Chub Minnow

Published on Nov 24. 2015 - 10 years ago
Updated or edited 7 years ago

This is an effective and super easy Chub Minnow pattern designed to be fished on a sinking line.
Material List:

Thread: Uni 6/0 White

Hook: Orvis 9034 size 6
Tail: Pearl Ice Dub / Grizzly Zonker Strip (Cut in Half)
Body: Rootbeer Palmer Chenille size medium
Head: Senyo's Laser Dub in Silver Minnow Belly

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