From Phil:
“If you are looking for a great minnow pattern to work in and around shoreline structure give one of my Balanced Minnows a shot
This particular version is targeted at imitating fathead minnows a species that is widespread across North America.
Balanced flies such as such as this one work well suspended beneath one of my Quick Release Indicators in and around shoreline weeds and amongst weed pockets where fathead minnows love to hang out. This pattern, as with all balanced flies, is also an excellent cast and retrieve option. Using a floating, Midge Tip, clear intermediate or hover line in conjunction with a 4-6 slow strip-pause retrieve, trout and other game fish find the seductive jig of a stripped balanced fly tough to resist. ”
Materials list:
Balanced Minnow (Fathead)
Hook: Daiichi 4640 #10
Thread: MFC 8/0, White
Tail: MFC Barred Marabou, Olive/Black
Body: Arizona Simi Seal Fathead Minnow
Lateral Line: Crinkle Mirror Flash
Bead: Tungsten, 1/8”, Gold
Eyes: MFC Jurassic Eyes Gold/Red
