Fly Tying: Clouser Deep Minnow

[@TheSasquatchjones]

I've seen a lot of videos on how to tie this fly. This one is in the top three. Right next to Lefty Kreh and Bob Clouser himself. Simple and straight to the point. Just like the fly. Well done.

[@TimCammisa]

That's very kind of you to say, and I really appreciate the comment. I hope to hear from you on some of my other videos! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@GregBuettmann]

Tim, Really nice pattern and great ideas.The sparse material is a big deal because I find most flies I see are tied with too much material.I like a little sparser fly. Thanks again for taking the time to create this video and good luck in the stream.

[@casereynolas5257]

Brand new to fly tying and this video is the best I have come across!

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks fr the kind words, Michael, and I'm glad to help. Be sure to let me know what you think of some of my other videos. Tim

[@toomanyfingusernames]

Another great video, thanks so much! As a novice fly tier I have greatly enjoyed your videos, but I must admit I have enjoyed catching fish on the flies even more! I learned this pattern a while back and I was definitely using way too much materials--I will slim them down from now on. I tie them with varying eyes in chartreuse and white with a pink flash for bass here in the south. White bass go insane for them :) Thanks so much for going to the trouble to share your knowledge with us.

[@FryFlier]

Hey Tim, thanks for the tutorial, just looking through some of the Clouser tubes and came to yours as usual. ? for you. Purposely or accidentally in the background of your tying desk behind you is a peacock tail without an eye. Funny how it resembles a fish or logo.

[@TimCammisa]

Now that is funny, Gary, and there has been some CRAZY stuff in the background of my videos over the years...of course you would notice! ;-) Hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@willwailes9298]

This is so close to Clouser's own method. I know this video is nearly a decade old, but it's one of the better ones. I find it interesting to see how different people tie this classic. Interestingly enough, Clouser doesn't seem to go as sparse as most people like to. I tend to follow his method 100%.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the comments, Will, and you're correct. Lots of great stories told by Mr. Clouser re: others tying HIS flies...so funny! I appreciate your comments and hope to hear more from you on some of my other videos. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@saulcervantesga]

Thanks a lot for share with us your tying technic, saludos fron Jalisco México

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks Greg, and I am with you in regards to sparse flies! Good luck to you, as well. ~Tim

[@12ernie]

Hey Tim, Great video as usual! Very helpful! Great illustration! Ernie

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks Ernie, and I hope all is well! Tim

[@ericlin0122]

nice fly for catching trout too. simple but effective.

[@williambonacker2110]

Thanks for the great video. This has solved all of my problems with this pattern and, while I like Bob's video, this is much easier to see.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks, William; I really appreciate it. Though it doesn't need to be said, this is an excellent fly, and I know you'll do well with it. TC

[@TimCammisa]

No problem, A Hopps; I really appreciate the comments. I also must admit...the catching part is way more fun! TC

[@TimCammisa]

Hi Steve; hope all is going well for you. With any significant portion of weight, the hook will ride point up. I would tie one of these flies with your bead chain and drop it in a cup of water to verify, however. Good luck, and let me know your results.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks, Dorin Gheorghe ! TC

[@brian_onthewater]

Have you used rabbit strips for clousers? Amazing action the stripper love them! What's your thoughts on natural vs faux bucktail? I kinda like the action of faux just don't get all the different lengths, diameters etc as natural

[@TimCammisa]

I have, Brian, though I tend to add a mono loop at the rear to prevent the strip from wrapping around the shank. There are many materials that I am absolutely fine with using a synthetic...but nothing beats quality bucktail! I hope all is well, and Merry Christmas! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@marksleeper3752]

Thanks Tim great vid

[@TimCammisa]

You're welcome, Mark; thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@TimCammisa]

Now that is interesting!

[@carltonseymour869]

Lovely tying Tim, What vice are you using. Thank You

[@TimCammisa]

Thank you for the kind words, Carlton, and I tie with a few. In that video, I was using a Renzetti Traveler. Tim

[@Beardedfurflinger]

Nice video,agree most versions use way to much material,a great all around streamer,I fish mine with a loop knot all ways,gives it better jiggy action,tight lines,& bent rods friend.

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the kind comments, David, and great suggestion to fish it with a loop. Is there any specific one you can recommend? Thanks! TC

[@Beardedfurflinger]

Yes check out the video by fly-carpin tying the non-slip mono loop knot,it's a great step-by-step video,tight lines,& bent rods.

[@TimCammisa]

David Swart Sounds great; thanks! TC

[@Charsept]

There's a fly in my box that looks exactly like that.

[@TimCammisa]

Just one!?! ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com