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Clouser Minnow
YOUR FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Tying the
by Carl Haensel
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photos by the author
he Clouser Minnow is a classic Pennsylvania pattern.
Developed on the Susquehanna River by longtime fly
fishing guide, shop owner and guru Bob Clouser, it
has stood the test of time as a top fly pattern. Used around
the world for a myriad of species, it continues to perform
well on its home waters for bass, muskies, pike and other
gamefish. The ability to tie it in a variety of sizes, weights
and colors adds to its versatility. Try it in chartreuse and
white to imitate minnows and other baitfish when fishing
off-color water. Orange and brown are excellent color choices
when crayfish are on the menu for actively feeding fish. The
standard material choice of bucktail works great in most
situations. Some anglers may want to use synthetic streamer
materials for increased durability. I've switched entirely to
non-toxic dumbbell eyes and find they work just as well as
lead. If you're having difficulties tying this pattern, use less
material. Sparsely tied Clouser Minnows work well and are
easier to tie.
The Clouser Minnow performs well on the Susquehanna
River and throughout Pennsylvania.
Tying the Clouser Minnow
Materials
Hook: Size 1/0 Mustad 34007, 3366 or similar
Thread: Gel spun polyethylene in color of choice
Eyes: Lead-free dumbbell eyes in color of choice
Tail: Bucktail in two colors of choice
Flash: Flashabou Tinsel or Krystal Flash in color
of choice
Glue: Loon UV Fly Finish or similar
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Secure the hook in the vise. Attach the thread and
dumbbell eyes, leaving plenty of room in the front
for the head of the fly.
Tie in a section of bucktail about two times the
length of the shank of the hook or more. First, tie
the bucktail behind the eyes. Then, tie it in front of
the eyes.
Turn the hook upside-down or rotate the vise. Add
in Flashabou Tinsel or other flash on the bottom of
the fly, tying it in front of the eyes.
Tie in the second hank of bucktail in front of
the eyes.
Use a UV flexible glue to cover the head of the fly.
Then, cure it.
Smooth the fibers to align them for good
underwater action.
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