Great streamer based on Russ Madden’s Circus Peanut. It’s the fly that started it all and is a great platform. Pretty much needs to be in everybody’s boxes.
Rear Hook- ahrex trout predator size 2 other hooks like the B10s in the same size also work
Tail- Blood Quill Marabou
Flash- 4 inch holographic bandaboo or Flashabou or angel hair or ripple ice fibers or well you get the idea
Body- UV Polar chenille I like the movement or flash. To make a less flashy fly use schlappen I would probably dub a thin body to help protect the schlappen.
2 rubber legs trimmed a little short on each side. I prefer to use to contrasting colors.
Schlappen about as long as the polar chenille or whatever taper you prefer. Barred schlappen and marabou work great I just didn’t have any on hand.
Connection- heavy mono or fluorocarbon or beadalone or a connection shank or Senyo’s intruder wire
I prefer one 8 mm plastic bend but you can add more for bigger longer flies. This steamer platform can be configured in so many ways it’s why the Circus Peanut is so great.
Front hook- ahrex trout predator size 1 or whatever
Body- UV Polar chenille
4 rubber legs down each side of the hook I keep these full length.
Schlappen perhaps a little longer than the first piece to achieve a good taper.
1.5 Senyo’s chromatic brush but really do I need to say there are other options
Dumbbell eyes I prefer small and medium I want this fly to jig but not depth charge the river bottom looking for subs.
I finish the head with ripple ice dub- it kind of turns this fly into a slider.
140 Veevus thread and bone dry to secure everything.
22 июн 2024
