Murdich Minnow Fly Tying Video - The Best Smallmouth Bass Fly Ever?

[@Detroit3Pistons]

Great video! Definitely my favorite Smallmouth fly.

[@fischersflies]

A silver sharpie works incredibly well for coloring the head on the white and gray color combo fyi.

[@matthewpeet8038]

Great video! Just got interested in tying big streamers after fifty plus years of tying! Go figure. When applying the eyes I've used a drill bit to put a little reverse taper in one of my bodkins to use to push the eyes in place. I also take a small piece of wax paper to fold over the top of the fly so I can pinch the eyes in place with out becoming part of the fly!!

[@tonyhorst2504]

Would be a great shad fly too

[@markm266]

I’ve got to try this fly again. Tied a handful up and never really caught much on them. Probably wasn’t the fly for the reason I wasn’t catching.

[@Stevetkachuk2]

Fantastic tutorial Hans! Could I build some weight into this if I so desired? What do you think would be best , lead wire or some sort of tungsten ?

[@hansrcsd]

Thanks Steve! I think you could add weight with some lead wire on the hook, or even hide a bead or conehead under the chenille. Check out Dave's video on our channel for the Flash Drive Minnow. It is a similar fly that incorporates a conehead. I prefer to keep this fly neutrally buoyant. Change your sinking line to change your depth. The way this fly hangs in the water column is a big key to its success. Happy Tying!

[@Stevetkachuk2]

@@hansrcsd Great thanks Hans ! I’ll be sure to check out Dave’s video.

[@joemurray4538]

How well do the eyes stay on after fishing it for awhile or catching a few fish?

[@hansrcsd]

The eyes stay on relatively well with the loctite. I know some folks save up the flies that have lost eyes but are otherwise in good shape and then glue new eyes on to get them ready to fish again.

[@phhdvm]

Schminnow-like