Rob G Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 I've used this pattern the last several years with excellent results for both smallies and largemouth. It has the nice profile of a baitfish and when it's retrieved with a quick twitch and pause, it exhibits a realistic wounded minnow action. Below is the link where it's shown how to tie this Deadhead Minnow. Truthfully, I'm not convinced that the last step, applying the coating of fabric glue to the head does all that much for it. I've tried it numerous times and I'm still not sure if it's worth the bother, as the naked craft fur fly fishes so well on its own. Btw, I'm tying this on a Gamy Octopus hook 1/0. If you try this pattern, let me know what you think. https://caseysmartt.com/2010/08/01/tying-the-deadhead-minnow/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich mc Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 nice fly .similar to bisharats airhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Looks good Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbs Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted March 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 Should have mentioned it makes for a decent leech pattern as well. Excellent in my local stained or clear waters, but especially up north where leeches are more common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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