Here's another variation of the Bellyache Minnow. It has almost replaced the Clouser Minnow as my go-to baitfish imitation when chasing Bass as well as Trout. Notice I said "Almost" as the Clouser still has a few dedicated rows in my streamer box. But the Bellyache Minnow really shines in the water. The original pattern uses one of Hareline's Ribbed Tungsten Scud Bodies to turn the shank over inverting the hook. I use dumbell eyes instead which not only assure the fly rides hook point up, but combined with the Zonker strip tail, give the fly a great jigging action when bounced along the bottom.
Hook: Gamakatsu B10S sz. 4-6
Thread: White Uni 6/0
Eyes: Small Lead Dumbell
Tail: Pearl Ice Dub (straighten the fibers and tie them on top of shank)
"Wing": Black Barred Olive Zonker Strip
Body: Pear Ice Dub (spun in dubbing loop and combed out)
Head: Ice Dub Minnow Belly (spun in dubbing loop, combed out, and blended into body)
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