Learn How to Tie the Butt Monkey

The Butt Monkey was originally created by Scott Smith to chase the large brook trout of Thunderbay, Ontario. The pattern is most famous for appearing in Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout. Fish this pattern as shown here with lead eyes or without per the original design. Fish this fly for any predatory bass or trout when you want to create the profile and swimming action of a sculpin or small baitfish.