hi poppernel nice fly!
A noobie question, is the glue just to make sure it is properly fastened? And how wide is that mink strip?
Millionaires Taddy: (given the name because mink fur is used)
A deadly fly for trout. (have caught all my carp as well using them)
Hook: 4 S/ shank
Thread: 6/0 Black
Weight: Bead eyes, lead wire (optional)
Tail: Olive/ black/ brown/ hot orange ( colour of choice) Marabou.
Flash: Gold extra limp flashabou
Mink fur: White/ brown
1) Weight hook and tie in marabou with 2 strands gold flash, either side of tail.
2) Tie in mink fur at the start of the tail. (glue and let dry.)
3) Wind mink strip in tight turns (comb fur back towards tail after every wind) until you get to bead eyes ore hook eye.
4) Catch mink with thread, cut excess mink away and build head and finish with head cement.
I use an assortement of fur and marabou in tying this pattern.
Handle every situation like a dog.- If you cant hump it, piss on it and walk away. --JASPER.
hi poppernel nice fly!
A noobie question, is the glue just to make sure it is properly fastened? And how wide is that mink strip?
Last edited by Benja; 26-04-08 at 04:13 PM.
They've got us surrounded - the poor bastards!
HI Benja,
Yea, I use ''locktite'' superglue to strenghten the fly, and the strip depends on the fur, (real thin) I'd say , give or take 3mm, (that's why I like to cut my own) commercially cut is normally to wide. (But listen, some artificial furs work well). It must push water , so to speak.
The main part of tying this fly, is not to trap the fur, and even more importantly is to comb the fur back after every turn. Otherwise it's like a monk doing a handstandds. (HOLY BOLS UP)
Handle every situation like a dog.- If you cant hump it, piss on it and walk away. --JASPER.
Really nice fly poppernel, thanx! I think it should be a winner for barbel & largies! You should think about tying this fly for the June fly swap.
Rob
Very nice Dave. I have heard about this fly, but the first time I have seen a tying sequence. I don't have any mink, but ferret or possum may be a suitable substitute. It could make a very effective cockabully (fish) imitation here in NZ.
Handle every situation like a dog.- If you cant hump it, piss on it and walk away. --JASPER.
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