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Clouser Minnow
The Clouser Minnow ranks with the Deceiver as the two most prolific and popular fly patterns in saltwater and warm water fishing. No box should be without a significant collection of Clouser flies in all colors and sizes. These two fly patterns should be the foundation patterns of any predator box. In black; sizes 6, 2. Length 2½", 3". chartreuse/white, chartreuse/yellow, red/white, olive/white, gray/white; sizes 6, 2, 2/0. Length 2½", 3", 4".
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21 of 21(100%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Clouser Minnow
Review 1 for Clouser Minnow
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had a good day,
May 9, 2013
By: heo9542
from San Diego, CA
"I've never had much luck with clousers in the past here in northern Virginia, but today the planets must have been aligned differently. I caught two large mouth, two yellow perch, one white perch and a channel cat all on the same chartreuse and white fly. I'll be taking that thing back out tomorrow."
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Review 2 for Clouser Minnow
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The best,
December 31, 2012
By: texasonthefly
"This pattern works in saltwater or fresh. Whether bass or redfish, tie the closure on and see what happens."
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Review 3 for Clouser Minnow
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Saved the day,
January 3, 2012
By: tealtumbler
from Anguilla BWI
"This pattern produced when all else were quiet. The Jacks and Lady fish wouldn't let it swim by and the chartreuse/ white took a beating but kept on taking fish through the morning. Saved the day for me."
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Review 4 for Clouser Minnow
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A Fly Of All Seasons,
October 4, 2010
By: sullivanbayflyfisher
from sullivan bay bc canada
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"I have fished the clouser minnow in British Columbia for rock fish and steelhead and it has consistently produced. Every cast into a kelp bed and I practically expected a hook up with a rockfish with in one or two strips. Sight fishing for native steel head trout was extremely exciting, especially when you saw the fish stalking your own tied fly and strike viciously. I truly belief is probably the greatest streamer pattern in the world. The Adams parachute being number 1. This fly will produce around the world. This fly is relatively easy to tie. It is especially effective when you add some synthetic hair to replace the second layer of bucktail. Overall an extremely well designed and fun fly to fish. Congratulations Bob Clouser on a great fly."
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Review 5 for Clouser Minnow
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Good All Around Fly,
January 18, 2010
By: Steeliechick
Good Value:
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"My first fly-fishing foray in 2010 was on the beach here in Southern California with this fly. The extreme low tide and quieter surf compelled me down the cliffs. Three casts in with this fly and I was hooked into a good sized yellow-finned croaker. Good fishing continued throughout the afternoon and all with the red clouser minnow. The fly took a beating by the fish, sand and rocks but still managed to hold its own and remains with me as old reliable--and we're only two weeks into the year!"
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Review 6 for Clouser Minnow
Overall Rating:
Great Fly,
September 9, 2009
By: RedChaser
from Missisippi Gulf Coast
Good Value:
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"I caught my first salt water fish with clouser from orvis. It was a 13" flounder, nothing impressive, but still this fly has a special place in my box."
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Review 7 for Clouser Minnow
Overall Rating:
Works for anything,
March 26, 2009
By: Muskrat
from Oakville, ON
Good Value:
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Meets Expectations:
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"One cold December morning, crystal clear water, slush interfering with every cast, I watched 3 Steelhead finning on bottom. I drifted a clouser downstream and watched as a male slipped sideways ever so slightly to take it! A nice surprise and the only fish of the day. The clouser works when nothing else will, even when you think it wouldn't. Killer on steelhead, big browns and smallmouth too."
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Review 8 for Clouser Minnow
Overall Rating:
Best Fly,
January 21, 2009
By: fishinsalt
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"If it swims, you can catch it on this fly. This fly should always be in your fly box where ever you go."
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Review 9 for Clouser Minnow
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January 18, 2007
By: Noah
"There is nothing i havent caught with this fly, salt or fresh."
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Review 10 for Clouser Minnow
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January 7, 2007
By: Luke J.
"If you are going to go for predatory fish, this fly is a must if you want to catch the big one!"
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Review 11 for Clouser Minnow
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July 31, 2006
By: Matthew S.
"The chartreuse clouser minnow is an awesome snook fly. Picky snook tend to fall for small baits. Pitch in and on the edge of dock lights. The strip I find that does best with this fly for picky snook is a steady small strip pulling in 4 to 5 inches of line each time with no pauses. Cast cross current and let fly drift into strike zone."
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Review 12 for Clouser Minnow
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November 1, 2005
By: C.Genarelli
"An excellent fly to use in rivers in Long Island sound. I caught 15 good size stripers in 2 hours in June and the same in July. Easy to tie too!"
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Review 13 for Clouser Minnow
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March 14, 2005
By: W. Frehse
"This is probably one of the best flies. I went to a class in Charleston SC. and they taught me how to tie this fly. Ever since that this is just about all I tie. I can make them really well. I would recommend learning to tie these flies. Make smaller ones for fresh water and larger for saltwater. Great for all types of bass!"
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Review 14 for Clouser Minnow
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October 8, 2004
By: M. Ozkaya
"The is one of the best flies around. Here on Long Island this is our main Bass, Blue and albacore fly. "
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Review 15 for Clouser Minnow
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June 21, 2004
By: K.Flood
"The Clouser Minnow also works for Largemouth Bass in south eastern parts of the U.S. (Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, etc) It may sound crazy to most but trust me. I've caught three and a half ponders with a black/green and red outer eye pattern."
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Review 16 for Clouser Minnow
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February 27, 2004
By: C. Schmitt
"This is simply the best all around fly that there is for salt water. I have taken small Clouser Minnows that I had for Bonefish and used them to catch fresh water trout in the mountains of North Carolina, and at Lee's Ferry on the Colorado River in Arizona. Here in Charleton, SC I use them for Redfish and Trout. In Rhode Island Clousers are my main flies for Strippers, Bluefish, Bonita and False Albacore. The variety of flies you can make within the Clouser formula in terms of size, color, material and head weight makes it universal and easy."
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Review 17 for Clouser Minnow
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March 17, 2003
By: N. Canger
"This Fly is one of the best flies ever invented. I have caught everything from trout to muskie to bass to crappie. I am a believer. "
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Review 18 for Clouser Minnow
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September 25, 2002
By: C.Franklin
"i have caught 100's of species in Perdido Key with the closer minnow(white/yellow). Thanks Orivs "
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Review 19 for Clouser Minnow
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September 12, 2002
By: Jose
"This fly catches it all. A good fly for a beginner through expert to use."
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Clouser Minnow
Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
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Would recommend? Yes 2 out of 2