The Muddler Minnow fly pattern is adapted in this video for steelhead fly fishing. This pattern can be fished on the surface or “skated” or subsurface swung down and across. While the fly has a nice “spun” head Tony Torrence demonstrates how to clump and trim the muddler head without truly spinning the hair.
Hook: Daiichi 2141, Sizes 4-10
Thread: Veevus 10/0 Black(Body/Wing), Veevus 150D GSP(Head)
Body: Gold Flat Diamond Braid
Underwing: Gray Squirrel Tail, Pearl Krystal Flash
Wing: Mottled Turkey
Collar/Head: Deer Hair
Comments: This fly may be tied in a multitude of color combinations—Orange, Purple, Brown, Rust, etc.
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