{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: New Member + How to fish with a Clouser Minnow

Yeah, I tend to do the same as the above posts ^^.  I was just going to add that the only fish I've caught on clousers thus far as a yellow perch in 4MR, and a catfish.  But - I did many that Nile Tilapia one day with a bucktail streamer that is pretty similar to a clouser minnow.  Honestly, I just threw it out there and let it drift in the current.  I guess the fish was just in the right spot -- anyone else using that same fly would have done the same and I had no idea what I was doing (still don't).  

Beth has caught 2 catfish by dragging a weighted fly on the bottom behind her while moving to a new fishing spot ;).  Now I do the same thing when moving around just in case.  I dunno -- even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes.  

Gene

On Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:49:18 PM UTC-5, Andrew Chaney wrote:

Thanks for the tips! Steve, I especially liked that pdf link. Matt, that is a favorite pastime of mine when the fish aren't biting ;). I'm heading out to four mile run before it gets dark tonight and I'll test out those techniques. Later!

On Thursday, February 7, 2013 11:51:31 AM UTC-5, Andrew Chaney wrote:

Hey everyone,

I'm new to this group and am excited to get to know you guys as well as the fishing in the DC area!

I have noticed a lot of positive commentary regarding clouser minnows. However I have never had good luck with them. I have never gotten a strike with a fast retrieval and often snag debris at the bottom if I use a slower retrieval. Are there any tips on how to successfully fish with a clouser? Thanks!

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