Strip, pause, and wait for the take. Neutral buoyancy allows the 3M Minnow to stall out and perform an irresistible death kick that sets it apart from other minnow patterns. Designed for smallmouth, this pattern has proven deadly on pike, largemouth, musky, catfish, and even walleye. Anglers report redfish even favor the fluke-like tendencies of this minnow pattern. Designer Kip Vieth has fished and worked on the banks of the upper Mississippi River for over 15 years, giving him the optimum conditions to test a variety of fly patterns.