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Green Butt Skunk

A white hair wing contrasts with a black body and bright chartreuse rear band.

At the vise
Intermediate
Common sizes
#4–8
From hook to fly

At the vise.

4 steps

Follow this base recipe in order. The materials list specifies one hook size; adjust proportions together when tying another size.

  1. Tail and rib

    Cover the shank with thread. Attach a short red tail and ribbing at the rear.

  2. Dub the body

    Wind a short chartreuse rear band, then a slim black body. Spiral tinsel forward and secure.

  3. Hackle and wing

    Wrap a sparse black collar. Tie a white calf-tail wing above it with tips near the bend.

  4. Finish

    Trim butts, whip finish, and cement the thread. Keep the wing sparse.

Beyond the bench

On the water.

Swing through suitable summer and fall steelhead holding water. Control the swing speed and depth with the line and cast.

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Recipe references

Original written instructions adapted from the sources below. Materials and methods may vary between versions.

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