Blog - Tie a Fly — Trout
IceDub-Marabou Ice Fishing Minnow Balanced Jig Pattern
Balanced Jig Barbless Jig Panfish Trout
This Balance Jig, IceDub Marabou Minnow can be used under the ice, under a float or indicator or cast an retrieved conventionally. Pearl, White and Silver is a potent combination for catching anything that likes to eat minnows.
Tie a Swimming Hex, Steelhead Active Nymph Pattern
Carp Smallmouth Steehead Trout
The Swimming Hex is a quick but no so easy pattern using basic materials. It can be tied unweighted, bead head or jig version depending on species, location and presentation. Frequently it is a good choice for targeting Steelhead, Trout, Smallmouth Bass, or Carp. Shown is steps for the giant hex nymph size but it can be scaled down for the many medium big hex species on down to Brown Drake Nymphs.