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Schminnow

How do you tie a Schminnow?

Schminnow is a streamer fly pattern for Snook, Bass, Gar, Sea Trout, Crappie, Peacock Bass. Find its 7 materials and 8 tying steps below.

Difficulty
2 of 5
Target species
Snook, Bass, Gar, Sea Trout, Crappie, Peacock Bass

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Materials

  • Bendback Hook, Mustad 34011, sizes 2-6
  • Thread (70 Denier), White
  • Bead Chain Eyes, Medium, Silver
  • White Marabou
  • Krystal Flash, Pearl
  • Ice Chenille, Pearl
  • UV Resin

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Tying instructions

  1. Create thread base extending front 1/4 of the hook shank.

  2. Tie in bead chain along top of hook shank. Extend thread base to bend.

  3. Tie in marabou at the bend. Tail should extend approximately 1 shank length beyond the bend. Trim butt ends.

  4. Tie in 6-8 strands of Crystal Flash along near side of hook at the bend. Flash should extend just beyond marabou.

  5. Pull forward facing Flash back along the opposite side of the hook. Secure with thread and trim to length.

  6. Tie in Chenille at base of tail. Wrap thread forward to just beyond bead chain.

  7. Wrap Chenille forward along length of the shank. Finish with Figure-8 wraps around bead chain. Secure with thread and trim excess.

  8. Build thread head extending to bead chain eyes. Whip finish and Flex Seal to complete.

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