{"product_id":"6-mini-articulated-baitfish-streamer-selection","title":"6 Mini Articulated Baitfish Flies – Trout \u0026 Smallmouth Streamers","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini Articulated Baitfish Selection – 6 Mini Minnow Streamers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix guide-developed articulated baitfish streamers featuring three productive color patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These 3-inch mini articulated minnows offer plenty of movement in a compact package, with a deeper profile that creates an erratic swimming action and flashy presentation that trout and smallmouth bass find hard to resist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken Tutalo developed this Mini Articulated Baitfish to give anglers a compact streamer with more profile, movement, and flash than many traditional small streamers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike our other mini articulated patterns, this design has a larger top-to-bottom profile. This added depth helps the fly keel through the water and produces a more erratic swimming action with noticeable flashes as it moves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a highly effective 3-inch baitfish imitation that combines the movement of an articulated streamer with a compact size that is especially useful when fish are feeding on smaller forage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese patterns have been fished extensively by the Baxter House Guide Staff and have accounted for numerous large wild brown trout. However, this fly really shines on smallmouth bass water. Smallmouth are particularly responsive to the combination of movement, flash, and compact baitfish profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish This Mini Articulated Baitfish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deeper profile is what separates this pattern from other mini articulated streamers. It creates a stronger keel and a more unpredictable swimming action, producing flashes that can trigger aggressive reactions from predatory fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just 3 inches long, it offers plenty of action without requiring an oversized streamer presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an excellent fly for conditions when trout and bass become selective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly effective:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring summer and early fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring non-hatch periods when trout are not focused on emerging insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn low, clear water when fish are wary of larger presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal-clear tailwaters and spring creeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn smallmouth bass rivers and streams, especially when fish are feeding aggressively on small baitfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish this streamer with short, sharp strips and occasional pauses. Vary your retrieve to take advantage of the fly's articulated construction and deeper profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperiment with different retrieve speeds and pauses to make the fly keel, flash, and change direction. On clear-water trout fisheries, a more subtle retrieve can be effective. For smallmouth bass, don't be afraid to use a more aggressive presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaxter House Guide Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen water levels drop and visibility increases, downsizing your streamer can make a big difference. This is one of the patterns we reach for when larger streamers are too much for the conditions but trout and bass are still willing to chase baitfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't overlook it for smallmouth bass. Its compact size, deeper profile, and erratic flash make it an especially productive smallmouth streamer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-fly selection with 2 flies of each color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Olive Green \/ White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Olive \/ Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Olive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 articulated streamer flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 of each color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mini Articulated Baitfish \/ Mini Articulated Minnow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Articulated streamer with a deeper baitfish profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pronounced keel, erratic swimming movement, and flash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Olive Green \/ White, Olive \/ Yellow, Olive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capt. Ken Tutalo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField tested by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baxter House Guide Staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild brown trout, smallmouth bass, and other freshwater predators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low, clear water, summer and early fall, tailwaters, and spring creeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet Six Mini Articulated Baitfish Streamers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet three productive color patterns in one convenient assortment. With its deeper profile, erratic swimming action, and compact 3-inch size, this is a versatile streamer for targeting selective wild trout and aggressive smallmouth bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder Capt. Ken's Mini Articulated Baitfish Selection and add six guide-tested streamers to your fly box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capt. Ken's Custom Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44409135759574,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4016\/files\/20210806_103915_74cae932-5129-4373-ad02-eaed83a745eb.jpg?v=1691680522","url":"https:\/\/baxterhouseflyfishing.com\/products\/6-mini-articulated-baitfish-streamer-selection","provider":"Baxter House River Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}