CJ's Sluggo

The CJ Sluggo, designed by Chad Johnson, is a highly effective deer hair head streamer specifically designed to mimic a dying or injured baitfish. This fly features a deer hair head that gives it a unique, lifelike action when retrieved, creating a "slugging" or undulating motion that simulates the erratic, slow movement of a struggling fish.

Use a Slow, Steady Retrieve: To get the full effect of the CJ Sluggo’s dying baitfish action, retrieve the fly slowly and steadily. Allow the fly’s deer hair head to undulate in the water, mimicking a distressed or dying fish. This slow, consistent retrieve can be incredibly effective for triggering strikes, especially from larger, more cautious predators like pike or muskie.