Shaping Muddler Heads 3 Trout sized muddler head

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Channel: Caddis Fly Angling Shop · 2010 · Sports

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The final of three videos designed to help fly tiers understand how to trim and shape muddler minnow heads. Jay Nicholas of Caddisflyshop.com trims a trout sized muddler minnow into shape. The blonde spinning elk hair allows the fly to float or skate when fishing it for steelhead or trout. One could use the same style when tying a hopper imitation.

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