The Clown Clouser
A long time ago
in a galaxy far, far away I use to be a tournament bass angler! Memories of
jigging tubes and walking zara spooks for big bass still invade my dreams and
at heart I think I will always be a tourney angler even if I never participate
in a another tournament again. During those days, I used a variety of
jerkbaits, and one particular jerkbait that always produced -- when of course
the fish wanted it, that is -- was the Clown by Rapala. This jerkbait worked
for bass, pike, muskie, walleye and anything else that would hit a jerkbait-style
lure.
I
can remember many stinkin' hot summer days when nothing would bite,
only to have the clown talk one or two fish into taking a nibble. And during a tournament
on a hot summer's day, one or two fish may have just been enough to take first
place!
Since my intended targets for this fly are bass and walleye, it was a no brainer (at least to me) that this fly would be tied Clouser style. This is a variation on the clown colors; it is not an exact replication. After playing around with a few dressings, I have arrived at this particular dressing as the one that is most preferred by bass and walleye.
Tie a few up and let me know how you get on with it!
Happy tying!
Nikki
The Clown Clouser
Hook: Saltwater 2 - 4/0
Thread:
Eyes: Large lead chartreuse
Tail: Yellow Finn Raccoon with yellow holographic Flashabou
Sides: Blue Finn raccoon tied on each side directly behind the lead eyes
Belly: White Finn raccoon
Wing: Yellow Finn Raccoon with yellow holographic Flashabou
Collar: Red EP sparkle brush
