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The Clouser Deep Minnow is perhaps the #1 fly to use for a variety of species anywhere in the world. Stripers, bonefish, bluefish, jacks, small tuna and mackerel species, flounder, redfish & seatrout, and just about every other saltwater gamefish that you can think of will go for one of these. Takes fish in so many different situations that it would be impossible to list them all here. Don't hit the water without 'em!
COLORS: SIZES: #2, #2/0 Price $3.95 each #2 Chartreuse/White Add to Cart Olive/White Add to Cart #2/0 Chartreuse/White Add to Cart View Cart
The Clouser Deep Minnow is tied on the Tiemco 811S saltwater fly hook. These #2 flies are approx. 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) long. This pattern continues to be one of the most productive styles of saltwater flies ever developed. Tied by Umpqua Feather Merchants. Similar styles: Flats Deep Minnow, Flashy Deep Minnow, Half & Half / Deep Deceiver.
Our variation on a classic pattern is dressed a bit more sparsely than the commercially tied version shown above. A more subtle "tie" like this is good for hard-fished areas with suspicious fish. We also finish our Minnows with better quality eyes and a bit more clear coat on the heads, to increase the durability of this pattern. The #2 fly is tops for flats fishing for bonefish, striped bass, redfish, seatrout, and more, and we've included good colors for those situations. The #1/0 fly is better for deeper water and boat fishing.
COLORS: SIZES: #2, 1/0, #2/0 Price $4.95 each #2 Chartreuse/White Add to Cart Olive/White Add to Cart Tan/White Add to Cart Pink/White Add to Cart #1/0 Chartreuse/White Add to Cart #2/0 Chartreuse/White Add to Cart View Cart
The Classic Deep Minnow is tied on Mustad's 34007 stainless steel saltwater fly hook. The #2 flies are approx. 3 inches (8 cm) long...the #1/0 fly is approx. 4 inches (10 cm) long. Our expertly made version of this classic saltwater fly is tied by Blake Davis.
This variation on the Deep Minnow style features bright, round eyes. Not "bead chain" eyes, these are called "I-Balz" (see our fly tying catalog), and are just as heavy as standard brass "lead eyes" styles. This beautiful fly in the Chartreuse or Pink color is an excellent choice for fish which agressively strike bright flies - stripers, snook, seatrout, spanish mackerel, bonito and false albacore, etc. Throw the Black version for night feeding fish like snook and striped bass. The Brown/White with copper flash is an excellent fly for redfish. Tied by Blake Davis.
COLORS: SIZES: #2, 1/0 Price $4.95 each #2 Chartreuse/white Add to Cart Pink/White Add to Cart Brown/White (w/copper flash) Add to Cart Black Add to Cart #1/0 Chartreuse/white Add to Cart
...I wanted to let you know that I landed a nice Giant Herring on a Clouser Minnow with E-Z Shape Pearl Head. These fish are more often caught about 1000 k's north, but we still get a few down here from time to time. Real rockets, like a bonefish that jumps 2 metres out of the water. Good fun on a #5 weight! I've been sneaking back to the same spot in the hope of hooking into a full sized one which are normally just over 1 metre long!
Chris Dunham, Australia
Note: All of the Saltwater Flies that we sell are handcrafted items - some small variations in size, color, or shape from the flies pictured here are possible. We guarantee your satisfaction with any fly purchased from us - if any fly you order from us does not meet your expectations, you may return it (unfished!) for a full refund.
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