Bob Clouser and Lefty Kreh's hybrid — a Clouser Minnow up front, a Deceiver behind. The dumbbell eyes jig, the saddle-hackle tail swims, and together they move more water than either parent. The big-fish fly for smallmouth rivers, and it crosses to trout, stripers, and anything else that eats minnows.
1. Eyes — Attach white thread a third behind the eye and figure-eight a pair of dumbbell eyes on top (the fly rides inverted). Cement.
2. Tail — At the bend, tie in four white saddle hackles, curves paired and splayed slightly outward, one shank-length long. Flank with 4–6 strands of flash.
3. Belly — In front of the eyes, tie in a bunch of white bucktail on top of the shank, reaching the middle of the tail.
4. Flip — Invert the hook. Tie in a few strands of flash, then a bunch of chartreuse bucktail as the back, slightly longer than the belly.
5. Head — Build a tapered thread head around the eyes. Whip finish and cement generously.
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