Bonito Jigminnow Tinker Mackerel

The Evolution of Bonito Jigminnow

I've been tying and fishing this pattern since 2009. It went through different small changes: from the type of jig hook and combination of natural materials, to using a different way to weight it, to sink and ride correctly. I used Larva Lace strip lead in early versions, and moved to tungsten weights for the past six years or so... It has become my most productive bonito fly. I landed almost all my fish on it this Fall.

Melty Minnow Crease Fly

Original post...I tied several Melty Minnows long time ago, but here is an updated photo of a baby bunker version.

Orange Bonito Jigminnow

Trying out some new jig hooks... 

Hardtail Fishing With Friends

Great session today on the rocks, with old friends (didn't take the pic with everyone)...Wonderful times! I got my fish on the large jigminnow, again. It has been the best producing fly this season for me.

Bonito Hunt 3 - Jigminnow in Action

 Fishing with friends today...Good times, always!

Pink Bonito Jigminnow

  

Bait

Bonito Hunt

Micro Bait Crease Fly

Bay Anchovy Crease Fly

Worked well on bonito last Monday. Lots of bay anchovies and blitzing bonito schools...

Bonito Jigminnow Revisited

Tying some of my jigminnows in natural colors...lots of silversides around. Old favorite right here, size 1/0!

Dragon Tail Baitfish

Not my favorite fly, but so easy to tie...and it is ugly! Dragon tail baitfish, size 2/0, just another boring Albie Snax impersonation.😂

Before and After the Storm

Retrospective 2012-2014!

Minty White for Albies

Minty white albie whores, tied with soft mint bucktail, white hackles and chenille, mint thread, and pale green-pearl Sparkleflash.

Red & Tan Squid Crease Fly

Snowy day fly tying...

Flamboyant Crease Cuttle-Squid Flies (2)

Trying some on smaller hooks...This one is on 1/0 long shank stainless iron.

Flamboyant Crease Cuttle-Squid Flies

Crease flies, proportioned to imitate either squid or cuttlefish. Tied on size 2/0 stainless popper hooks.

Happy Holidays!

Crease Fly for Christmas 2

Jointed crease fly, size 3/0.