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…
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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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
