Mickey Finn

A bold attractor pattern that loosely imitates small baitfish, especially those with red and yellow hues, such as juvenile perch or sunfish.

History:
Originally called the “Red and Yellow Bucktail,” this fly was renamed in the 1930s as the “Mickey Finn” by John Alden Knight. It’s one of the most famous bucktail streamers, known for triggering aggressive strikes from trout, bass, and pike.