Bonde Larsen
Pattern type: 
Cold saltwater fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
Medium
Species: 
brown trout, sea trout (sea run), steelhead (sea run)
Materials: 
Hook
Straight eye streamer size 6-4-2 (like the Daiichi 1750 or Tiemco 911S)
Weight
A few wraps of lead substitute
Tying thread
8/0 to suit body color
Eyes
Black plastic eyes or bead chain
Tail
Arctic fox or similar plus a bit of flash
Rear body
Holographic tinsel
Front body
STF fibers spun in a dubbing loop
Head
Body material combed back over the eyes

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