Bass Liking the Muddler Minnow #vintage #flyrod #flyfishing

Fly Fishing a Muddler Minnow with the vintage Bamboo Fly Rod! Bass were liking the pattern!

This trip I decided last minute to tie a Muddler Minnow on my trusty Peak Vise. The recipe called for:

• HOOK: TMC 9395 #2-14.
• THREAD: 3/0 Monocord.
• TAIL: Matched Turkey Wing Quill Slips.
• BODY: Gold Tinsel or braid.
• UNDERWING: Tan Calf or Squirrel Tail.
• OVERWING: Matched Turkey Wing Quill Slips.
• HEAD AND COLLAR: Natural Deer Hair

After a few casts, I hooked into several Bass using a short pulls of the line. Seemed the Bass wanted movement.

Do checkout the video; it's a short snippet of the trip!

Can a Bamboo Fly Rod and Muddler Minnow Combo Catch Fish...!

On a whim, tied a Muddler Minnow and headed to the local pond with the Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod. After figuring our the pattern - short pauses between short pulls of the line, caught a Bluegill and several Bass!

Lots of fun knowing that a fly rod that is older than myself can still be used. I am a little careful when landing fish. But, I do think the rod will land a good size Bass or other similar fish.

Let's see if that happens sooner than later!

Try tying one, else purchase them from Amazon!