Pond fishing yesterday

[Donald Schmotzer]

 I went out to some ponds yesterday,  the air temp was 58 F the water was cold. I fished two different flies...both caught fish. With  the Super Cypret Minnow, I caught two nice Copper-head gills and one small bass. With the new sinking spider I caught 3 hand-size copper-head gills. The minnow works well any time of the year and this was the first time I have fished the new sinking spider. I only fished about 1 1/2 hours total so that was a pretty good catch with the water being that cold. I think the new sinking spider is going to be a real winner, I can't wait to fish it in the spring. I am not that great at tying soft hackle.....so I used medium rubber legs instead. That along with chenille, gold flash, lead wire and a gold bead is all there is to it. I will try to post a couple pictures.....Happy New Year to all...Don in SC

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[Allen Morgan]

Don, nice work!  Do you have a Step-by-Step on the Cypert Super Minnow?  I've got a Cypert minnow in my box, and I'm wondering what the difference between the regular and super version.

[Donald Schmotzer]

 I will see if I can throw together a step x step on the minnow, give me a little time........Don in SC

[Donald Schmotzer]

Allen, go to YouTube and search "cypret minnow". Look for the video posted by (texas river bum) that step by step is way better than anything I could put together. I believe I am not supposed to post the link here...but just search Youtube for it and you will be good-ta-go................Don in SC

[David, aka, "McScruff"]

Were not supposed to post links to YouTube?

Oh crap, Im doomed....

[Donald Schmotzer]

  Most boards don't want you to post links to youtube......something about copy right crap.....Don

[David, aka, "McScruff"]

"Crap" is right.

Okay, I get it. But its YouTube, not A&E.

You got it right - it's ca-rap.

[jim cosgrove]

allen i tie a similar jig i use on a jig spin.that is mylar braided tubing folded over and tyed at the rear if that helps.

[David, aka, "McScruff"]

Allen, just google the Cypert Minnow.

There are several good SBS's and a nice YouTube vid.

[Allen Morgan]

Ok, I think I get it.....

I've seen the video from Texas River Bum, last year.  I've got at least one Cypert Minnow.  I just didn't know if there was any difference between what I have and the Cypert SUPER Minnow.  Looks like the "Cypert Super Minnow" is the full name of the fly?

[David, aka, "McScruff"]

The Super has a thread head added behind the eye to hold things together. It also uses gel thread and a lot of cement to bind it all. There s a good YouTube vid for it - just do a search.

The original minnow bait was getting torn up after 20-30 fish, so the folks in TX made the super improvements.

20-30 fish? Youre kidding right?