[Video] Tying a Muddler Minnow

Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions demonstrates how to tie the classic Muddler Minnow in this fly tying video.

Muddler Minnow Material List

Hook: Dai-Riki Streamer Hook 710, Size 10
Thread 1: Ultra Thread 70 Denier UTC – Dark Brown
Tails: Natural mottled turkey-wing quills, matched
Body: Sparkle (or Diamond) Braid, Gold
Underwing: Gray squirrel tail
Wing: Natural mottled turkey-wing quills, matched
Thread 2: Ultra Thread UTC 140 Denier – Dark Brown
Collar and head: Deer Hair Strips (Premo) – Natural

Enjoy!

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Ken is an avid fisherman of 40+ years who loves to explore and find new places to fish. He created DIY Fly Fishing to help you do the same.

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