Foam Minnow

[@bobbertheclown2907]

Philip, finally got out and tried my version of your bait fly. I added a little weight to it. I must say one of the best flies I've fished in some time. I caught my first two small mouth in the first five minutes. This is a great pattern. thanks again.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

That's great to hear. I am really pleased that my Foam Minnow worked for you. Please keep up with the reports. Cheers, Phil

[@rplecker]

Your pattern is great- solves a technical challenge I was having with the foam and the pattern not floating correctly.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Rich, I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed my video and that the design of the Foam Minnow solved a challenge for you. Cheers, Phil

[@stryker2764]

Hi Phil! I bought a rod thru you last year, a fantastic guy to deal with! Love the rod BTW. This is a great minnow pattern Ill be sure to try it! I started tying flies a year ago and I love to tie obscure patterns and try them out! Thanks for sharing with us! :)

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

+Stryker 2 Thanks for your kind words and I am pleased to hear that you are enjoying your Mystic rod. I hope you do well with your Foam Minnows. Thanks, Phil

[@sallysanderson3627]

We been trying to do a minnow and we love this one ☝️ Thanks!

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Sally. I am pleased to hear that you enjoy video. Cheers Phil.

[@NathanplayzZ]

awesome pattern this was exactly what I was looking for thanks for sharing

[@ryansoutdoorschannel3428]

Acquired a fly tying kit with lots of Mylar tubing had no idea how to use it , this is awesome haha

[@ryansoutdoorschannel3428]

@Karsyn Denver fuck outa here with that bs

[@markeast6012]

Hi Phil, I've been tying a very similar fly for use in the bay for quite a while. I add a tiny bill at the front witk a small split shot up the leader depending on how high off the bottom I want the fly to ride ro not at all with a a floater on top. The small bill makes it dive and shimmy like a crankbait. Works like magic for tough fish. Give it a try :)

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Mark, sounds interesting I will give it a try next season. Cheers, Phil

[@josephbenwy2676]

Mark East wonderful idea I've something I can tie I am barely learning to tie love what your teaching thank you teacher more please but don't Buren your self out

[@eacantwell]

very informative as always! great tutorial;Thanks Earl

[@blakesh1]

Looks like a great pattern Phil! Are you able to suggest an alternate (heavier) underbody material, as opposed to the foam? Say for sea run cutties in faster moving streams? A sinking presentation maybe?

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi you could use lead wire if you wanted. I might chose a line that pulls the fly down also. I believe trout like to be below their prey as they love to push the minnows against something. Either weed line, rocks or the water's surface.

[@wjgallen]

Will this pattern work if we upsize it. To a size 6 and up to a size 4 hook

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi, this pattern will definitely work when upsized. I have tied them as large as size 4 for walleye with good results. Thanks, Phil

[@yoitoib1]

Nice! I have some orange doll eyes. Will those work too?

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

No reason why they wouldn't work Eric, particularly if your local forage fish species have orange eyes.

[@bobbertheclown2907]

so Philip, any opinion on scent tranfer from you hands to the fly and how that affects fishing.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi I am not crazy or super fussy about scent transfer on my flies but with that said I am careful with what I touch both during the tying process and especially when I am on the water. When tying I wash my hands and when on the water I am careful not to transfer boat gas, sunscreen or juices from any food, especially fruit that I might have eaten. I hope this helps, thanks, Phil.

[@bobbertheclown2907]

always great advice, fishing has been off for me the last few trips. wondering what I might be doing wrong. If you ever come to Salt Lake please let me know. Thanks again for the help.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Anytime. If all goes well I should be down in the Salt Lake region in the spring of 2019. Thanks, Phil

[@bobbertheclown2907]

great pattern, would a larger pattern work well for bass?

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Absolutely. I tie larger ones for walleye on my local lakes and use a fast sinking RIO In Touch Deep V-VII and a short leader to drag them down. Thanks for the kind words on my video too. Cheers, Phil

[@bobbertheclown2907]

Hey Philip, I tied up a few of these and they look great. Your pull over techniqe is awesome. I can't wait to try them. Thanks again.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Good luck with them. Let me know how they worked. Thanks, Phil

[@bobbertheclown2907]

Philip please feel free to check out my version of your fly on my facebook page at Utah fishing addict.thanks

[@jayjamesmaher4640]

Hi phil what size of mylar tubing should i use for size 8/6 hooks?

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi James, I would use medium most likely or large depending on the minnow profile you are trying to suggest without comprimising the hooking ability of the fly. Thanks, Phil

[@jayjamesmaher4640]

Thank you and i am trying to imitate a rainbow trout fry

[@fishing-king]

It's very cool

[@bearded_bald_guy299]

have you had any luck catching panfish on this fly by chance?

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

+Michael Brothers Hi Michael, sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I am certain this pattern or a variation of it would work for panfish. Unfortunately I don't get to chase panfish and bass on the fly as much as I would like. The times I have it has been great.

[@elsie985]

I will be trying that fly cheers

[@MM-tt3np]

maybe cut foam so you get a spoon shape infront, it will push fly down like a wobbler :)

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Sounds like a great amendment. I will have to give your suggesiton a try. Thanks, Phil

[@martinpecheur8506]

Amazing

[@andyost4906]

Super Super Super 👍👍👍

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Andy, I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Phil

[@waynecarpenter3984]

superb

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Wayne, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Phil