Hidalgo's Flash Minnow

By Carlos Hidalgo, Miami, Florida, submitted by Mike Cline.

Description

Carlos Hidago's Flash Minnow is an excellent fly for inshore and beach targets when lots of small baitfish are present.

Tying Process

Entire body and head coated with UV resin

Materials

• Body: Clear vinyl rib over wrapped flash
• Head: Mono thread tinted with red or orange marker and 4mm eyes
• Thread: 0.04 Monofilament
• Wing: Flash remaining from body wrap

Hooks

• Gama SC15. 1/0

Fly types: Saltwater, Streamer