Zoo Cougar

Hook:

2 - 8 Tiemco 300 6XL Streamer Hook

Thread:

UTC 100 Denier Gel-Spun Yellow

Tail:

Clump of Yellow Marabou

Body:

Pearl Mylar braid

Under Wing:

Small bunch of White bucktail

Wing:

Dyed Yellow Mallard Breast feather tied flat on top of hook

Head:

Yellow Deer Hair - trimmed Muddler style - flat on bottom

The Zoo Cougar is a very popular Sculpin style streamer that was originated by Kelly Galloup here in Michigan.  There is no weight incorporated in this streamer - it is meant to be fished with a sinking line (or leader) and flutter just under the surface to tempt the big Browns as they lay in hiding waiting to strike an innocent sculpin.  For the Zoo Cougar, Yellow is one of my favorites, but I carry this streamer in White, Tan, Olive, Grey and Black.  Mix & match - have fun!

 

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