#flytying

Hook: Mustad C52S, #4/0 - #4
Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier Red
Tail: Bucktail, White, Pearl Flash Accent, Holographic Silver Flashabou,
Grizzly Rooster Saddle Hackle
Body: Medium Chenille, Red
Collar: Schlappen or Rooster Saddle Hackle, Red
Head/Weight: Silver Beadchain eyes, Large & 10 - 12 wraps of .030 Lead

I first tied the Blanton's Whistler (a.k.a. The Flashtail Whistler) way back in 2009 when headed to Canada for some early season Northern Pike fishing. Not only did it catch the pike I found if I got the fly down about 8 to 10 feet I was picking up four and five pound Smallmouth! It has become a staple in my box whenever I am in "big fish" waters. It is a straightforward fly to tie and I am surprised there are not more videos on it. This is the basic version I was introduced to but if you do a search on the Internet you will find other material and color combinations that I think would fish well also. I mentioned in the video an article by Don Blanton (the originator of the pattern) and I have included the link below. - Enjoy

If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Don Blanton article - http://www.danblanton.com/spssty.html

If you would like to purchase some Blanton Whistler streamers there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last) in Tan and Olive. - https://dressedirons.com/product/blantons-whistler/

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If you would like to help out Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly mentioned in this video though the following affiliate links.

Mustad C52S #1 - https://amzn.to/2MfUTgN
Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier Red - https://amzn.to/39XhAif
Bucktail, White - https://amzn.to/2NnqTAh
Pearl Flash Accent - https://amzn.to/2Y3qDZy
Holographic Silver Flashabou - https://amzn.to/39SWpxM
Grizzly Rooster Saddle Hackle - https://amzn.to/35ZQQfW
Medium Chenille, Red - https://amzn.to/365IMdA
Schlappen, Red - https://amzn.to/3sPrQ4z
Silver Beadchain eyes, Large - https://amzn.to/3c0aLis
.030 Lead - https://amzn.to/2Yg3XFz

Hook: Mustad 3906b, #4 - #12
Thread: Wapsi UTC Mono Thread .004
Tail: Marabou, Chartreuse
Body: Wapsi Sparkle Braid, Pearl
Eyes: WTP 1/8 Flat Silver Stick-on Eyes
Body Coating: Zap Z-Poxy 30 min Epoxy
Head/Weight: 12 - 15 wraps of .020 Lead

The Myakka Minnow is a fun and quick baitfish imitation that can be created for a vast array of baitfish in both warm and cold waters. It was originally tied for targeting Bass and Panfish on the Myakka River in Florida. There is a link below to the article about the origination of the fly by Steve Gibson. A friend re-introduced me to this pattern this past winter so I thought it would make a good fly for Dressed Irons. Simple in it's make up and very durable, there is no end to the variations to this pattern. It is also a good "beginner" fly as having it perfect does not make it fish any better. Plus, if you have been looking for a fly to learn about epoxy and fly tying here it is. Hard to mess up these flies and in no time you have learned some new skills and have some fun patterns for the next season! - Enjoy

Gibby's Myakka Minnow by Steve Gibson - http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/122908fotw.php

If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below.

If you would like to purchase some Myakka Minnows (in multiple colors) there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/myakka-minnow/

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If you would like to help out Dressed Irons you can purchase materials for this fly and books and videos mentioned in this video though the following affiliate links.

Mustad 3906b, #4 - #12 - https://amzn.to/3gfOPzT
Wapsi UTC Mono Thread .004 - https://amzn.to/3mMHU3N
Marabou, Chartreuse - https://amzn.to/33Ow4Pc
Wapsi Sparkle Braid, Pearl - https://amzn.to/33Ow6Xk
WTP 1/8 Flat Silver Stick-on Eyes - https://flymasters.com/ (could not find link for Amazon)
Zap Z-Poxy 30 min Epoxy - https://amzn.to/36Nf5yo
12 - 15 wraps of .020 Lead - https://amzn.to/3gjhTqu