Hey, thanks, Bryon! These are size 3/0, and I love these hooks. They're perfect if you have the chance to get some really strong and big fish, but they're small enough in diameter to sink in without having to Bill Dance the fish. Here's the full article/recipe. I always put this info on my site rather than in the video, since I can change things without having to put up a different version of the video. Thanks again! toflyfish.com/clouser-minnow/
@@petarbajai Hey Petar, it is shameful for sure! I plan on releasing a bunch of videos here in the near future. I've had to focus on some other things over these last few years, and I've only had time to fish and tie, without producing videos. I appreciate your support though Petar! Hope you're well!
@@toflyfish glad you're still oke and thanks for asking we are fine no worry's about that no corona infections I hope that this year will be the year for great fishing stay safe bro !!!
Amazing tutorial toflyfish! I will be tying up a bunch of these for sure. Love your videos, well explained. I have tied and used many of your patterns with much success. All the best!
Hey Ethan, thanks so much for the kind words! Glad some of the patterns could help you catch a fish or two. Hope fishing's going well for you. Thanks again!
Just found this! Thanks for the info. This looks like an awesome pattern for Stripers! Where I live in S.C. there is a huge Striper run through downtown every year ( right now). Gonna give it a try ..thanks!
Hey Mike, my pleasure! Glad to hear that you're going to be taking on some stripers down there. This pattern is awesome for stripers and big hybrids--love those fish! I also love the hook. It is PERFECT for stripers and hybrids! It's discontinued, but you can still find it. Here are some links from the site, that might help you out with stripers. Also, I include a shad pattern that is super effective on stripers/hybrids when there's a bit of current, or a lot of it. Hope this helps, and thanks again! toflyfish.com/clouser-minnow/ toflyfish.com/enrico-puglisi-shad-baitfish-pattern-saltwater-bass/ toflyfish.com/striped-bass-fly-fishing-chesapeake-bay/
Hey Arne, thanks so much for your kind words. I plan on making more in the future. Life has been very busy for me the last few years. Still have to fish, but making videos has been tough to do. I hope you're well!
@toflyfish I need help with something I have been tying flies and teasers with the hook up, mostly all of my flies my question to you does it matter if the hook is up or if the hook is down please give me info on this. Have I been time my flies wrong?
Hi Mike, normally a Clouser is tied hook up so that you can get a nice jig-like action with the weight. The nice thing about tying your own flies is that you can tie flies any way that you want, so if you're not hooking up right with the species you're targeting, then switch things up. Depending on the species (for example, striped bass and hybrid striped bass), the upright hook has high landing rates. Hope that helps!
Hey Andy--I assume you're a big two-hand rod guy with a name like "Scandi." Thanks for the comment! Here's a link to a detailed materials listing, including the craft fur. Let me know if you need anything more. Thanks again! toflyfish.com/clouser-minnow/
Toflyfish can you show Tying a clouser using buck tail? This pattern is super cool and I'm going to tie it but I have a ton of buck tail in different colors I would like to use. Nice job and narration. Thanks
Hey Tim. I may do something with a bucktail version in the future. I try to have unique flies and videos, and there are dozens of videos that tie the Clouser with bucktail. I have my own take on it of course. I may do a video in which I show you how to do a few different things, like tying a Half-and-Half and incorporating flash in different ways. If you want to get started, search for the video Tying a Clouser Minnow with Bob Clouser. Good luck!
Hey Ivan, thanks for the kind words! This hook is definitely strong enough, I would assume for large hucho hucho--pike no problem. If you want a strong jig-style hook, this would be a great choice. I bought a bunch of this hook, but I don't know if Gamakatsu still sells the 294--you can find it online though. Good luck!
Hey Anthony, sorry for the late response. RUclips has not been sending me notifications lately. This is Hareline extra select craft fur. It's the best I've ever found. Most stores carry it. Look for the rabbit/hare on the package. Good luck!
Hi, Bang. If you mean the tool that I use as I'm tying the entire pattern, then that is a bobbin. If you mean the tool that I use to finish the fly, then that is a whip finisher/whip finish tool. There are mainly two kinds, and the one that I use is the Matarelli version. They are all quite easy to find normally. Hope that helps!
Hey Alton, You can find the materials on the site here: toflyfish.com/clouser-minnow/ Good luck with it. That hook is absolutely perfect for tough species!
Hey AwF, thanks for the tip. They used to have a product called Zip-Kicker, which was really oily. I'll give this a try and mess around with the application. Thanks again!
@@rudychavira5558 Hey Rudy, yes for sure. I'll vary my Clousers a lot. It's such a versatile pattern. I don't really use EP fibers with my Clousers. Stuff like Flash N Slinky, etc., is a standard for Clousers, particularly on the West Coast for stripers. Here's a pattern with EP fibers and dumbbell eyes, very good in rivers and for hybrids and stripers. Good luck! toflyfish.com/enrico-puglisi-shad-baitfish-pattern-saltwater-bass/
Hey, A.I., It's one of the most popular color combinations for the Delta in the U.S. for striped bass, but I can tell you from personal experience that the true bass (white bass, hybrids, and striped bass) really love this color in certain situations. Feel free to use your own colors for your fish and waters though. Thanks for chiming in.
