Beaner's Baitfish

 

This pattern from Ward Bean is a great choice for all minnow eating gamefish. tie them in various sizes and colours to match the forage species in your area. For rivers they tend to work better when weighted with dumbbell eyes rather than bead chain. Head over to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers to support the channel, enter the giveaways, and get access to members only content. Materials list Hook: Mustad 3366 size 1/0- 6 . For large species or saltwater change to something stouter Thread: Uni 6/0 Weight: Bead chain or dumbbells Tail: Hen hackles 2-3 matched pairs Belly & shoulders: Marabou Body: Hen hackles Weed guard: Hard mono or wire Ward Bean's site is below http://www.warmwaterflytyer.com/welcome.asp Amazon Renzetti vise: https://amzn.to/3NQuvEq Tiemco ceramic bobbin holder: https://amzn.to/3IkDOeP Renomed scissors: https://amzn.to/3NL5oCT Loctite gel: https://amzn.to/3OYmrCG Cement applicator: https://amzn.to/3OT4ENx Amazon UK Loctite gel: https://amzn.to/3bIw4qC Applicator: https://amzn.to/3AvHF6I