This pattern, which appears to have originated in Norway, has a long string of successes to its name. You can fish it as slowly as you like because its wing is so mobile, but it still has enough presence in fast water.
Material list for the Mini Monkey
Tube: Clear plastic
Tag: Mirage tinsel
Body: Red or chartreuse Glo-Brite floss
Wing: Black fox or similar mobile hair
Flash: Mirage Flashabou
Head: Black
Eyes: Small dome eyes superglued and varnished over
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