I almost felt bad when I realized that I had left the Conehead Madonna off my list of favorite streamers last month. How could I forget about a fly that has worked it’s tail off- pun intended- for me for 4 years now?
I often reach for a conehead madonna when I need to imitate those small darty minnows you see schooled up in lakes, or along the slackwater along river banks. Though, I must admit, in rivers I’ll usually go with a clouser minnow to imitate them. In lakes, however, is where I feel this fly really shines. When tied about 2″-3″ long, this fly almost suspends. Just let it sink to the desired depth and strip it in. It’s probably one of the best Bass flies out there.
One thing before we talk about the recipe- don’t go crazy with the deer hair. Just a small, Bic Pen sized clump is plenty of deer hair for about a size 6, 3XL streamer hook.
Hook: 3XL Streamer Hook
Body: Something flashy(Sparkle Braid-Estaz-Tinsel-ETC.)
Tail: White Rabbit Strip
Rib: Medium Silver Wire
Sides: 2-3 Strands of Small Diameter Rubber Legs on each side
Throat: 6-10 Strands of Red Krystal Flash
Head: Small Clump of White Spun Deer Hair
Conehead: Medium or Large Silver Conehead
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