I have been a big fan of of John Barr's, Slumpbusters! They are a great little streamer that features pine squirrel strips as the main ingredient of the fly. I am also a big fan of ruby eyed flies and brill. Well put that those ingredients together and voila, A Ruby Eyed, Brill Slumpbuster. A small streamer that is a great fish catcher! The original pattern uses flat braid for the body but I prefer brill as a variation!The cutthroat trout in the backcountry of Banff National Park loved them. I know they can be used anywhere there are trout! They have an excellent profile in the water and once wet, the pine squirrel is very enticing to the trout! Fish Slumpbusters on a sink tip or weighted to get down into deeper water! Many individuals weight the front end of their Slumpbusters and fish it with a floating line. Cast it to a bank and make it pitch as you retrieve it! Hold on tight!
Next week, Ralf Kuntzman returns as our guest tyer. I absolutely love Ralfs creative flies. Wayne McElderry will be our guest tyer on February 18th.
Finally, Willy, and his brother George Spyksma needs help during the Sportsman Show March 8 to 10th. Give Willy a call or text to help him! (403-392-1956). You are at a booth encouraging people/ kids tie a fly and watch a slide show or two! Always a fun time. You can e-mail Willy too at: whspyksma@gmail.com.
Ruby Eyed Brill Slumpbuster (A variant of John Barr's original)
Hook: Streamer 3XL or 4XL size 8
Thread: 8/0 colour to match
Conehead: Small with red glass bead
Weight: Lead substitude 0.025
Tail and Overwing: Pine Squirrel
Body: Brill or Flat Braid
Wire: Small, colour to suit your streamer
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