Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Expert fly tier Emily Bastian shows you how to tie the Clouser Minnow, probably the most versatile streamer ever developed.
1. Hook: Mustad 34007 or Tiemco 811S, size 2/0.
2. Thread: White 210 or 140 Denier.
3. Eyes: Nontoxic Large dumbbell.
4. Belly: Natural white bucktail.
5. Flash: 3 or 4 strands Krystal Flash.
6.Back: Chartreuse bucktail. Olive, blue, brown, tan and black are also good colors.
For more expert advice and fishing tips, stop by your local L.L.Bean or visit Explore L.L.Bean at llbean.com/explore.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
00:26 Origins of the Clouser Minnow
00:47 Materials List
01:48 Attach Thread & Prepare Hook for Eyes
03:14 Tie in Dumbbell Eyes
04:36 Tie in Krystal Flash
05:56 Prepare and Tie in Belly
10:10 Prepare and Tie in the Back
12:39 Finish the Fly
13:36 Explore More
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Expert fly tier Emily Bastian shows you how to tie the Clouser Minnow, probably the most versatile streamer ever developed.
1. Hook: Mustad 34007 or Tiemco 811S, size 2/0.
2. Thread: White 210 or 140 Denier.
3. Eyes: Nontoxic Large dumbbell.
4. Belly: Natural white bucktail.
5. Flash: 3 or 4 strands Krystal Flash.
6.Back: Chartreuse bucktail. Olive, blue, brown, tan and black are also good colors.
For more expert advice and fishing tips, stop by your local L.L.Bean or visit Explore L.L.Bean at llbean.com/explore.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
00:26 Origins of the Clouser Minnow
00:47 Materials List
01:48 Attach Thread & Prepare Hook for Eyes
03:14 Tie in Dumbbell Eyes
04:36 Tie in Krystal Flash
05:56 Prepare and Tie in Belly
10:10 Prepare and Tie in the Back
12:39 Finish the Fly
13:36 Explore More
ABOUT L.L.BEAN
Welcome to the outside! At L.L.Bean, we design products that make it easier for families of all kinds to spend time outside together. For more than 100 years, we've recognized the benefits of getting outdoors and sharing the fresh air – because the only thing better than being outside is being outside together. #BeanOutsider
CONNECT WITH US
🛒 Shop L.L.Bean: llbean.com
☀️Fun Ideas, Easy How-Tos and Inspiring Stories: llbean.com/llb/shop/518342
👪 Facebook: facebook.com/llbean
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/llbean
📌 Pinterest: pinterest.com/llbean
