Clouser Deep Minnow

Bob Clouser tying his pattern at the 2009 Southern Council Conclave

A pair of Clouser Deep Minnows tied at the session with Bob Clouser

Fly Pattern Recipe

January 14, 2010
Clouser Deep Minnow
Tier/Instructor:  Larry Murphy
(As taught by Bob Clouser at 2009 Southern Council Conclave.)
Warmwater pattern

Hook:  Mustad 71S Stainless Steel - Size 2
Thread:  6/0 Uni-thread Lt Cahill
Eyes:  1/30 oz. metallic barbell eyes
Belly:  White deer-tail fibers
Middle:  Rainbow Krystal Flash
Back:  Chartreuse deer-tail fibers

Bob Clouser's - Clouser Deep Minnow 1

Primarily, an intro to obtaining a sharp hook for the Clouser Deep Minnow.

Bob Clouser's - Clouser Deep Minnow 2

Attaching the barbell eyes and underbody to the hook.

Bob Clouser's - Clouser Deep Minnow 3

Attaching the krystal flash and upper body to the hook.

Bob Clouser's - Clouser Deep Minnow 4

Expoy applied to the head of the fly pattern.