T
he articulated slider has been my top producer for years, but the new Wedge Head takes the action to a whole new level. In this tutorial, I’m showing you the exact trimming technique I use to give this fly its signature "hunt" in the water.
In this video:
The Design: Why the wedge shape outperforms traditional heads.
The Trim: A deep dive into shaping the head for maximum movement.
The Action: How to fish this slider for trophy trout.
Material List
Hook: Gamakatsu B10S - 2 - 100 Pack
Hook (Alternate): Fulling Mill 6040 Streamer Stripper - 2
(Back) Hook: Umpqua XT350 Hook - 4
(Back) Hook (Alternate): MFC 7050 Wide Gap Streamer Hook - 4 - 25 Pack
Articulation Wire: Senyo Intruder Trailer Hook Wire - Regular - Red
Eyes: Double Pupil Lead Eyes - Medium - Fl. Pink w/ White & Black
Eyes (Alternate): Double Pupil Lead Eyes - Medium - Yellow w/ White & Black
Body: Ice Dub - Gold
Body (Alternate): Ripple Ice Dub - Gold
Tail: Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou - Fl. White (UV)
Tail (Alternate): Wapsi Strung Blood Quill Marabou - White
Tail 2: Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou - Burnished Golden Tan
Tail 2 (Alternate): Wapsi Strung Blood Quill Marabou - Tan
Beard: Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Cream
Beard (Alternate): Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - White
Head: Varner Late Season 3"x4" Big Bug Hair - Bleached
Head (Alternate): Varner Late Season 3"x4" Big Bug Hair - Ginger Bleach
Head 2: Varner Late Season 3"x4" Big Bug Hair - Tan
Head 2 (Alternate): Varner Late Season 3"x4" Big Bug Hair - Natural
Glue: Fly Tyer's Z-Ment
Razor Blade: Double Edge Razor BladesMaterials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
