Clouser Minnow

[flytyer]

Where does the clouser minnow work best? Are there any specific colors that work better for specific fish? Thanks

[Martin Joergensen]

Flytyer,

I think the only sane reply would be everywhere!

Not quite true of course. A Clouser is hardly as useful on a spring creek or a gin clear salmon river, but for most saltwater, lake and stream fishing you wouldn't be bad off with a Clouser.

And colors?

Well, I like them natural (brown, black, grey, olive), but I actually think the most productive Clouser ever is the chartreuse/white one, which Bob Clouser also ties.

It's a truly universal pattern that will do well in most places.

Martin

[flytyer]

Thanks!

[hares ear]

The clouser is a nice tying principle.
If I tie clousers in smaller sizes (I fish them with good success in size 8 and 10), I replace the bucktail with squirrel or polar fox hair. Make sure you place the eyes a good distance from the frontof the fly,
TL
Florian

[flytyer]

Thanks, hares ear!

[Sal-Man]

black and blue with a hint of purple and red flsh

[hares ear]

Hi Mark,
what hook size did you tie those on? The look a little fatter that the ones I used to tie for stripers.
What fish are you using them for?
Please see this link http://www.fliegenfischer-forum.de/flobauma.html
for the above mentioned changes in tying materials,
TL and dry socks
Florian

[Sal-Man]

Hello hares ear, this color scheme was tied for conditions of low light or stained water and primarily for Stripers in the California Delta !
The hook is from the local fly shop #tfs 7258 salt water size 2, strong hook and a sharp point !

[flytyer]

Hi!
The picture is great! I appreciate all the advice. Thanks!