My take on a large articulated streamer fly. It’s a Zonker style tie using muskrat fur strips for the wing, and Woolly Sparkle Dub for the head/shoulder build up. Has proven super effective for most predators – especially for brown trout and sea run brown.

Bacon Snack

Rear hook: Ahrex NS122 Light Stinger #4

Tread: White UTC 140

Zonkerstrip: Muskrat, rusty brown

Body: Brown cactus chenille 15 mm

Palmer hackle: Grizzly saddle dyed rusty brown

Connection: Mono or fluorocarbon 15 – 30 pound

Beads: 3 glass beads

Front hook: Ahrex NS110 Streamer S/E #2

Tread: White UTC 140

Flash: Fine flashabou mix copper red

Zonkerstrip: Muskrat, rusty brown

Body: Brown cactus chenille 15 mm

Palmer hackle: Grizzly saddle dyed rusty brown

Head/shoulder: Build up with Woolly Sparkle Dub, Campfire Redhead and Dirty Brunette

Eyes: 3D Eyes secured with superglue (gel)

See Bacon Snack swimming under water here…

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