Graffam's Hustler

Cheech 4/11/21

The Hustler is a great pattern as a general use jig style nymph that can be tied as light or as heavy as you would like.  This fly originally uses offset beads to get to maximum depths (we listed the off-set beads on the recipe) but we decided to use a normal slotted bead in this video.  Available now from Umpqua in both light and dark iterations, it should be in your regular rotation for fishing!  See the link below to purchase these flies pre-tied. 

BUY PRE-TIED HUSTLERS HERE!
Material List
  • Hook: Umpqua XC400BL-BN - 14
  • Thread: Veevus Fly Tying Thread - Black - 14/0
  • Bead: Fasna Offset Tungsten Beads - 2.8 mm - Gold
  • Bead Alternate: Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.2mm - Gold
  • Bead Alternate: Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.0mm - Gold
  • Tail: Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack - Dark Pardo
  • Body: Hareline Dubbin - Hare's Ear
  • Body Alternate: SLF Spikey Squirrel Dubbing - Natural Fox
  • Rib: Sulky Metallic Tinsel - Opalescent
  • Collar: Fly Fish Food “Duck Butt” CDC - Dark Gray Dun
  • Collar Alternate: Nature's Spirit CDC - Medium Slate Dun
  • Head: Ice Dub - Peacock Black
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    Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads
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    Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors

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    Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads

    Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads

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    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
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    Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook
    Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook

    Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook

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    Nature's Spirit CDC
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    Nature's Spirit CDC

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    Veevus Fly Tying Thread
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    Veevus Fly Tying Thread

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    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook
    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook

    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook

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    Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads
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    Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads

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    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads
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    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads

    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads

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    Umpqua XC400BL-BN
    Umpqua XC400BL-BN

    Umpqua XC400BL-BN

    $8.95
    Hanak H 450 BL Jig Hook
    Hanak H 450 BL Jig Hook

    Hanak H 450 BL Jig Hook

    $8.95
    Firehole Sticks 516 Jig Hook
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    Firehole Sticks 516 Jig Hook

    $8.35
    SLF Spikey Squirrel Dubbing
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    SLF Spikey Squirrel Dubbing

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    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo
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    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo

    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo

    $13.75
    Sulky Metallic Tinsel
    Sulky Metallic Tinsel

    Sulky Metallic Tinsel

    $4.99
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    Umpqua XC210BL-BN Perdi-Jig Hook
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    Umpqua XC210BL-BN Perdi-Jig Hook

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    Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook
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    Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook

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