FLY TYING:
BRUSH ‘N WING MINNOW Jonatan Ternald - www.searun.org
Streamers are big-fish-magnets. Big fish get big for a reason – because they start feeding on calorie-rich baitfish. Therefore – if you’re into catching big fish, realistic baitfish patterns should be an integral part of your fly collection. In the following, Jonatan Ternald, presents the Brush ’n Wing Minnow, which is a pattern developed specifically for searun brown trout: An easy-to-tie and very lifelike pattern.
Materials Hook: Ahrex NS 172 Curved Gammarus, size 8 Thread: Veevus GSP 50D Tail and back: Brush ‘n wing Fiber, bronze back Belly: Brush ‘n wing Fiber, natural Eyes: Fish Skull Living Eyes, wind UV resin: Loon thick and coloured (hot orange)
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FLYFISH EUROPE - SPRING 2021