How to tie the Mini’ish Flatliner:
The Flatliner is another one of Galloup’s patterns that does an excellent job imitating a wounded baitfish. This fly is tied on its side, which is supposed to give it more kick in the water and give the impression it is in a weakened state. This means PREY if you are a big trout waiting for an easy meal. The Flatliner is another pattern you can’t go wrong with tying in different color combinations. At AvidMax, we like this pattern in olive and white, brown and white, olive on olive, and yellow and brown. Try tying up your variation! What will be your go-to?
Ingredients & Recipe
- Hook – MFC Streamer 4 & 2
- Articulation – Intruder Wire
- Body – Mini Barred Marabou/ Hareline Marabou Strung Blood Quills / UV Polar Chenille
- Tail – Hareline Schlappen / Flashabou Purple and White
- Bead- Killer Caddis Glass Bead
- Head – Bruiser Blend Cream and Brown
- Weight – Lead Flat Wire
- Eyes – Hareline Glow In The Dark
Tools Used
- Vise – Mongoose Vice
- Scissors – Dr. Slick Arrow Point
- Bodkin – Rising Stout Bodkin
- Whip Finish – Tiemco Midge Whip Finish
- Tool Kit – Loon Tool Kit
