Mickey Finn Variant - Dwayne Miller Tied by: Dwayne Miller Originated by: Charles Langevin Hook: Partridge CS15 #2/0 Thread: Red 8/0 Tail: Teal flank...
Tied by: Dwayne Miller
Originated by: Charles Langevin
Hook: Partridge CS15 #2/0
Thread: Red 8/0
Tail: Teal flank dyed green
Body: Silver flat tinsel
Rib: Silver oval tinsel
Throat: Teal flank dyed green
Wing: Yellow bucktail then red bucktail then yellow bucktail
Head: Red
Notes: The Mickey Finn has had a long and storied history. It is responsible for many patterns, Mickey Doodle (#191) and Mickey's Ghost (#156) are just a couple of the well known streamers that have emerged. Dwayne added a contrasting tail and throat of dark green teal to the iconic Finn to give it a new twist.
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Comment to #16-2013 - Mickey Finn Variant by Dwayn
A very nice variation on a classic hairwing..
Comment to #16-2013 - Mickey Finn Variant by Dwayn
delicate looking fly, fish will love it
Comment to #16-2013 - Mickey Finn Variant by Dwayn
Love the way the green teal enhances the Mickey Finn.
Comment to #16-2013 - Mickey Finn Variant by Dwayn
Thanks guys! This version is a great Salmon pattern,, particularly for fall Salmon as well as spring fish and its also a fantastic variation for Speckled trout. It's the only Mickey i have fished for a number of years now