The Baby Fat Minnow needs no introduction—it’s caught fish all over the world and across countless species. But that doesn’t stop me from trying to improve it. Sometimes that means refining the original pattern, and other times it means creating something completely new. For this version, I wanted a more translucent look to make it appear more realistic in the water. I also noticed that the marabou tail would sometimes bunch up on the pause, so I swapped it out for flash to keep the profile clean and consistent. So far this summer, it’s been one of my top-producing patterns, especially in waters where fish are keying in on minnows. Tie a few up and give them a swim!
Material List
Hook: Fulling Mill 32500 Bonio Barbless Carp Hook - 8
Hook (Alternate): Fulling Mill 32505 Bonio Barbed Carp Hook - 8
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - White
Thread (Alternate): Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread - White
Tail 1: Ice Wing Fiber - Yellow Pearl
Tail 2: Ice Wing Fiber - Lavender
Tail 3: Ice Wing Fiber - Mother of Pearl
Tail 4: Ice Wing Fiber - Minnow Back
Tail (Alternate): Ice Wing Fiber - Yellow Gold
Tail (Alternate): Ice Wing Fiber - Lt. Blue Pearl Smolt
Tail (Alternate): Ice Wing Fiber - Lt. Blue Pearl Smolt
Tail (Alternate): Ice Wing Fiber - Baitfish Mix
Body: Ice Dub - Minnow Belly
Body (Alternate): Ice Dub - UV Pearl
Head Top: Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Alpha Wolf
Head Top (Alternate): Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Barf Brown
Head Bottom : Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Cream
Head Bottom (Alternate): Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - White
Eyes: Fulling Mill Epoxy Eye - Chartreuse - 3.0mm - 1/8"
Eyes (Alternate): 3D Holographic Eyes - 1/8" - Yellow
Resin: Solarez UV Cure Resin - Medium Hard 1/2 oz
Resin (Alternate): Solarez UV Cure Resin - Thick Hard 1/2 oz
Super Glue: Loctite Gel Control Super Glue
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