{"product_id":"kens-indestructible-saltwater-clouser-minnow","title":"Indestructible Saltwater Clouser Minnow | Ken’s Guide Fly","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen’s Indestructible Saltwater Clouser Minnow – Guide Fly Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true guide fly, designed to solve one of the biggest problems with traditional Clouser Minnows: durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clouser Minnows are among the most effective saltwater flies ever developed, but traditional deer-hair versions can be easily damaged by toothy predators and repeated strikes. Ken’s Indestructible Saltwater Clouser is designed to give you the proven action and profile of a Clouser with a more durable construction for demanding saltwater fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who fishes saltwater inshore waters or the flats knows how effective a Clouser Minnow can be. It's a versatile baitfish imitation that catches an incredible range of saltwater species. Many anglers consider a simple Chartreuse and White Clouser one of the most important flies to carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut traditional Clousers have a weakness: durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost conventional versions use deer hair or other natural hair materials that can be damaged quickly by toothy predators. Bluefish, barracuda, mackerel, and other aggressive fish can turn a traditional Clouser into a one-fish fly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen’s Indestructible Saltwater Clouser was developed through experimentation on the water to address that problem. It retains the familiar Clouser-style baitfish profile while offering a more durable option for fishing around aggressive saltwater predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish Ken’s Indestructible Clouser?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide-developed design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Created to address a real problem encountered while saltwater fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore durable construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed to withstand the demands of fishing around aggressive, toothy species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProven Clouser profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers the familiar baitfish imitation that makes the Clouser Minnow so effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile saltwater pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A useful fly for inshore waters, flats, and a variety of saltwater predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish this Clouser for a wide range of saltwater game fish, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotted Seatrout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluefish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarracuda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMackerel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJack Crevalle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther inshore predators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Ken’s Indestructible Clouser with a series of short or medium-length strips, allowing the fly to dart and change direction like an escaping baitfish. Vary your retrieve based on the species and conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an excellent option when fish are actively feeding on bait or when you need a durable pattern that can handle repeated encounters with aggressive predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA guide fly needs to do more than catch fish once. It needs to solve problems that come up during a day on the water. When toothy fish are around, constantly replacing damaged flies wastes valuable fishing time. That's why durability matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep a Clouser Minnow available in your saltwater box, but consider a more durable version when you're targeting fish that can quickly destroy traditional natural-hair patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ken’s Indestructible Saltwater Clouser Minnow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFly Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saltwater Baitfish \/ Clouser Minnow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inshore and flats fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ken’s Indestructible Saltwater Clouser Minnow Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish a true guide fly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ken’s Indestructible Saltwater Clouser combines the proven effectiveness of the Clouser Minnow with a design developed to handle the realities of saltwater fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHESE FLIES are the solution to toothy predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e I have tried about every synthetic material on the market and have found the most effective and durable synthetic material for these flies. These are tied on 4X long hooks which does not effect the fishability but insures that toothy critters bite metal, not line. In addition to the sturdy materials each step of the fly is meticulously managed and super glued to result in a bomb proof pattern. These flies that will stand up to countless fish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years I have taken many species on this pattern including - Bluefish, Striped Bass, Jack Crevale, Cuda, Spotted Trout, Mackerel, Flounder, Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Ladyfish, and many more...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTied in Chartreuse and White, Olive and White and Blue and White and Brown and White. These colors are all you need on the flats..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll are tied on #2 4XL Hooks. This is the only size I fish on the flats and inshore. These are sold with Size Medium Lead Eyes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total length of the fly is 4\" but the size of the fly portion is 3.5\" There is 1\/2\" of bare shank plus the head for a bite zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eAbout Capt. Ken's Custom Flies and Baxter House Outfitters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eBHO offers a great selection of Custom Fishing Flies designed by Professional Fly Fishing Guides. Our fly selection is carefully chosen simply by the flies effectiveness at catching fish. You will find some innovative local patterns along with tried and proven standard patterns. Guides affiliated with BHO are top professionals who chase game fish in both fresh and salt water. Our selection is a reflection of their many years of putting clients on various species of game fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Capt. 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