Jungle Junkie Jr Fly

The Jungle Junkie Jr. is a downsized version of Steve Maldonado’s signature Jungle Junkie streamer, created in preparation for a Brazil jungle expedition with Nomadic Waters. Tied on a #1/0 hook, with a flashy body, bucktail, and chunky dubbing head that sports realistic 3-D eyes, this fly pushes water and has a lifelike look in the water. Maldonado and Pat Dorsey rigorously tested the Jr and declared it an “absolute killer,” especially effective on species like peacock bass, golden dorado, and even Texas largemouth where fish may reject overly large patterns. This pattern shines in warmwater environments and tropical jungle rivers, offering a compact but flashy presentation that you can count on.