Muddler minnow

[coyoteman]

This is western version of muddler minnow,but i have modified it with a much smaller head to prevent purposing,now we have a much more effective fly,fairly simple to tie but very effective ,on a 9672 hook #6 my best fish catcher over 30 yrs--salmon,brown trout,rainbow, brookies,its worth trying.

[Mr Flyguy]

prevent purposing?

Why would we tie a fly with no purpose?

[Flieguy]

try this

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Mr Flyguy

prevent purposing?

Why would we tie a fly with no purpose?

i meant porpussing

[coyoteman]

P S----I have several hundred flies,and believe me most of them have no purpose

[damaltor]

Originally Posted by coyoteman

i meant porpussing

I think maybe you meant... porpoising

[MK2750]

In theory, the large head of the Muddler is a huge part of its effectiveness. They move a fair amount of water this can be sensed by the trout and induce a strike. I have had good luck with them in low light and/or stained water so I think there is something to the theory.

On different forums I have read that many large trout, especially big Browns, are caught after dark on the Muddler where sight would be impossible. Some people claim it is most effective where big Browns target mice on occasion.

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by MK2750

In theory, the large head of the Muddler is a huge part of its effectiveness. They move a fair amount of water this can be sensed by the trout and induce a strike. I have had good luck with them in low light and/or stained water so I think there is something to the theory.

On different forums I have read that many large trout, especially big Browns, are caught after dark on the Muddler where sight would be impossible. Some people claim it is most effective where big Browns target mice on occasion.

The terra nova river in central nfld has a pool called moonlight about 8-10 miles up by boat from the tch,an old guy told me the pool got its name because the salmon would take at night,i decided to try it,went the moon came out,i cast the big head MM across the pool,i could see 3-4 heavy rises on one cast,i released 3or 4 ,the only time i fished at night,in over 30 years on salmonrivers.day time fishing they would only take the small head MM

[Jadham]

Originally Posted by coyoteman

This is western version of muddler minnow,but i have modified it with a much smaller head to prevent purposing,now we have a much more effective fly,fairly simple to tie but very effective ,on a 9672 hook #6 my best fish catcher over 30 yrs--salmon,brown trout,rainbow, brookies,its worth trying.

Muddlers were a go to fly for me when on the coast but never had much luck with them out here.

[coyoteman]

I to from the coast,fished newfi rivers for over 30 yrs,best season released over 60 salmon one season most on the muddler---tie with small head and enjoy good result again.