Green Butt Skunk Variation Fly Tying Video

In this video Tony ties a Green Butt Skunk variation. The flies design developed from wanting a “low water” tie with fast sinking qualities. You can certainly use a sinking tip with this pattern but a Scandi Head and a floating or Intermediate Poly Leader will also work great. The fly will get down below the surface in a hurry with a “Summer Fly” profile.

green butt skunk variation

Green-Butt Skunk Variation

Hook: AJ Steelhead Iron, sizes 3-9
Thread: Black Veevus 10/0
Tag: Flat Silver Tinsel
Butt: Fl. Chartreuse Mini-Flat Braid
Rib: Medium Embossed Silver Lagartun
Body: Black Uni-Yarn
Hackle: Black Saddle Hackle
Wing: White Arctic Fox Tail

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3 Responses to Green Butt Skunk Variation Fly Tying Video

  1. Two Dogs says:

    Another great tie on a classic .

  2. Tony T. says:

    Two dogs,
    Thanks for the kind words. I’m pretty fond of this fly, as I took my first North Umpqua Summer Steelhead on a GBS.
    Thanks again, Tony

  3. Art Greer says:

    What was that tool you used to burn the fibers at the head of the GBS?

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