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Zoo Cougar |
HOOK:
THREAD:
BODY/TAIL:
RIBBING:
OVERWING:
HEAD:
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Mustad 9672 #4
Gudebrod GX2
Brown Maribou
Med. Copper Wire
Hen Pheasant
Brown Deer Body Hair
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The Zoo Cougar is one on the newer streamer patterns around. Developed by Michigan's own Kelly Gallup, now a Montana resident, the Zoo Cougar is well received by BIG Brown Trout.
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Step By Step:
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Start with a threadbase.
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Tie in a very full maribou feather forming the tail.
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Tie in a length of medium copper wire for the rib.
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Twist the maribou feather to form a "rope".
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Wrap it up the hook shank to form a body. Make sure to stop well short of the eye, you need to leave lots-o-room for the head.
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Wrap copper wire up forming a rib.
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Tie in 2 overwing feathers on top.
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Tie in the first bunch of deer hair. Stack and pack it, don't cut the tips off & don't stack it too uniformly, better to go for the tapered look.
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Secure tightly the first bunch of deer hair, bring the thread in front of the bunch, but still behind the hook eye.
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Stack, pack and trim the ends off of another bunch of deer hair. Tie in. Half hitch or whip finish.
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Using a razor, trim the underside flat.
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Remove any stray hairs from the bottom; ensure the hook gap is clear.
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Using the razor again, this time bent to form a semi-circle, trim the head to form a slight wedge.
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With a little work you should achieve the Zoo Cougars signature profile. Cement the thread wraps if desired.
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Top view.
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Additional Tips/Photos:
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- You can also use Mallard Flank for the overwing, but I find the coloring with hen pheasant better immitates a sculpin.
- Use a sharp double edge razor for all trimming work. Watch your fingers or break off the opposite side and make it a "sinlge edge".
- Other good colors for Zoo Cougars are green and yellow.
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Tied By: Eric Zadorecky |
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