Materials
| Hook | Mustad O'Shaughnessy, 3407DT, Size 8 |
|---|---|
| Thread | 8/0 or 70 Denier, White |
| Body | Lagartun Mini Flat Braid, Pearl |
| Egg Sac/Gills | Red Wool/Yarn |
| Body 1 | Ice Dub Shimmer Fringe, Minnow Mix Pearl |
| Body 2 | Ice Dub Shimmer Fringe, Minnow Back Pearl Peacock, Black |
| Head | Fish Skull Fish Mask No. 3 |
| Eyes | Fish Skull Living Eyes, 3mm |
Notes
A simple minnow imitation tied on corded or flat braid with shimmer fringe body, intended for cutthroat and other predatory fish. The author uses red wool or a UV-resin orange bead as the egg sac or gills to suggest a fry, parr or alevin. The tie is quick and offers several variations.
Published in June 2020 (Vol 53 No 6), page 14.