Deep Clouser Minnow

The Clouser Deep Minnow is a versatile streamer fly pattern created in 1987 by Bob Clouser, a Pennsylvania fly shop owner and guide. Initially designed for smallmouth bass on the Susquehanna River, it has since become a popular choice among fly anglers targeting various freshwater and saltwater species. 

Design and Materials:

• Wing: Tied with, featuring a white underwing with your color choice of overwing, and enhanced with Krystal Flash.
  

• Head: Constructed using thread, with bead eyes (dumbbell-shaped) painted in colors like red or chartreuse to add weight and promote a natural swimming action.
  

• Size and Variations: Available in sizes ranging from hook sizes #2 to #4/0, with variations in color and materials to mimic different baitfish species.​

• Targeted Species: The Clouser Deep Minnow is effective in imitating baitfish, making it suitable for a wide array of game fish, including:​
• Freshwater Species: Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and other bass species.​
• Saltwater Species:    Striped bass, snook, redfish, bonefish, permit, tarpon, and various others.​

Its adaptability and effectiveness have led anglers worldwide to rely on the Clouser Deep Minnow as a staple in their fly boxes. ​

• Fly length is between 4 and 5" long. 
• Merrimack River Flies sells quality, hand-tied flies on Mustad 2X strong saltwater hooks.
• Hooks sizes #2 - 4/0.
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