StreamersLow Fat Minnow - Ghost
The Low Fat Minnow - Ghost is a versatile baitfish pattern that has proven effective for everything from tarpon to trout. This UV-enhanced variant features translucent heron gray and primrose cream marabou over a pearl base, creating a ghostly profile that triggers aggressive strikes in various water conditions.
Year Round
Advanced
Trout, Bass, Tarpon, Pike
Overview
The Low Fat Minnow has evolved through numerous iterations over two years, becoming a highly effective cross-species pattern. This Ghost variant combines UV-reactive marabou tails with super pearl materials to create an ethereal, lifelike minnow profile. The pattern's simplified construction maintains maximum effectiveness while streamlining the tying process, making it accessible despite the material count.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Gamakatsu SL12S 1x Short Big Game - Wide Gap Hook - 2
Thread: Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread - White
Tail 1: Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou - Heron Gray (UV)
Tail 2: Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou - Fl. Primrose Cream (UV)
Body: Fulling Mill Super Pearl Chenille - Fl. White
Over Body: Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou - Medium Olive
Head 1: Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Alpha Wolf
Head 2: Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Cream
Eyes: Fulling Mill Epoxy Eye - Super Pearl - 5.0mm - 13/64"
Resin: Solarez UV Cure Resin - Thick Hard 1/2 oz
Resin 2: Solarez UV Cure Resin - Thin Hard 1/2 oz
UV Light: Loon UV Infiniti Light
Glue: Loctite Gel Control Super Glue
Fishing Tips
Season
Year-round pattern effective in all seasons, particularly productive during spring baitfish migrations and fall feeding frenzies.
Presentation
Strip with varied retrieves from slow crawls to aggressive jerks. The marabou tail provides natural undulation even on the pause. Cast to structure, current seams, or open water and experiment with retrieve speeds.
When to Use
Excellent when fish are keying on baitfish, especially in low-light conditions or stained water where the pearl and UV materials create maximum visibility and flash.
Water Type
Highly versatile across moving water, stillwater, and saltwater environments. Particularly effective in rivers with baitfish populations, lakes with shad or minnows, and coastal flats.
Rigging Suggestions
Use 0X-2X fluorocarbon leader for freshwater applications, 20-30lb for saltwater. Tie on a loop knot for maximum action. Add split shot or use sinking line to reach deeper water columns.
Visibility & Floatation
Sinks at a moderate rate due to the wide gap hook and marabou construction. The pearl body and UV-reactive materials provide excellent visibility in various light conditions and water clarities.
