This particular trout spey fly was inspired by many other flies out in the world today. I chose colors along with the name due to this unique species of sculpin the "cedar sculpin" that is found only in the Coeur d’Alene river drainage and the St. Joe in all of Idaho, a little tribute known to the locals.
As many fly anglers here out west know, sculpins are a major food source for big trout and when fished correctly can bring up some nice trout. I have personally had excellent success fishing this fly with a trout Spey rod fitted with skagit line and a heavy sink tip.
A problem that gets brought to me a lot in the fly shop from new trout Spey anglers is that they struggle to cast streamers with their rods. I always ask them what streamers are you trying to fish and what rod do you have? Most of the time it’s a 4wt and they are trying to cast a monster huge wind resistant heavy streamer.
The key to casting properly with a trout Spey is to keep your flies light and sparse with the materials and let the sink tips do the heavy part, also a sparse fly will cut the water faster and achieve the depth you desire.