Kreelex Minnow
Kreelex, Copper/Gold
Tying Instructions
Materials
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Hook | Daiichi 2220 #4-6 |
Thread | Veevus White 6/0 |
Head | Heavy Lead Eyes, Medium, Nickel |
Body | Kreelex Fish Flash, Gold |
Top Body | Kreelex Fish Flash, Copper |
The Kreelex Minnow is a popular streamer pattern designed by the late Chuck Kraft. It is a simple tie yet very effective with the flashy two colors of Kreinik Flash. Kreinik Flash is a soft metallic material that glows underwater and is softer than flashabou. The material enables the streamer to move seamlessly through the water. MFC markets this material as Kreelex Fish Flash.
Before the Kreelex got its name, Chuck was calling it the Rolex Minnow due to the fly’s flashy shine much like a Rolex watch. On a trip a client told Chuck that Rolex would be quick to sue over the choice of name so “Kreelex” was born after the original material used, Kreinik Flash.
The Kreelex is tied similar to the Clouser minnow. Chuck tied the pattern specifically for trout but the pattern has proven itself with Carp, Bass, and many other gamefish. The best colorations appear to be a blend of Copper/Gold, or Gold/Silver, and Black&Red/Silver.
Variations
Kreelex Minnow, Purple/Silver
Materials
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Hook | Daiichi 2220 #4-6 |
Thread | Veevus Black 6/0 |
Head | Sunken Barbell Brass Eyes, Medium, Nickel |
Eyes | Living Eyes, 5.0mm, Earth |
Body | Kreelex Fish Flash, Purple |
Top Body | Kreelex Fish Flash, Silver |
Kreelex Minnow, Black&Red,Silver
Materials
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Hook | Daiichi 2220 #4-6 |
Thread | Veevus Black 6/0 |
Head | Sunken Barbell Brass Eyes, Medium, Nickel |
Eyes | Living Eyes, 5.0mm, Fire |
Body | Kreelex Fish Flash, Black&Red |
Top Body | Kreelex Fish Flash, Silver |