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Gummy minnow help #11218342 11/11/15 03:54 PM
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Went through an old fly box the other day and found a Gummy minnow. Put it on and instant success. So now I would like to make some. Found a product called Sili Skin they say comes with instructions. Could only find one video on you tube.
How about some thoughts and guidance from you experts out there, please.


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Re: Gummy minnow help [Re: Zip-ur-Fly] #11218916 11/11/15 08:17 PM
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I just Googled "gummy minnow fly tying", got quite a few hits.
Just speaking from personal experience, this pattern looks like one that will take some practice to get right.
Some flies are no big deal;easy to tie. Others, they challenge one's skills. For example, I did lots of creative swearing learning to spin deer hair. I guess what I'm saying is, don't stop until you're happy with your work.
I've probably blabbered on too much.


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Re: Gummy minnow help [Re: Zip-ur-Fly] #11219706 11/12/15 03:00 AM
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I've used that material and it can be troublesome. Takes some practice to get it right but worth the effort. Makes nice baitfish patterns.


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Re: Gummy minnow help [Re: Zip-ur-Fly] #11227054 11/16/15 05:56 PM
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Follow the videos but be careful not to stretch it during the tying process this will cause it to twist
As they say...............practice makes perfect
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Re: Gummy minnow help [Re: Zip-ur-Fly] #11372019 01/26/16 09:33 PM
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I've used the sili skin some. Not the easiest to work with, but makes some good looking flies. I used it to imitate glass minnows (silversides) and shad.


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