Smith & Walser's Irritation Minnow
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This little
pattern has produced the most violent strikes of any fly that
we Tie. You can use it for any thing from Rainbows to Tarpon.
We primarily use this pattern while Striper fishing in our area.
It is best to fish this pattern slow, with short, hard strips,
to really make it jig. Most of the takes on this pattern will
come while the fly is dead still or on the swing. Place your rod
tip under the water and keep your line as straight as possible.
After each strip watch for your line to go taught. Rip their bloody
heads of on the set and have a great time.
Steve
& Tim
Hook: Gamakasu Saltwater Bait Holder hooks Size #10 - 5/0
Thread: Black 4/0
Eyes: Barbell Eyes to match hook size tied in on the bottom of the
hook so it rides down.
Body: This Fly is tied with 100% rabbit strips for a body. Match color to the
type of bait fish you are imitating. Tie the first rabbit strip on top of the hook
right at the bend, with the hair laying down and the strip side level with the
shank of the hook.
Gills: Tie a clump of red rabbit hair on each side of the hook directly
behind the barbell eye's.
Head: Tie in your last rabbit strip in front of the barbell eyes and let it
lay in between the eyes on top of the shank. E-Z Shape the Head to
match the colors used in the pattern.
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