Streamers
Clouser Minnow (Trout)
Bob Clouser's iconic dumbbell-eyed minnow pattern, scaled down for trout water. The weighted eyes make it ride hook-point-up and create a jigging action that imitates a wounded baitfish. A staple on rivers where trout feed on minnows and juvenile fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Clouser Minnow (Trout) should I use?
The Clouser Minnow (Trout) is most commonly tied in sizes 6–10. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Clouser Minnow (Trout) imitate?
The Clouser Minnow (Trout) primarily imitates minnows, juvenile fish, baitfish.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Streamers
- Sizes
- 6–10
- Colors
- Olive/White, Chartreuse/White, Brown/White
- Weight
- Lead dumbbell eyes
- Hook Styles
- Standard streamer
- Imitates
- minnows, juvenile fish, baitfish
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater, lake
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout
Pattern Details
- Category
- Streamers
- Sizes
- 6–10
- Colors
- Olive/White, Chartreuse/White, Brown/White
- Weight
- Lead dumbbell eyes
- Hook Styles
- Standard streamer
- Imitates
- minnows, juvenile fish, baitfish
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater, lake
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout