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Rolled Muddler Minnow

Streamer · Baitfish · Trout · Steelhead · Beginner · 1 version

Tyer Recipe

  • Hook streamer / 3x-4x long, 6-10
  • Thread Grey or olive 6/0

Materials

  • Mallard flank Natural barred wood duck flank (tail and rolled wing)
  • Flat tinsel Silver oval tinsel (body)
  • Deer body hair Natural deer hair (spun collar and head)

How to tie it

  1. Start thread and tie in a small bunch of mallard flank fibers for the tail at the bend.
  2. Tie in silver flat tinsel and wrap forward to just behind the head area to form the body.
  3. Roll a section of mallard flank into a bunch and tie it in as a wing lying over the body.
  4. Spin and stack a clump of deer hair to form the collar and head, leaving room behind the eye.
  5. Trim the deer hair to a rounded muddler head, whip finish, and cement.

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