Branham's Mara-Minnow
Note:
This pattern can be tied in numerous sizes and color combinations.
By palmering the marabou, the marabou will give bulk and profile to the fly.
I use short plumes for the tail and longer plumes for the wing.
Branham's Mara-Minnow |
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| Hook: | Saltwater, standard or long shank, 1 to 8 |
| Thread: | 6/0, White, Gray or to match back color |
| Eyes: | Bar bell painted yellow with black pupil or Krystal Eyes |
| Tail: | 2 pieces of palmered marabou 1 to 2 times hook shank length with 4 to 5 strands crystal flash on each side |
| Wing: | 2 pieces of palmered marabou |
| Collar: | Palmered natural or dyed grizzly saddle hackle |
| Gills: | 5 to 10 short pieces of red crystal flash | Note: This pattern can be tied in numerous sizes and color combinations. By palmering the marabou, the marabou will give bulk and profile to the fly. I use short plumes for the tail and longer plumes for the wing. |
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