Guide
IllustrationWhite Humungus
Lure#8–10white / pearlBest: Jan, Oct–Dec
When to use
Used as a deep-water trout lure; fish big rainbows and browns in cold water by casting near shore and retrieving slowly. Effective when trout are feeding on fry.
Imitates
Attractor (large baitfish/roach fry lure)
Team position
Single fly (lure); often retrieved on sinking or intermediate line
Best methods
Straight-linedStatic
Dressing
- Hook
- lure hook, #8–10 (3X strong)
- Thread
- white or black 6/0
- Tail
- white or yellow bucktail or marabou
- Body
- white or yellow chenille/yarn
- Rib
- silver wire
- Hackle
- white or light dun hackle palmered
- Head
- large white foam or wrapped head
Often finished with large 3D eyes; exact dressing sources not found (proxy)
Pairs with
Retrieve & line
- Cold water — fish it slow and deep
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