This is one of Tom’s favorite streamers, especially for fall trout. Unlike many modern streamer patterns, it uses few materials and is not articulated, but it still has great action and appeal to trout everywhere. It is a time-consuming fly to tie, however, but worth the effort.
Moto’s Minnow
Hook: 4XL streamer hook, size 6-10
Bead: Gold tungsten cone, small
Extra weight: Non-toxic wire
Thread: Brown, 6/0
Tail: Brown marabou or brown grizzly marabou
Body/hackle: Brown Hungarian partridge feathers or brown mottled hen feathers. Can also tie with white marabou tail and gray Hungarian partridge, gray mottled hen saddle, or hen grizzly