Tying a Synthetic Clouser Minnow

Detailed instructions for tying a Synthetic Clouser Minnow. This is part of a series of Tim Flagler's collaboration with Fly Tyer Magazine. Check out his article about the fly in the Autumn 2023 issue of Fly Tyer Magazine: www.flytyer.com/tie-a-better-...
Recipe:
Hook: Standard saltwater hook (here an Ahrex SA210), size 2/0.
Thread: White, 6/0 or 140-denier.
Eyes: Pearl Dumbell Eyes, large.
Flash: Gold Krystal Flash.
Body 1: White Squimpish Hair.
Body 2: Olive Squimpish Hair.
Back: Olive Squimpish Hair.
Belly: White Squimpish Hair.
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[@koshonispell6963]

Always learn something new from you! Thanks!

[@DavidWhite-bk5cn]

I will definitely be tying some of these for inshore striper fishing!
Thank you for such great videos.

[@justinmcquaide4862]

Absolutely brilliant idea with this pattern

[@Brown_Potato]

A CLASSIC!!!

[@seanbeck1370]

Squimpish makes for some great flies

[@hankvana2149]

I typically prefer bucktail for my streamers because I fine it fouls less than synthetics. I'm going to try this method with craft-fur on smaller sized clousers for bass and panfish. Thanks for posting this Tim!

[@GeorgeSemel]

I am going to have to buy some of that material.

[@predatorking3131]

Could see this fly being killer on pike and musky in some different colors!

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

How do you folks keep your z-ment, or tying glue of choice from gluing itself shut??

[@dannym30]

Put a dab of Vaseline on the threads and screw the cap on.

[@craigisonychia]

I've had this issue before, I've noticed that if you make a stand for the superglue so it never tilts or goes upside down, it will last a bit longer. Right now I'm using a stand from just a small cardboard box with a hole in one side. Hope this helps

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

@@dannym30 do you dab the Vaseline on every time you use it?

[@dannym30]

@HalfInsaneOutdoorguy no I do it once every few months I'd say. Once it starts looking like it's starting to build up gunk on it I wipe the lid and tip clean then reapply a new dab

[@andyandersen863]

Dubbing wax on the threads works well

[@chrisnystrom8466]

Good looking fly. Thanks for the pattern and instruction. That Squimpish material seems very expensive ($11) for what appears to be a not-so-generous amount in the package. How many of this size Clouser Minnow might you expect to tie with a single package of each color (olive and white)?

[@tightlinevideo]

I initially thought the same thing, but there is more material in each package than it looks and you generally don't use too much for a fly. The other thing to keep in mind is its cost compared to a bucktail with the same length fibers (if you can find one). Plus the fact that you can't use all the hair on a bucktail either. As far as how many Clousers you can get out of a single package, just a guess would be about 2 dozen.

[@tomt5176]

Very nice variation on the fly. But, hey Danny, just don’t mix up the petroleum jelly and super glue when you put them away, that could lead to other things being super glued together…

[@roberttaylor4467]

What color assortment would you recommend, beyond the white and olive, for an initial purchase of the Squimpish material?

[@tightlinevideo]

This is just me personally, everyone has their own preferences. I really like Squimpish's "Boutique Blends" mainly because of the added bit of flash. For colors, gotta have the White Sparkle Blend and the Olive. Then add Chartreuse, Neon Black, Tan and Yellow. If you are targeting Weakfish/Speckled Trout, Pink is a must. Hope this helps.

[@roberttaylor4467]

Thank you! My saltwater fishing is mainly the Texas Gulf coast; redfish, specks, and whatever else is 20-100 feet from the beach. So this should be a good start on colors. Appreciate it!

[@deapsprite1281]

Using synthetic materials ive had clousers outlast the hooks their tied on!

[@Bamyasi]

Halfway through I was thinking this is the weirdest way to tie a clouser I've ever seen. Looks the goods though...

[@DiscoveryPal478]

Are these any good for bass?

[@predatorking3131]

I mean, natural Clousers were Invented for bass originally by Bob himself so...This will likely be just as effective, lol!

[@DiscoveryPal478]

@@predatorking3131 I hear ya. Lol The reason I asked is cause I've tried them at multiple lakes and haven't got a bite on them.

[@predatorking3131]

@@DiscoveryPal478 huh, thats funny, just caught a 15 in largie the day before yesterday on a clouser, lol!

[@DiscoveryPal478]

@@predatorking3131 must just be that lakes around here. Caught 3 today on a cone head tho

[@mikemastropietro9482]

I put mine in the freezer it doesn’t set up in there

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