Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited Nov 15. 2015

The Terrible Muddler

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The Terrible Muddler

This is the lazy man's muddler, the sloppy tier's muddler, the beginner's muddler.
It's actually quite close in style to some of the first Muddler Minnows tied by Don Gapen back in the 30's.

See how to tie it here.

Originator: 
Martin Joergensen
Pattern type: 
Cold saltwater fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
Easy
Materials: 
Hook
Long shank streamer hook, size #4-#2
Thread
6/0 color as materials
Tail
2-4 straws of flash, folded
Body
Mylar tubing
Hackle
Rooster
Head
Dee hair, spun and trimmed

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