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Tying the Murdich Minnow
YOUR FISHING FIELD GUIDE
by Carl Haensel
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photos by the author
mallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass chase minnow patterns
during the summer months. On large bodies of water like the
Susquehanna River, Allegheny River, and Lake Erie, bass often
pursue baitfish aggressively, herding baitfish into shallow areas
and even pushing baitfish to jump into the air. These instances of
" busting baitfish " may offer exhilarating fishing opportunities. Birds
often try to grab some dinner as well, so look for airborne predators
trying to get in on the action to show you where to look. Try casting
this pattern when bass are chasing prey and hold on tight to your
rod. This lightweight fly casts easily, and works well when fished on
both floating and sinking fly lines. Try tying it in a variety of colors
and sizes to imitate the types of baitfish found in your local waters.
While size 2 is a great option, smaller sizes may be useful and can
bring finicky fish to hand quickly.
Tying the Murdich Minnow
Materials
Hook: Size 2 Mustad 3366 or similar hook
Thread: Gel spun poly in color of choice
Eyes: 3D Big Fish or Fish Skull eyes
Tail: Bucktail fibers in color of choice
Flash: Polar Flash and Flashabou Mirage in color
of choice
Body/Collar: White Craft Fur, Polar Fur, or
similar material
Head: Large Estaz or Cactus Chenille
Glue: Loon UV Fly Finish or similar glue
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Secure the hook in the vise and attach thread.
Wrap back to the bend, covering the hook, then
forward again.
Tie in a section of bucktail fibers about two times the
length of the shank of the hook. Tie in the bucktail
fibers behind the eye and wrap back to the bend. This
adds bulk to the pattern.
Add Polar Flash and Flashabou Mirage around the hook
to mix with the bucktail fibers throughout the tail.
Tie in the White Craft Fur about halfway along
the shank of the hook, facing rearward and ending
shortly past the bend of the hook. Add a few strands
of additional Flashabou Mirage on top of the White
Craft Fur.
Wrap your thread forward. Tie in the Estaz at the head
of the hook. Finish just behind the eye, and add a good
number of wraps to force the Estaz back. Whip finish
the fly and glue the wraps.
Use a black permanent marker or shade of your choice
to color the top of the head of the fly.
Place the fly eyes on the sides of the fly using Loon UV
Fly Finish or similar glue, then cure.
Trim the fly as needed, and you are ready to
go fishing.
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