Chances are you have heard of this fly, but if you have not, or if you have not fished it, you are missing one of the first, and best, flies you should ever use for fresh and saltwater species. Known as probably the most versatile fly ever crafted, the clouser minnow should probably be the first fly you ever throw, and the first you should tie, especially if you are targeting bass.
The go to standard color combination is chartreuse on white, but I have found a white on white with a red accent on the head/throat can yield success, especially in the early spring for largemouth bass and crappie.
The white/white with a red head/throat clouser is one of my favorite early spring flies for bass and crappie
For me, I have found the most success fishing this fly with a slower retrieve in the spring, with a retrieve of 3 to 4 inches per strip per second. Letting the fly sit on the bottom for a few seconds periodically can also entice a strike in the early season. If you are specifically targeting crappie, a slightly more aggressive retrieve can be effective.
If, like myself, you prefer to try your own flies, the clouser minnow is one of the best begginner flies to learn. Rather than provide my own interpretation, the clouser is best learned from the master himself, Bob Clouser:
Why learn from anyone else, when you can go straight to the source
If you have not already, give the clouser a try, and, as always, tight lines!
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