Muddler Short Striker Hybrid Fishing Lure

Deer Hair Muddler Shortstriker

This Deer Hair Muddler Shortstriker is a classic, versatile pattern designed to move water and trigger aggressive strikes. Hand-tied with natural deer hair, the muddler head pushes water and creates a strong profile that fish can feel as much as see.

Paired with a hammered spoon, this shortstriker adds subtle flash and vibration while the deer hair flares and pulses on the retrieve, mimicking a wounded baitfish, crayfish, or large aquatic insect.


Why Fish Hit It
• Deer hair pushes water and creates vibration
• Strong silhouette stands out in stained or moving water
• Natural materials give a lifelike pause and flare
• Spoon adds flash without overpowering the fly


When to Fish
• Early morning and evening
• Overcast days or slightly stained water
• Spring through fall
• When fish are holding near cover or structure


How to Fish
• Cast near banks, logs, rocks, and weed edges
• Use a slow to moderate retrieve
• Add short pauses to let the deer hair flare
• Effective in both moving and still water

Many strikes happen on the pause.


Target Species
• Bass
• Trout
• Panfish

Each Deer Hair Muddler Shortstriker is hand-tied with care and built to fish hard. Natural materials mean no two are exactly alike, giving each lure its own unique action.

Built to Get Bit.