Bob Clouser

Clouser Minnow Fly Pattern Guide: Why This 1987 Design Still Dominates

The Clouser Minnow, designed by Pennsylvania guide Bob Clouser in 1987, revolutionized fly fishing with its upside-down profile that sinks fast while avoiding snags. This weighted streamer imitates baitfish and catches over 80 species from trout to redfish across freshwater and saltwater environments.