StreamersZuddler Minnow
The Zuddler Minnow is a versatile streamer that can mimic a variety of baitfish. Its marabou tail gives it a lifelike swimming motion, and it's an excellent choice for targeting predatory fish.
Year Round
Intermediate
Trout, Bass
Overview
Combines Zonker-style rabbit strip tail and Muddler-style deer hair head. The underbody is often tinsel or chenille, and the fly is weighted or fished with a sink-tip line. Great for trout and bass chasing baitfish.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: #04-08 Tiemco 5263
Cone: Medium or Large Conehead
Thread: Black UTC 140
Tail: Natural Zonker Rabbit Strip
Body: Pearl Minnow Body Ice Dub
Legs: Brown Medium Rubberlegs
Gills: Red Flashabou or Krystal Flash
Collar: Deer Hair
Fishing Tips
Season
The Zuddler Minnow can be fished year-round, but it's particularly effective during the spring and fall when fish are actively feeding.
Presentation
Use a strip retrieve to mimic a fleeing baitfish.
When to Use
When predatory fish are actively feeding on baitfish.
Water Type
The Zuddler Minnow is best fished in moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
A sink-tip or full sinking line can help get this fly down to the right depth.
Visibility & Floatation
The Zuddler Minnow sinks and is highly visible due to its size and movement.
