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Mickey Finn (Bucktail Streamer)

tied by letumgo
Fly Type: Attractor Pattern, Bucktails/Deceivers, Deer Hair, Hairwing, Streamers, Wet, General Freshwater,
Target Species: Steelhead, Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US, Northwest US, Central US, Alaska, Western Canada, Eastern Canada, Central Canada,
Imitation: General Baitfish,
Material List: Hook - Mustad Streamer Hook (Model 3665A/Size 6)
Thread - Black 6/0 UNI-Thread
Body - Silver Embossed Metal Tinsel/UNI-French (#12)
Wing - Bucktail (Yellow/Red/Yellow)
Head - Black tying thread

Coat the head with one coat of clear nail polish and let it dry completely before painting the eyes.

Eyes - Weatherproof (outdoor) Acrylic Craft Paint (White, Pumpkin Orange, Citris Orange, & Black)

Once the eyes and pupils have thoroughly dried, the head is coated with three layers of Sally Hansen's Hard-as-Nails polish (allow time for polish to dry between each layer).
Tying Instructions: Materials are attached to the hook in the order they are listed above.

Note - Forming the eyes and finishing the head can take longer than tying the fly. Be patient and allow each coat to dry properly to get the best results.
Presentation Tips: Down-and-across drift
Active retrieve to imitate a bait fish

Current Species For This Pattern
Streamer (1 votes)
Trout (1 votes)