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Iwai Minnow

Detailed instructions for the Iwai minnow. This is a Japanese variation on the mylar minnow theme and is a firm favourite for Japanese seabass. It's also effective for other game fish, especially ambush predators.
Materails Used
Hook: Gamakatsu B10S
Thread: Flat waxed Nylon
Tail: Flashabou
Body: Mylar tubing over a foam cylinder
Throat: Red EP fibres
Eyes: Black plastic bead chain or glass beads fixed on Nylon
Coating: Liquid fusion or similar tough flexible glue

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