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Sexy Shad Baby Fat Minnow

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

Classic Recipe

  • Hook Wide-gape barbless carp/streamer hook (Fulling Mill Bonio), 6-8
  • Thread White 70 denier flat waxed nylon

Materials

  • Bead Tungsten bead, nickel/silver 7/64" (1)
  • Tail Marabou / Spey Chickabou, white with a chartreuse/pink accent (1 clump)
  • Collar Ice Dub, pearl or Callibaetis (pinch)
  • Head Bruiser Blend Jr dubbing, gray holo over white/pearl (2 colors)
  • Eyes 3D holographic eyes, super pearl 1/8" (1 pair)

How to tie it

  1. Slide a tungsten bead to the eye and start thread. Tie in a white marabou tail with a chartreuse or pink accent for the 'sexy' hot-color pop.
  2. Wrap a pearl or Callibaetis Ice Dub collar for flash.
  3. Build the head with gray holo Bruiser Blend Jr on top over white/pearl below, spun in a loop and brushed out.
  4. Sweep the dubbing back, wet, and stroke into a broad flat minnow head.
  5. Glue on 3D holographic eyes, whip finish and cement.

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