Don't know if I should laugh or cry. I had an insensitive chuckle after this comment--I must admit. Hope you're getting some sort of fishing time, Mike!
Teddy Seward I completely agree. Way too much flash and that is not a clouser anyhow. That’s a I wanna make something better than the clouser but I don’t know what I’m doing. The fly looks horrible tbh but I have to say he tied it really well but it’s a horrible fly.
what size hooks are these? Love your videos.
Hey, thanks, Bryon! These are size 3/0, and I love these hooks. They're perfect if you have the chance to get some really strong and big fish, but they're small enough in diameter to sink in without having to Bill Dance the fish. Here's the full article/recipe. I always put this info on my site rather than in the video, since I can change things without having to put up a different version of the video. Thanks again!
toflyfish.com/clouser-minnow/
@@toflyfish no more tying video's ?? its been more than 4 years
@@petarbajai Hey Petar, it is shameful for sure! I plan on releasing a bunch of videos here in the near future. I've had to focus on some other things over these last few years, and I've only had time to fish and tie, without producing videos. I appreciate your support though Petar! Hope you're well!
@@toflyfish glad you're still oke and thanks for asking we are fine no worry's about that no corona infections I hope that this year will be the year for great fishing stay safe bro !!!
Love the narration you provide with your videos. The humor component is great!
Hey, thanks for the input, Aaron, and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
I enjoyed the good natured humour and nice lightng and camera angles! Thank you for sharing I just subscribed!
Hey thanks, Michael! Hope fishing's going well for you!
Excellent Instructions with a bit of humour. Thank you for your time spent with us.
My pleasure, Benaldi. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks again.
Great Video! Very clear and concise. I'm a fan.
Hey thanks, I appreciate it!
Perfect instruction and perfect humor!!
Hey Charles, I appreciate it, and glad I could provide a laugh or two!
Amazing tutorial toflyfish! I will be tying up a bunch of these for sure. Love your videos, well explained. I have tied and used many of your patterns with much success. All the best!
Hey Ethan, thanks so much for the kind words! Glad some of the patterns could help you catch a fish or two. Hope fishing's going well for you. Thanks again!
Just found this! Thanks for the info. This looks like an awesome pattern for Stripers! Where I live in S.C. there is a huge Striper run through downtown every year ( right now). Gonna give it a try ..thanks!
Hey Mike, my pleasure! Glad to hear that you're going to be taking on some stripers down there. This pattern is awesome for stripers and big hybrids--love those fish! I also love the hook. It is PERFECT for stripers and hybrids! It's discontinued, but you can still find it. Here are some links from the site, that might help you out with stripers. Also, I include a shad pattern that is super effective on stripers/hybrids when there's a bit of current, or a lot of it. Hope this helps, and thanks again!
toflyfish.com/clouser-minnow/
toflyfish.com/enrico-puglisi-shad-baitfish-pattern-saltwater-bass/
toflyfish.com/striped-bass-fly-fishing-chesapeake-bay/
Awesome. Really really good explanations of material use. Thanks. I’m doing this for some Pike and Musky. Thanks again
Thanks, Wayne! The best part is you can use whatever materials you want for whatever species. Good luck!
Love it! Great variation on a classic pattern. Thank you for sharing
Hey thanks, Tim. I appreciate it!
Great video! Lots of interesting stuff. My orvis order is going to be HUGE!!!
'Tis the season! Thanks for the comment!
i wish you would continue making these videos i love them
Hey Arne, thanks so much for your kind words. I plan on making more in the future. Life has been very busy for me the last few years. Still have to fish, but making videos has been tough to do. I hope you're well!
@@toflyfish thanks man hope you do!
Excellent variation and demo! Thanks!
I appreciate that, Kim. Thanks for the kind words!
Welcome back! This looks awesome!
Hey, thanks. Hope it helps you out a bit. Cheers!
Hay bro , awesome job!! liked the presentation and am thinking I can learn from ya!!!
Thanks a ton Gerald! I learn from tons of great tyers. It's great to have access to all of the content that's out there. Hope life's great!
Really, really good instruction as always.
Thanks, Doug!
Thank you for doing another video I love them
Thanks, Ty. That's great to hear!
I really enjoy your videos! Thanks
My pleasure, Adam. Thanks for watching!
@toflyfish I need help with something I have been tying flies and teasers with the hook up, mostly all of my flies my question to you does it matter if the hook is up or if the hook is down please give me info on this. Have I been time my flies wrong?
Hi Mike, normally a Clouser is tied hook up so that you can get a nice jig-like action with the weight. The nice thing about tying your own flies is that you can tie flies any way that you want, so if you're not hooking up right with the species you're targeting, then switch things up. Depending on the species (for example, striped bass and hybrid striped bass), the upright hook has high landing rates.
Hope that helps!
Enjoyed the Clouser video - curious to know what the background music is? Thanks.
Hi Kevin, it says at the very end of the video. I believe it's called Over Under. Thanks for the kind word.
