Mini Mess Trout Spey Fly Tying Tutorial

The Mini Mess is a compact trout spey fly designed to shine on the swing. Its soft, flowing materials create natural movement in the water, while just enough flash catches a trout’s eye without spooking them. It works especially well in slow to medium currents, where fish have time to track and inspect it. The Mini Mess casts easily on light tips and delicate leaders, making it perfect for clear water or picky trout. When trout want movement but aren’t ready for a big meal, this simple, lively fly is a go-to choice that rarely disappoints.

Mini Mess Trout Spey Fly Recipe

Shank: Aqua Flies 20mm Round Eye Shank
Hook: Gamakatsu Size 6 Octopus Hook
Thread: Uni Olive Dun 6/0 Thread
Tail: OfishL Orange Strung Schlappen
Rear Hackle: Wapsi Olive Mallard Barred Flank
Body: Hareline Rusty Brown Ice Dub
Collar 1: Hareline Emerald Senyos Fusion Dub
Collar 2: Wapsi Olive Grizzly Marabou
Collar 3: Wapsi Olive Mallard Barred Flank
Head: Hareline Rusty Brown Ice Dub

Mini Mess Trout Spey Fly Tying Video

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Good luck on the water.

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