Master this simple yet deadly baitfish pattern to catch everything from redfish to stripers— the Clouser Minnow is a must‑have in your saltwater fly box.

Among saltwater patterns, the Clouser Minnow sits on the short list of flies that are both beginner‑friendly to tie and deadly across species. It’s little more than bucktail, a dash of flash, and a pair of dumbbell eyes—yet it rides hook‑point up, sinks with purpose, and darts-and-drops like a wounded baitfish. The result is a sparse, snag‑resistant fly that triggers predatory fish in bays, on flats, in surf, or deep in rips.