
Gink and Gasoline
Wiggle Minnow
Wiggle minnows rock, but articulated versions work even better.
Gink & Gasoline
The foam wiggle minnow has been a mainstay streamer for me for trout and other predatory game fish for several years now. When you combine its realistic swimming action and the significant water it pushes during the retrieve, its one of the best streamers I know of for calling in fish from great distances to eat. Plain and simple, the wiggle minnow will catch fish just about anywhere you visit in both fresh or salt, regardless of the water conditions you may find yourself fly fishing. Furthermore, it also fishes well on all types of fly lines (floating, intermediate, sinking) and on a wide range of rod weights. This can prove to be very valuable if you find yourself on the water with limited gear options.
The last few years, I’ve been experimenting with modifications to my wiggle minnows in the effort to improve their fishability. The first aftermarket change I made was to add an ...
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