Kelly Galloup T&A Bunker
Kelly Galloup T&A Bunker is a broad-profile baitfish streamer for larger trout that key on bigger suspended forage. It supports T&A Bunker streamer, broadhead baitfish fly, and large white streamer searches.
Imitates: Shad-like baitfish, smelt, and suspended forage fish
Quick Reference
- Best Sizes
- #2-3/0
- Best Season
- Spring through fall
- Best Conditions
- Reservoir inlets, tailwaters, lakes, and open baitfish-rich trout water
- Water Temp
- 46-68°F
- Recommended Tippet
- 0X-1X
How to Rig It
Fish on a heavy leader in water where trout are hunting larger open-water baitfish.
How to Present It
Use longer pulls and occasional stalls so the broad profile glides like a wounded baitfish.
Why It Works
Its wide silhouette and large eyes make it look like a substantial meal, especially when trout are keyed on bigger forage.
History
Patterns like the T&A Bunker expanded streamer thinking beyond sculpins into large open-water baitfish profiles for trophy trout.
Pro Tip
This one is especially good anywhere trout are following schools of stocked or reservoir baitfish instead of hugging structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a broad baitfish streamer like T&A Bunker shine?+
It shines in lakes, tailwaters, and baitfish-rich trout systems where fish key on larger suspended forage.
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