{"product_id":"schminnow-fly-size-4","title":"Schminnow Fly #4 – Schminnow Fishing Fly for Snook, Trout \u0026amp; Bass","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchminnow Fly #4 – Schminnow Fishing Fly for Snook, Trout \u0026amp; Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkably versatile baitfish and shrimp-style fly originally developed for Florida beach snook fishing. The Schminnow is equally effective on saltwater flats, around dock lights, and in freshwater rivers and streams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Schminnow is a proven Florida saltwater pattern created by Norm Ziegler for targeting snook along the Gulf Coast beaches. Since its introduction, this simple but highly effective fly has earned a reputation for catching far more than snook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Schminnow Fly is a favorite among our guides for fishing Florida flats and backcountry waters, but its usefulness doesn't stop in saltwater. It is also an excellent choice for trout, smallmouth bass, panfish, and other freshwater gamefish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of its most productive applications is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edock light fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Schminnow's small baitfish profile and movement make it an excellent choice when predators are feeding around illuminated docks after dark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in four proven colors, this size #4 Schminnow belongs in both freshwater and saltwater fly boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish the Schminnow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProven snook fly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Originally developed for Florida Gulf beach snook fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile baitfish imitation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Effective for a wide range of freshwater and saltwater species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent around dock lights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A productive choice for targeting feeding predators after dark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide-used pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our guides fish it on Florida flats and freshwater rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple color options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose from White, Pink, Olive, and Blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Schminnow is effective for a wide variety of gamefish, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmallmouth bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther freshwater and saltwater predators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn Florida Gulf Coast beaches and saltwater flats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Tampa Bay flats and backcountry waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround dock lights when fish are feeding on small baitfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn rivers and streams for trout and smallmouth bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever predatory fish are feeding on smaller forage\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 the Schminnow with short, steady strips and occasional pauses to imitate a small swimming or fleeing baitfish. Around dock lights, cast beyond the feeding area and retrieve the fly through the illuminated water where predators are hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn rivers and streams, vary your retrieve and allow the fly to drift naturally through likely holding water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't reserve the Schminnow just for saltwater. Our guides use this pattern in both Florida backcountry waters and freshwater rivers. Keep a few in your box for dock light fishing, where snook and other predators can become very selective about small baitfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFly Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Schminnow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #4\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 White, Pink, Olive, and Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater and saltwater fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest known for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Snook, flats fishing, and dock light fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sold individually, in 3-packs, and 4-fly selections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a Proven Schminnow to Your Fly Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Florida snook and dock light fishing to trout and smallmouth bass in freshwater rivers, the Schminnow is one of those versatile patterns you'll find yourself reaching for again and again. 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