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Mickey Finn (Bucktail Streamer)
tied by letumgoFly 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
