Circus Peanut

Circus Peanut

Streamer
Articulated
Advanced
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Smallmouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Hook: 2-6

An articulated streamer combining foam and marabou that creates a wildly erratic action in the water. The buoyant foam head dives and rises during the retrieve, triggering vicious reaction strikes from predatory trout and bass.

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Materials

Rear Hook

Streamer hook (TMC 5263), size 4-6

Front Hook

Streamer hook (TMC 5263), size 2-4

Articulation

Articulated shank or Beadalon wire with bead spacer

Thread

Black or olive 3/0 (210 denier)

Tail

Two marabou plumes, olive or black

Rear Body

Palmered marabou or Cactus Chenille

Front Head

Closed-cell foam cylinder, trimmed to shape

Flash

Holographic Flashabou, 8-10 strands throughout

How to Tie the Circus Peanut

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Build the rear section: mount rear hook and tie in two marabou plumes as a long tail at the bend with Flashabou.

    Use two marabou plumes for a fuller, more mobile tail.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Palmer additional marabou or wrap Cactus Chenille forward on the rear shank to build the rear body.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Create the articulation: connect rear and front hooks using Beadalon wire or an articulated shank with a bead spacer.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Mount front hook in vise. Secure the articulation connection. Tie in marabou and flash at the junction.

    The junction materials help the two sections blend seamlessly.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Cut a cylinder of closed-cell foam and thread it onto the front hook shank. Secure with thread wraps at the front and rear.

    Pre-shape the foam with scissors before mounting for easier trimming.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Trim the foam head into a rounded or bullet shape. Add adhesive eyes to the sides if desired.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Add additional marabou or flash around the foam head as a collar for extra movement.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Whip finish behind the hook eye and seal all thread wraps with head cement or UV resin.

Watch Tying Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cVmmYFgkk8

Credit: Kelly Galloup

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