New Clouser Minnow tying Video !
As part of my You Tube channel revamp I have revised my Clouser Minnow tying Video. My version deviates slightly from the original tying by the great man Mr Bob Clouser but is no no less effective ! Enjoy…
As part of my You Tube channel revamp I have revised my Clouser Minnow tying Video. My version deviates slightly from the original tying by the great man Mr Bob Clouser but is no no less effective ! Enjoy…
This is my latest Shrimp design, something I have been tinkering with for a while and I think I’m pretty happy with it now. This will certainly have a place in my fly box for next season..
Bob Clouser gave us the Clouser Minnow, which is probably the most common Saltwater fly in use today. A generic pattern that will catch most Saltwater species. It can be tied a few different ways with a variety of materials, but I personally like to keep it simple. I call these Fish Candy….
Flatwings are great for drifting in current, just keeping in touch and waiting for a big girl to snaffle it as it swings into her lair ! These are tied on a size 2 Daiichi 2546.
The angle of the hook point on these Bendback Minnows helps avoid underwater obstacles thus making them ideal for fishing in amongst weed, rocks, and shallow water.
These are an excellent choice for when the Bass or other predators are smashing tiny baitfish, the materials used are very translucent giving a very realistic representation of immature fry. Tied on a size 4 Daiichi hook, these are around 2.5 inches long.
I have an eye for the classics, and along with the Ray’s fly I also like the Brook’s Blonde pattern. Here’s my take on this classic all rounder which still catches plenty of fish.
Tied this batch of Lefty’s Deceiver variations up today in various colour combinations.
Been tying a lot with natural materials lately so I thought it was time to change to synthetics. I tied this one up as a Roach pattern for Pike fishing, but it would work equally well for salt water species as it resembles the peanut bunker type saltwater patterns.
I love this style of tying, simple, elegant, and effective at catching fish. Bucktail, Flashabou, Bugbond, and Funky braid and eyes.
A friend asked me to tie a selection of flies of my recommendation to get him started in Saltwater fly fishing.
These Bucktail Sandeels are weighted so they sink positively and fish in the zone where the fish would expect to find them. Tied on a size 2 Daiichi stainless hook they are approx. 3.5 inches long, just the right size for a marauding predator !