In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, Sergio Diaz ties a baitfish pattern every saltwater angler should carry in their fall fly box, the UV Resin Minnow.
Learn About This Fly:
Difficulty: Difficult
Fall is already around the corner and with it comes new opportunities on the water. Rivers and stream begin to cool down, offering more suitable conditions for trout, and migratory saltwater species begin their fall runs. In New England and the east coast of the United States, one fish begins to appear and consume the minds of many anglers, the False Albacore. Although not an easy fish to land, the UV Resin Minnow should give every saltwater fly angler the confidence to target and chase these saltwater bullets.
Like most patterns that use epoxy and resin, the actual tying steps of this fly are easy. Often, we begin running into difficulties during the application of resin, which can be messy and hard to control for novice tyers. Practice truly does make perfect with these style flies and you won’t know how to manage cure time and proper quantity until you tackle it yourself. Take your time and don’t be afraid to make mistakes with the UV Resin Minnow.
Depending on conditions, rods between 8-10wt paired with intermediate to full sinking lines are typically adequate for the job. A good reel with a strong drag system is the absolutely necessary for targeting False Albacore, as these fish will peel line off in quick runs like nothing you’ve experienced before. If your knots are flawed, they will be exposed and ruin any hope of getting a fish to hand. Prep your gear well and make sure to bring an assortment of patterns in various sizes and colors, with one needless to say being the UV Resin Minnow.
Ingredients:
- Hook: Gamakatsu SL11-3H
- Thread: Danville .006 Monofilament
- Body: Flashabou
- Tail: Bucktail – White and Pink
- Flash: Crystal Flash
- Resin: Solarez Fly Tie UV Resin
Now you know how to tie the UV Resin Minnow!
Video and ingredients courtesy of Sergio Diaz.
