Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago

Clouser Minnow #2

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Susquehanna Smallmouth patterns

If you mention smallmouth bass fishing in Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna River immediately comes to mind. This article features 14 efficient flies for Susquehanna smallmouth from the hands first time contributor Robb Nicewonger.


An olive and white variation of the famous pattern.

Most people know that the Susquehanna River was the birthplace of the Clouser minnow. Bob Clouser's shop in Middletown is a must stop if you visit the area. Just about any color combination is successful at one time or another. My favorites are olive over white, chartreuse over white, gray over white, and brown over orange.

Originator: 
Bob Clouser
Pattern type: 
Wet fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
Easy
Instruction: 
Materials: 
Hook
Mustad 3366 size 4
Eyes
Lead barbell painted red with black pupil
Belly
White bucktail
Wing
Green krystal flash over chartreuse bucktail over gold flashabou

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