Rattlin Minnow Baitfish Saltwater Hook : Eagle Claw 254SSA 1/0. Thread : White monocord. Eyes : Prizmatic tape with permanent ink. Body : E-Z body. Tail : Yellow marabou (Grizzly) plume. Coloration : Fabric paint gold under nail color (green glitter). Body Coat : 5 minute epoxy. Other : Permanent ink marker (black & red). Rattle : Renegade™ rattle band rattles.
Tying Instructions 1) Place hook in vise and attach the bead to the top of the shank. 2) Cut a piece of E-Z Body to match prey and hook size, take hook out of vise and thread it through the E-Z Body, place back into vise. 3) Slide one end of E-Z Body over the eye of the hook and secure tightly with thread whip finish and trim. 4) Wet a marabou feather and slide inside the E-Z Body so that a portion of it sticks out of the back. 5) Firmly press down on the rear portion of the E-Z Body and wrap thread tightly around it to secure and close it off. 6) Color the body as you see fit if using paints, if using permanent ink markers apply a thin coating of epoxy first before adding color. Also attach any eyes, gill plates etc. at this time. 7) Finally apply a coat of epoxy to seal and strengthen the E-Z Body. If you would like a thinner tapered body pull and stretch the body before the epoxy cures. If you are looking for a shorter fatter looking body push the tail end towards the eye of the hook until you get it how you want it, hold in position until epoxy cures. Use epoxy sparingly and apply several coats instead of one heavy coat.
Fly Notes Any glass or plastic tubular rattle may be used instead of the one above, this one has a neat feature for attaching it to the hook. Carry some all white or all opalescent flies and color them to match the prey fish you find while on the site. Size of the flies are only limited by the size of materials you can find to build them.
Fishing Notes Cast to a selected area and let fly settle for a few seconds, then begin a series of quick strips followed by a few slow strips. If casting to feeding fish let this fly drop below the bait being eaten so it flutters down below the school, then strip one or two long strips and let fall again. May be used to catch any fish that eats other fish.
Location Notes Best if used in open water areas near structure. Great fly to throw to any fish busting bait.
Prey Notes Can be colored to imitate most any baitfish.
Tier Robert M Morger

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