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Bluegill Mini Slider

Streamer · Panfish · Largemouth Bass · Smallmouth Bass · Beginner · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Jig hook (rides point-up), 8-10
• Thread Black or yellow 6/0

Materials

• Head/collar Spun and trimmed deer hair (small clump)
• Tail Marabou or hackle (black/yellow) (short tuft)
• Legs Rubber legs (2-3 pairs)
• Flash Micro flash (few strands)

How to tie it

1. On a jig hook, tie in a short marabou or hackle tail plus a few strands of micro flash at the bend.
2. Add two or three pairs of rubber legs splayed along the rear of the shank.
3. Spin and pack a clump of deer hair at the front, then trim it to a small sloped slider head; the hair pushes water and helps the fly ride hook-point up.
4. Whip finish at the eye and cement.

Tying videos

• Bluegill Mini Slider — Fly Fish Food (YouTube)

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