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Staton Klein's Juvenile Trout Imitations

Staton Klein's Juvenile Trout Imitations

Recipes for five variations on Staton's Prostitot streamer fly. From top to bottom: brown trout, juvenile brook trout, whitefish, cutthroat trout, and rainbow trout. (Jay Nichols photo)

Five variations on Staton Klein's Prostitot fly. Click here for detailed tying instructions for Staton's Prostitot. 

Staton's Prostitot - Brown Trout Variation

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Staton's Prostitot, brown trout. (Jay Nichols photo)
  • Front Hook: #1 Gamakatsu Worm Hook (nickel finish) 01410.
  • Rear Hook: #1 Gamakatsu Worm Hook (nickel finish) 01410.
  • Thread: White UTC Ultra GSP 100 denier.
  • Articulated Loop: Tyger Leader 30lb
  • Body: EP 3D Back Country Fibers over yellow EP 3D Minnow Fibers.
  • Pectoral Fins: Super Gotcha Ice Fur.
  • Eyes: ¼" Hareline 3D Eyes (Super Pearl Eye/Black Oval Pupil).
  • Spots: Black and red Puffy Paint.

Staton's Prostitot – Brook Trout Variation

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Staton's Prostitot, brook trout. (Jay Nichols photo)
  • Front Hook: #1 Gamakatsu Worm Hook (nickel finish) 01410
  • Rear Hook: #1 Gamakatsu Worm Hook (nickel finish) 01410
  • Thread: White UTC Ultra GSP 100 Denier
  • Articulated loop: Tyger Leader 30lb
  • Body: White EP-Fiber
  • Eyes: ¼" Hareline 3D Eyes (Super Pearl Eye/ Black Oval Pupil)
  • Sharpie: Olive, Light-Purple, Grey
  • Spots: Light Blue Puffy Paint

Staton's Prostitot – Whitefish Variation

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Staton's Prostitot, whitefish. (Jay Nichols photo)
  • Front Hook: #1 Gamakatsu Worm Hook (nickel finish) 01410
  • Rear Hook: #1 Gamakatsu Worm Hook (nickel finish) 01410
  • Thread: White UTC Ultra GSP 100 Denier
  • Articulated loop: Tyger Leader 30lb
  • Body: Menhaden EP-3D Fiber over Grey EP-Fiber
  • Eyes: ¼" Hareline 3D Eyes (Super Pearl Eye/ Black Oval Pupil)
  • Sharpie: Light-Purple, Grey

Staton's Prostitot – Cutthroat Trout Variation

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Staton's Prostitot, cutthroat trout. (Jay Nichols photo)
  • Front Hook: #1 Gamakatsu Worm Hook (nickel finish) 01410
  • Rear Hook: #1 Gamakatsu Worm Hook (nickel finish) 01410
  • Thread: White UTC Ultra GSP 100 Denier
  • Articulated loop: Tyger Leader 30lb
  • Body: Sand EP- 3D Fiber
  • Pectoral Fins: Super Gotcha Tan Ice Fur
  • Eyes: ¼" Hareline 3D Eyes (Orange Eye/ Black Oval Pupil)
  • Sharpie: Red, Yellow, Orange, Tan, Pink, Light-Purple
  • Spots: Black Puffy Paint

Staton's Prostitot – Rainbow Trout Variation

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Staton's Prostitot, rainbow trout. (Jay Nichols photo)
  • Front Hook: #1 Gamakatsu Worm Hook (nickel finish) 01410
  • Rear Hook: #1 Gamakatsu Worm Hook (nickel finish) 01410
  • Thread: White UTC Ultra GSP 100 Denier
  • Articulated loop: Tyger Leader 30lb
  • Body: Backcountry EP- 3D Fiber over Polar Bear EP-Fiber
  • Pectoral Fins: Pink Ice Fur
  • Eyes: ¼" Hareline 3D Eyes (Super Pearl Eye/ Black Oval Pupil)
  • Sharpie: Pink
  • Spots: Black Puffy Paint

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