Salt Water Clouser, High Profile Clouser Minnow, Half and Half Streamer Fly

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Capt. Ken’s High Profile Clouser & Half and Half Baitfish – Saltwater Streamer

A custom-designed baitfish pattern created by Capt. Ken Tutalo for situations where standard Clouser Minnows don't provide enough profile. Available in four color combinations, with both High Profile Clouser and Half and Half styles.

Description

Capt. Ken’s High Profile Clouser was developed to solve a specific fishing problem: getting fish to eat when they are feeding on broader-bodied baitfish that a traditional Clouser Minnow may not adequately imitate.

While guiding the flats and backcountry waters of Tampa Bay, Capt. Ken regularly encounters snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout feeding around mangrove cuts and passes during moving tides. Baitfish wash through these areas, attracting predators looking for an easy meal. The challenge is fishing these deeper cuts, often 4–6 feet deep, while using a floating fly line.

This custom pattern combines a higher-profile baitfish silhouette with carefully selected weight, allowing it to fish effectively in these situations. It is designed to drift naturally through the current and respond to short, sharp strips that make the fly keel and change direction.

The Half and Half Version

The Half and Half version adds another level of movement to the original High Profile Clouser. Barring creates the illusion of movement, while softer saddle hackles provide additional action in the water.

This is an excellent option for deeper water and periods of slower tidal movement when a little extra movement can make a difference.

How to Fish It

The High Profile Clouser excels when allowed to drift naturally through current, followed by short, sharp strips. These strips cause the fly to keel and create an erratic baitfish presentation.

For the Half and Half version, consider slower retrieves and longer pauses, particularly in deeper water or when tidal movement slows.

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

When snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout move into mangrove cuts and passes to feed, don't automatically reach for a standard Clouser. These fish are often targeting larger, broader-bodied baitfish moving through the current.

The High Profile Clouser was designed specifically for this situation. Its weight is suited to fishing cuts approximately 4–6 feet deep on a floating line. It is an excellent choice for an 8-weight outfit, although Capt. Ken regularly has clients fish it on 6-weight rods when targeting spotted seatrout or smaller snook and redfish.

Target Species

Freshwater:

• Smallmouth bass

• Largemouth bass

• Other predatory freshwater species

Saltwater:

• Striped bass

• Bluefish

• Snook

• Redfish

• Spotted seatrout

• Flounder

• Other inshore and flats predators

Available Color Combinations

• Olive / White

• Blue / White

• Chartreuse / White

• Yellow / White

Details

• Designed by: Capt. Ken Tutalo

• Styles: High Profile Clouser and Half and Half

• Length: Approximately 4 inches

• Hook: Quality saltwater #1/0 hook

• Color combinations: Four options listed above

• Construction: Premium materials selected for durability and repeated use

These custom baitfish flies are built to stand up to serious fishing and repeated use. Whether you're working Tampa Bay mangrove cuts, coastal flats, or freshwater bass waters, Capt. Ken’s High Profile Clouser and Half and Half give you two effective baitfish presentations when standard patterns fall short.