{"product_id":"umpqua-chewys-minnr-fly","title":"Umpqua Chewy's Minnr Fly | Skinny Water Saltwater Baitfish Fly","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmpqua Chewy's Minnr Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmpqua Chewy's Minnr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a skinny-water baitfish pattern designed for one of the most demanding situations in saltwater fly fishing: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresenting a convincing minnow to shallow-water fish without making a heavy, disruptive landing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany weighted baitfish patterns rely on protruding dumbbell eyes to add weight and help orient the hook. While effective, those eyes can create a noticeable splash when the fly hits the water—exactly what you don't want when sight casting to a wary fish in shallow water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChewy's Minnr takes a different approach, creating a highly fishable baitfish presentation that is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeasy to cast, lands softly and can be presented to shallow-water predators with less disturbance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for Skinny Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you're sight fishing in shallow water, presentation can matter as much as the fly itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA heavy fly landing too close to a cruising or feeding fish can end the opportunity before the first strip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChewy's Minnr is designed specifically with that problem in mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent choice when targeting fish on shallow flats, shorelines and other clear-water environments where a subtle presentation is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft-Landing Baitfish Presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional minnow patterns often use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edumbbell eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for weight and hook orientation. The downside is additional bulk and a harder landing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChewy's Minnr eliminates the need for that traditional approach, allowing anglers to present the fly more delicately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat softer entry can be a major advantage when you're trying to put a baitfish pattern in front of a fish without immediately alerting it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Sight Casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chewy's Minnr really shines when you can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esee the fish you're casting to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of castability, baitfish profile and softer presentation makes it well suited for making accurate shots at cruising or feeding fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLead the fish, make the presentation and bring the Minnr to life with the retrieve rather than relying on a heavy fly to create action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Saltwater Minnow Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlmost every predatory saltwater gamefish eats small baitfish, which gives a good minnow imitation tremendous versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Florida anglers, Chewy's Minnr can be a useful pattern when targeting fish such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarpon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeckled Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther baitfish-feeding inshore species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's particularly appealing when those fish are feeding in shallow water where a bulky or heavily weighted fly may be too aggressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkinny-water minnow pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for soft presentations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for sight casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoids bulky traditional dumbbell eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaitfish-style profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy and enjoyable to cast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduced disturbance when entering the water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for shallow flats and shorelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile saltwater presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmpqua quality construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkinny Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSight Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarpon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeckled Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShallow Flats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMangrove Shorelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaitfish Presentations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaltwater Fly Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida Inshore Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Chewy's Minnr?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft presentation is the major advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen a fish is cruising skinny water, you may only get one good shot. A heavily weighted baitfish pattern that lands with a noticeable splash can turn an otherwise perfect cast into a missed opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChewy's Minnr gives anglers a baitfish pattern designed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eland more subtly while still providing the profile predatory fish recognize as food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sight fishing in shallow water, that's an important combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier Tackle Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmpqua Chewy's Minnr is exactly the type of pattern we like for Florida skinny-water fly fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sight casting to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eredfish, snook and juvenile tarpon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, being able to deliver a baitfish pattern without a heavy splash can make a real difference—especially when the fish are shallow, pressured or spooky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'd reach for the Chewy's Minnr when fish are feeding on small baitfish but the situation calls for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore delicate presentation than a traditional dumbbell-eye pattern provides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePut it in front of the fish, land it softly and let the minnow presentation do the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier Tackle — We Carry What Works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"04 \/ White","offer_id":50281002336513,"sku":"73614","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"04 \/ Olive \/ Tan","offer_id":50281002369281,"sku":"73605","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"04 \/ Chartreuse \/ Tan","offer_id":50281002402049,"sku":"73602","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"04 \/ Tan","offer_id":50281002434817,"sku":"73611","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3206\/9633\/files\/65961_source_1632853285.webp?v=1788617210","url":"https:\/\/premiertackle.com\/products\/umpqua-chewys-minnr-fly","provider":"Premier Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}