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)

November 29, 2010 By Ross Purnell, Editor

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

Staton's Prostitot - Brown Trout Variation

Photo Alt Text Goes Here — 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

Photo Alt Text Goes Here — 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

Photo Alt Text Goes Here — 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

Photo Alt Text Goes Here — 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

Photo Alt Text Goes Here — 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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