StreamersThin Mint
A variant of the Woolly Bugger, the Thinmint is a versatile pattern that can be fished in a variety of ways to imitate a range of prey items. Its color scheme mimics a variety of aquatic and terrestrial insects.
Year Round
Intermediate
Trout, Bass
Overview
A variation of the Woolly Bugger, the Thin Mint uses a marabou tail in three distinct colors (often brown, black, and olive), a flashy chenille body, and palmered hackle. It's typically weighted with a cone-head or bead and excels in off-color or cold water.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Standard streamer hook (here, a Lightning Strike SN3), size 8
Head: Nickel-color tungsten bead, 1/8-inch
Weight: Lead-free round wire, .020
Thread: Rusty Brown, 8/0 or 70-denier
Tail 1: Olive marabou
Tail 2: Brown marabou
Tail 3: Black marabou
Flash: Pearl Flashabou
Rib 1: Copper Ultra Wire, small
Rib 2: Pearl Flashabou
Body: Peacock herl
Hackle: Rusty brown
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round
Presentation
Vary your retrieve to match the behavior of the prey you're imitating.
When to Use
This fly is versatile and can be used in a variety of situations.
Water Type
Both Stillwater and Moving Water
Rigging Suggestions
Use a floating line for shallow water or a sinking line for deeper water.
Visibility & Floatation
The Thinmint sinks slowly, allowing it to be fished at a variety of depths.
