BaitfishbeginnerSouthwest & California
Clouser Minnow
$5.50
Available Sizes1/0-6
Color Variations
chartreuse/whiteolive/whitetan/whiteall whitegrey/white
The fly that made weighted eyes cool before it was cool. Catches more species than any pattern has a right to.
Meet the Tier
Kris Bare
AZ Fly Shop
Phoenix, AZ
Shop manager at the only fly shop in Phoenix (founded by Chris Rich). Carp Rally founder. Featured on the Wet Fly Swing podcast. Kris is Phoenix's leading urban carp and canal fly fishing advocate.
AZ Fly Shop manager, Wet Fly Swing podcast, Carp Rally founder, urban carp specialist
Meet All Our TiersQuick Facts
TypeBaitfish
Difficultybeginner
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Target SpeciesStriped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Carp
Sizes1/0-6
Best LocationsSan Diego Bay, CA; Lake Havasu, AZ; Colorado River at Laughlin, NV
Where to Fish It
San Diego Bay
CA · Bay/Harbor
Lake Havasu
AZ · Reservoir
Colorado River at Laughlin
NV · River
Map unavailable. Locations for Clouser Minnow: San Diego Bay, CA; Lake Havasu, AZ; Colorado River at Laughlin, NV
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