Crafty Reversed Minnow - Streamer Fly Tying Tutorial

[McFlyLures 0]

These are basically a craft fur glass minnow tied in reverse, then the fibers are pulled backwards to create a spine along the back of the fly. This raises the materials up a bit and helps keep the body fatter, while leaving the tail thin and flowing. This is a great fly for a number of fish. Tie it on a larger hook for large saltwater fish and freshwater pike, tie it on a smaller hook for trout and panfish. This size is great for freshwater bass, and many inshore saltwater species.

Hook: Gamakatsu SS15 - size 2

Thread: Danville 210 flat waxed - chartreuse

Fiber: Extra select craft fur - chartreuse and white

Flash: Crystal flash - red & chartreuse

Eyes: 3D 4MM eyes

Eye Adhesive: Fletch Tite

Head Building: Solarez UV resin - "thin" formula

Head Finish: Solarez UV resin - "Bone Dry" formula

[FlatsRoamer 0]

Saw it from utube, very nice! I thought it was super cool how you tied the chart. craft fur in!!

 

That would work for so many species here in South FL

[McFlyLures 0]

Glad you liked it flats! I do find this technique easier when trying to "high back" the fly. Maybe it's just personal preference though

[Flat Rock native 0]

Love it

[Bryon Anderson 0]

Nice! You just convinced me to finally order and start using some Solarez.

[McFlyLures 0]

Nice! You just convinced me to finally order and start using some Solarez.

Haha. Well I think you will like it. Not trying to convince anyone, but glad your giving it a chance.

[fshng2 0]

Nice job similar to matuka style tying.

Does the Bone Dry Formula dry without being tacky?

[McFlyLures 0]

Nice job similar to matuka style tying.

Does the Bone Dry Formula dry without being tacky?

Yeah I use it like some use varnish after to get rid of tackiness. None at all. Also creates a really nice glossy sheen.

[Fisherboy0301 0]

Sweet fly! New style I've never seen I may just have to try it!

 

 

Loved the music too!

[jjs89yj 0]

That looks awesome!

[fshng2 0]

McFlyLures great fly. What light are you using?

Couldn't help notice but it was lightning quick!

[McFlyLures 0]

McFlyLures great fly. What light are you using?

Couldn't help notice but it was lightning quick!

You mean UV curing light? It's the one solarez sells on their site. I think it's like $55 or something... but yes it's much quicker then anything else I've ever used.

[McFlyLures 0]

Thanks everyone! Glad you like it!

[fshng2 0]

 

McFlyLures great fly. What light are you using?

Couldn't help notice but it was lightning quick!

You mean UV curing light? It's the one solarez sells on their site. I think it's like $55 or something... but yes it's much quicker then anything else I've ever used.

Thanks for the quick response.

Mine is very low wattage yours looks to be around 3 watts or better.

I need to get one of those.

[Philly 0]

Nice pattern. Definitely a different take on high tying. I wonder how it would work with buck tail. Might flare it too much though. I'll give it a try with some ofmy artificial material. See if it's easier to do than the standard method. Need to add that background music to my IPod. Who was it?