Jointed Minnow

[gramps50]

Just started fly tying not long ago. Tied some basic tout flies and took a local class. Really wanted to tie some for bass and bluegill so I looked at some warm water patterns. This jointed minnow caught my eye so I went got the materials to tie some. The shop I went to didn't have the recommended Wapsi Palmer Chenille, size medium so I got the Hareline one. I don't think the fibers are as thick as the Wapsi hence the body doesn't look as full as it could.

Here's the one I copied

Next one I'm going to try wrapping the chenille tighter

[Flysmallie]

I like it.

[Lancer09]

That's great!Wet, that thing will look JUST like a minnow!

[joeD]

Too small. Needs to be bigger.

And more cowbell.

[Troutnut69]

Nice looking fly...I use that basic pattern quite frequently for baitfish flies and it produces regularly. As someone else said , when it's wet it'll look great and often times less material is better anyway.

It's not too small either , you can tie them in any size you want depending on what your intended quarry is. Without knowing how you might intend to use it and fishing for what...the above statement is just worthless drivel.

[Gavin]

Looks good but kinda small. There are plenty of 3-5" long minnows in our rivers & creeks.

[gramps50]

Thanks for all the comments. It was listed as a bass fly, it's typed on a #2 hook actually 2 #2 hooks, in it's current state it measures 3" long.

[fishinwrench]

I have experimented with that pattern some and it is a good one. If you put some big buoyant doll eyes (googly eyes) on it it makes it dance and dart alot better.

[gramps50]

Tied another one today. Rapped it by hand instead of using the rotary, looks better to me.

Thanks Wrench, you talking about the ones from the craft store?

[Flysmallie]

If you put some big buoyant doll eyes (googly eyes) on it it makes it dance and dart alot better.

Seriously?