caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2016 Here's another I just cut off my rod. A size 10 where the under body is a sparkle black and green braid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Bob LeMay 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2016 The first pattern that comes to mind is a maribou wing muddler -in the size and coloration of the local "minners". Unlike the traditional muddler with a tightly packed head I'd want it done a bit looser so that the moment it hits the water you're working just under the surface... Here's a pic of what I'm talking about (the smallest bug shown) the other two bugs are inverted muddlers in much larger sizes for imitating small finger mullet - very useful in shallow, weed-filled waters. You'll also note the wire weedguard on the small muddler - it will make a big difference in actual use where getting snagged up on something is an every other cast proposition.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishinguy 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2016 I tie a super sparse variation of the ice man minnow on small 10-14 octopus hooks. Real easy quick tie. You just high tie 3 small clumps of dubbing tied in their center and folded back. Laser dub belly, ice dub lateral line, Laser Dub back. Color combos are endless, eyes are optional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Bimini15 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2016 This is what I do. Maybe a tad big for your purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McFlyLures 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2016 Just tied this up... could work. It's only 2" or so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike West 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2016 I like everything shown so far, keep em coming....I've been playing around with these the last few days. These are to imitate shad for schooling bass I just need to scale them down a bit for Fatheads. Made with Laser dub basically.....going to tie some more up today with some other ideas from this thread and come back later with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2016 Just tied this up... could work. I think this one nails it, good effort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2016 Adjust the colors and this could match the hatch enough to work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McFlyLures 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2016 Adjust the colors and this could match the hatch enough to work. SAM_1540.JPG The fiber looks nice, is that craft fur? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deerhairdan 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2016 low fat minnow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2016 Adjust the colors and this could match the hatch enough to work. SAM_1540.JPG The fiber looks nice, is that craft fur? Yes, it's all craft fur tied mostly reverse style except the tail and head portions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Jack 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2016 https://youtu.be/i7bJOA7uvIQ can't load the video but check out the belly ache minnow pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike West 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2016 can't load the video but check out the belly ache minnow pattern. That's good looking fly, I like that.I need to go spend some $$$ on materials & different colors, my selection is a little limited right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheech 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2016 low fat minnow? yep... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
