The Jointed Minnow

[adglife]

Hey folks!

Question.

The Jointed Minnow

Anyone see any possible qualms with tying this on a couple Gammie B10S size 2 or a White River size 6 Long-All-Purpose streamer hook?

Let me know what you think.

-Tony

[FishnDave]

My experience has been that for larger size versions (size 4 and larger) you can use the same hook size for the front and rear hook shanks...but for size 6 and smaller, the pattern looks better (to me) to use a rear hook that is 2 sizes smaller than the front hook. So, like a #8 for the front, and a #12 for the rear shank. But that could be because I use the smaller size Palmer Chenille on those smaller Jointed Minnows.
Experiment and see what works for you.

[AlanB]

With flies like these I have had issues with using mono for the connection, several came apart very quickly. Though I haven't tried Mason Hard Mono, that may solve the problem. The solution I used was to make the joint from two strands of wire twisted together.
Cheers,
A.

[FishnDave]

Alan, I've been using 20 lb Dacron for my connection on this pattern. No problems so far.

[billhouk]

As referenced here on FAOL and other places you might try 30lb (or more) nylon coated 7 strand wire for the connection between tandem hooks.

[iaflyfisher]

To articulate the Jointed Minnow you could add a looped wire extension to the front of the hook and tie onto that.

I use .020, .025 or .030 stainless steel welding wire with a loop on each end (depending on size of the hook).
Thread wraps will secure the loops. To make the loops you can use a fishermans jig-making tool or jewelry pliers with rounded jaws.

I read about this connection in a Flylife online tying article where they tied a hatchling.


Wire Loop

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Hook with loop attached

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Hatchling fly

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iaflyfisher

[AlanB]

That's whats known as a Waddington Shank. They have been popular here for many years for salmon flies.
Cheers,
C.