Well I didn't name this one, and I don't think it is very top secret due to the fact I saw it on a fly fishing website. Yet it looks like it could be a very effective emerger pattern before a hatch or mid day when the fish are looking up. I tied this up as it was a recommendation for Colorado streams, but I could see this being very effective in the driftless area as well.
Materials List:
Hook: size 16-26 2x short 2x wide gap nymph hook (pictured is size 18)
Thread: denier olive color, you could also do red or black
Wire: Small Gold
Wing: White CDC feather
Head: I used an olive squirrel dubbing, but a fine cut antron dubbing is suggested
The Moto's minnow is a very unique yet effective streamer pattern. Although it is very time consuming tying one up, it is well worth the effort after seeing its performance as it moves through the water. I am going to give this a whirl while fishing in Colorado at the end of the month.
Cabela's has an enormous Spring sale going on currently through most of March. If you are in need of some fly tying materials, they have 30% off all fly tying materials including feathers, fur, beads, and hooks. Tools and vises are not part of the 30% off, but it is well worth taking advantage of this sale to stock up. There are plenty of other goodies included in the sale. Here is the link to the sale http://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?categoryId=108094680
The fly tying material sale is for all in store in stock merchandise. So pack up the kids and head to your nearest Cabelas store!
