Slumpbuster Natural – Streamer Fly Fishing Fly

Slumpbuster Natural – Streamer Fly Fishing Fly for Trout

The Slumpbuster Natural is a realistic streamer fly fishing fly tied in natural tones to closely imitate the sculpin, crayfish, and baitfish that large trout actively hunt on Colorado’s Western Slope tailwaters. The natural colorway — a blend of tan, brown, and mottled earth tones — is one of the most effective color choices in clear, low water conditions on the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan, and Colorado River, when trout are visually keyed in on prey and less likely to chase bright attractor patterns.

Strip it through deep runs, hop it along the bottom, or swing it through tailouts to trigger predatory strikes from large brown and rainbow trout throughout the season.

• Pattern Type: Streamer fly fishing fly
• Color: Natural – tan/brown/mottled tones matching real sculpin and baitfish
• Target Species: Trout (rainbow, brown, cutthroat)
• Technique: Tight-line streamer, swing, strip, or bottom-hop retrieve
• Best On: Roaring Fork River, Frying Pan River, Colorado River
• Conditions: Most effective in clear, low water; runs, riffles, pools, undercut banks

Available in store at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO.