Slumpbuster

What a classic. The Slumpbuster comes for the vise of John Barr. John's book, Barr's Flies" is one of the best fly tying books that I own. I continually reference his book to refresh my tying skills and get inspiration on creating new fly patterns.
If you want to catch a TOAD, this fly is certainly one to try. This fly can be effective using a dead drift technique, as well as being stripped. I have altered his original design technique a bit, specifically the application of the collar. I feel it gives the collar a cleaner look around the cone. The Slumpbuster is tied on an AFF S403 (down-eye, 3x-long, round-bend, streamer/nymph hook). Again, Allen Fly Fishing continues to create excellent hooks at an excellent price. Check them out at www.allenflyfishing.com. Try tying this pattern in different pine squirrel colors, such as rust, tan, black, crawdad orange and natural.
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[@brycerodda2948]

Strong work Keyes. You can never undervalue a good slump buster.

[@gusgarcia4749]

You have taken John's Slumpbuster a step further with your collar tying technique. This will make for a more durable fly; an important characteristic to which few tiers give thought.

[@matthewjeffres1289]

Well done

[@richardbek9053]

the fly is good but if u tye a dubbing loop close the loop at the shank of hook ur loop is open there, u can get the problem that ur hair is moving up to the open side of the loop bcause there is open space ....but like i said good fly proper tye