Kreelex Minnow

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
Minnow
Minnow

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

Chuck Kraft

Chuck Kraft

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
Kreelex Minnow, Purple/Silver

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
Kreelex Minnow, Black&Red, 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