Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited Sep 15. 2015

Muddler Minnow

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Gapen's Muddler Minnow

This is an article about Don Gapen's original Muddler Minnow - a fly that is tied in countless versions and has inspired thousands of patterns, but only few that resemble the original

See how it differs here

Originator: 
Don Gapen
Pattern type: 
Streamer
Skill level/difficulty: 
Easy
Species: 
brook trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, sea trout (sea run), smallmouth bass
Materials: 
Hook
Kamasan B800 size 2-4 or similar long shank streamer hook
Thread
White 6/0
Tail
Turkey strips
Body
Embossed golden metal tinsel
Underwing
Squirrel
Wing/sides
Turkey strips
Head/hackle
Spun, natural deer hair
Head
Tying thread

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