[bwillroll]

I just tied up some chartreuse clouser minnows and I was wondering what the thought out there is for using such a pattern in our local lakes? Are these flies primarily for the salt or can they be effective in any water? Just wondering.:hmmm

 

[k2flyfisher]

well, being that the color chartreuse is such a naturally occurring color in nature, i dont see why it WOULDNT work...lol. but on a more scientific note, trout see colors in the red to blue wavelengths about the same as humans do, however, they are able to see colors in the yellow to green wavelengths (which chartreuse most resembles) much better because those wavelengths of light travel better through water than they do through air. so take that how youd like, but a strike out of curiosity is just as good to me! might want to tie up a couple size 32 royal prince stimulator clousers while youre at it!rofessor :smokin

 

[rockfish]

I think they were first used by Bob Clouser for smallmouth bass but dont quote me on that. they sure are a versitile pattern thou.



saltwater flyfishing in the northwest is a science as well as an art

 

[DiejehHehdudhhe8373737]

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[OlyTroutGuy]

I used the exact clouser you have mentioned and hooked into 100+ smallmouth this weekend. So yes it works.

 

[Randy Knapp]

I'm curious. What size and style hook to tie for smallmouth?

Randy

" When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee" Isaiah 43:2