It doesn't seem to affect the hookup rate, but I definitely connect with less seaweed and shit. And, when tied with natural materials like nayat, the natural fibers don't foul as much as synthetic and the fly stays even cleaner.
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I don't think I've ever been accused of tying flies that are necessarily beautiful to the eye. This is really no exception but it's far more specific than most streamers I tie. The funny thing is that I would fish that big headed white thing I posted earlier in this thread with far more confidence because I know that it's going to give me exactly the action in the water I'm after. This one? I have no idea. It may or may not move erratically like a dying minnow. I guess I could just swing it if nothing else 
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Scudley Do Right
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Oliver1329
Life of the Party
Sparkle minnow
G_Smolt
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If this seems like a subject near and dear to me...that's because it is. I spend the majority of my guiding days having guests fish for big fish with things that look like little fish.
From April to late June, this is the fly most often found on the end of my guests' flystring -
Mark's Fryolator, sz8. This one is chum-flavored (gold flash on the belly), but they also crush in light grey/silver (humpy flavor) and white (little fish flavor).
Originally tied for Anadromous Dolly Varden in saltwater at the start of the season, I've used them dead-drifting and swinging with much success as well. All varieties of salmonid have succumbed to them in the last few years, and I even got a credible report of folks crushing rainbows and lake trout while using them as ultralight ice fishing jigs!
From April to late June, this is the fly most often found on the end of my guests' flystring -
Mark's Fryolator, sz8. This one is chum-flavored (gold flash on the belly), but they also crush in light grey/silver (humpy flavor) and white (little fish flavor).
Originally tied for Anadromous Dolly Varden in saltwater at the start of the season, I've used them dead-drifting and swinging with much success as well. All varieties of salmonid have succumbed to them in the last few years, and I even got a credible report of folks crushing rainbows and lake trout while using them as ultralight ice fishing jigs!
Holy smokes what a great collection so far! We’re only 6 days into the month, ya’ll. Pace yourselves….or not 
Will you share your recipe? (pretty please).
Scudley Do Right
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Myakka Minnows have become a staple in my saltwater box. Created by Sarasota guide Steve Gibson (Gibby) as a freshwater solution for panfish in Sarasota area lakes, the Myakka Minnow has been widely adapted to many target species in both fresh and saltwater. Steve was an excellent guide, especially for beach snook. Fishing with him was a joy as he was a former USAF vet. Steve passed away this Spring in Sarasota.
Freshwater Myakka minnows typically have a clipped marabou tail.
Saltwater versions typically display full length tails.
Freshwater Myakka minnows typically have a clipped marabou tail.
Saltwater versions typically display full length tails.
Really diggin' the look of the over-sized eyes there...I'm guessing it gives predators a nice big target since they're typically headhunters.
Wayne Kohan
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My attempts, always hard using only what’s on hand without getting more materials.
Exactly! Despite having way too much tying material and in looking at some of the flies showing up here, I don't have "the right stuff".
Dr. Magill
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I wonder how much we overthink that concept
I have a lifetime supply
Just got 50 bucks more (f-ing Bucktail)
Maybe I’m expecting to live longer than I thought
uh, sorry?
I have several lifetime supplies of bucktail and for some reason need more....
Dr. Magill
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Oh I get it @clarkmanuh, sorry?
I have several lifetime supplies of bucktail and for some reason need more....
Also got some new synthetic stuff I think you’ll like
I’ll share it here somewhere soon
I also have a thing with hooks