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RIO's Morrish Flats Minnow

$44.99

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Description

The Flats Minnow is a bit of a hybrid, combining elements from proven patterns like the Christmas Island Special with the Clouser Minnow. The Clouser has a pointed, narrow head and fans out broadly in the rear. It is like an elongated triangle, whereas minnows and small fish are broadest in their shoulders and taper continuously towards the rear. This fly may resemble a Clouser at first glance, but it is meticulously crafted with a tapered teardrop silhouette, true shoulders, subtle flash, and breathable, motion-rich materials. The flies are relatively lightly-weighted with brass eyes, so they land more softly than their lead-eyed counterparts. This pattern comes in three sizes and weights, so they can be used in a wide range of conditions and water depths. They are all tied on high-quality, 3X-strong hooks that can land the largest fish on the flats.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Fly, Inshore, Offshore
Presentation
Variable, Baitfish Swim, Slow Sink
Techniques
Casting
Conditions
Clear Water, Open Water, Low Light
SeasonYear Round
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

A lightly weighted saltwater fly for flats fishing, especially when fish want a small baitfish profile with a softer landing than lead-eyed patterns. It can be fished on a strip retrieve over sand, grass, or shallow edges, and the tapered silhouette plus flash helps it imitate fleeing minnows in clear to lightly stained water.

Pros

  • Soft landing from brass eyes
  • Realistic baitfish silhouette
  • Subtle flash and motion-rich materials

Cons

  • Not ideal when a very fast sink is needed
  • May be less visible in extremely dirty water

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