Hey ! i was just wondering if you had a link to this craft fur :) , amazing tutorial
Hey Andy--I assume you're a big two-hand rod guy with a name like "Scandi." Thanks for the comment!
Here's a link to a detailed materials listing, including the craft fur. Let me know if you need anything more. Thanks again!
toflyfish.com/clouser-minnow/
Good job and I like it!!!
Thanks, Fernando! I appreciate it.
Toflyfish can you show Tying a clouser using buck tail? This pattern is super cool and I'm going to tie it but I have a ton of buck tail in different colors I would like to use. Nice job and narration. Thanks
Hey Tim. I may do something with a bucktail version in the future. I try to have unique flies and videos, and there are dozens of videos that tie the Clouser with bucktail. I have my own take on it of course. I may do a video in which I show you how to do a few different things, like tying a Half-and-Half and incorporating flash in different ways. If you want to get started, search for the video Tying a Clouser Minnow with Bob Clouser. Good luck!
OMG I LOVE YOU VIDS!!!!!
Sweet pattern well done.
You bet, Ken. Let me know if it does you any good with the fish!
Can I use these hooks for hucho hucho, and pike streamers...?
Good video and thanks...!
Hey Ivan, thanks for the kind words! This hook is definitely strong enough, I would assume for large hucho hucho--pike no problem. If you want a strong jig-style hook, this would be a great choice. I bought a bunch of this hook, but I don't know if Gamakatsu still sells the 294--you can find it online though. Good luck!
That's some really nice craft fur, what brand is it and where can I get it, thanks, tony
Hey Anthony, sorry for the late response. RUclips has not been sending me notifications lately. This is Hareline extra select craft fur. It's the best I've ever found. Most stores carry it. Look for the rabbit/hare on the package. Good luck!
Hi, what is the tool that you use to bind the thread to the hook? I see that tying the thread is so easy using that thing. Thanks
Hi, Bang. If you mean the tool that I use as I'm tying the entire pattern, then that is a bobbin. If you mean the tool that I use to finish the fly, then that is a whip finisher/whip finish tool. There are mainly two kinds, and the one that I use is the Matarelli version. They are all quite easy to find normally. Hope that helps!
Kind of you to share. thanks
You bet, Adrian!
Excellent!
Thanks, Joe!
Great stuff
I appreciate it, Michael!
Can you send me the link to buy the same hooks & fly materials you use ?
Hey Alton,
You can find the materials on the site here: toflyfish.com/clouser-minnow/
Good luck with it. That hook is absolutely perfect for tough species!
whose the bass player in the back round music?
It's just some stock audio that I have used. Details are at the end of the video if you're interested. Thanks!
Very nice , thank you ..
You bet, Maurice. Thanks!
Backing soda will cause CA to dry faster. Just a very fine sprinkle will do you.
Hey AwF, thanks for the tip. They used to have a product called Zip-Kicker, which was really oily. I'll give this a try and mess around with the application. Thanks again!
I must be buying wrong craft fur, is this hairline select, if not lead me in right direction please
Hey Rudy, yes, Hairline Select is the best I've found. I have noticed that some batches vary in length, which seems weird to me, but it's true.
@@toflyfish certain dyed colors take differently and seem to affect material? Have you tied these with ep fibers? Thanks for all your help
@@rudychavira5558 Hey Rudy, yes for sure. I'll vary my Clousers a lot. It's such a versatile pattern. I don't really use EP fibers with my Clousers. Stuff like Flash N Slinky, etc., is a standard for Clousers, particularly on the West Coast for stripers. Here's a pattern with EP fibers and dumbbell eyes, very good in rivers and for hybrids and stripers. Good luck!
toflyfish.com/enrico-puglisi-shad-baitfish-pattern-saltwater-bass/
I've been looking and looking...but still can't locate a source for that "high tech toilet paper." Ha!
Very well done tutorial!
Hey thanks, James! TP is in high demand normally. We got to keep things high-tech. It is 2020 after all! Hope fishing's going well for you.
this color combination don't work for me.
Hey, A.I., It's one of the most popular color combinations for the Delta in the U.S. for striped bass, but I can tell you from personal experience that the true bass (white bass, hybrids, and striped bass) really love this color in certain situations. Feel free to use your own colors for your fish and waters though. Thanks for chiming in.
helo I fished in Malaysia n leave around there.
That toilet paper comment hit hard in 2020 bro.
Don't know if I should laugh or cry. I had an insensitive chuckle after this comment--I must admit. Hope you're getting some sort of fishing time, Mike!
I see who caused the 2020 shortage of toilet paper. It was you sir......
The guilt I feel for causing the TP shortage can not be expressed into words! I am now using recycled underwear to dry my glue...
D +
Not a Clouser.
i wouldn't tie a clouser that looks like that even if i was blind
Teddy Seward I completely agree. Way too much flash and that is not a clouser anyhow. That’s a I wanna make something better than the clouser but I don’t know what I’m doing. The fly looks horrible tbh but I have to say he tied it really well but it’s a horrible fly.
@@brandoncope8680 yupp. great tier, horrible tie