SpooledX2 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Hello everyone, Allow me to introduce myself. I am a surf fishermen here in Jersey. I dont use a fly rod ( not yet anyway ) but spinning tackle. Over the past few weeks, I have been introduced to using clousers as a teaser. And I must admit...I have fallen in love with them. I met someone on the beach who ties his own, and I have been buying them from him.....but now I want to start tying them myself. Its got to be a great feeling catching a fish on something you made. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could direct me in the right direction. The essentials I need, where I could purchase them, and hell...if someone lives in Jersey who is willing to do some 1 on 1 instructions that would be great as well.... Thanks in advance, Spooled Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueman89 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2005 First of all, welcome to the forum. To answer your question you will need at least 2 different colors of bucktail. 1 white and another color of your choice. Chartruse is the most widely used.You will need lead eyes also.The medium sized eyes are probably good. If you have a Gander Mountain or other store in the area they should carry this stuff. You will also need the basic tools, Vice, Scissors,bobbin,thread, etc. I can post a few pics to help you if you want. Any more questions just ask, there are plenty of people to answer them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpooledX2 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2005 QUOTE (Blueman89 @ Jun 22 2005, 09:57 PM) First of all, welcome to the forum. To answer your question you will need at least 2 different colors of bucktail. 1 white and another color of your choice. Chartruse is the most widely used.You will need lead eyes also.The medium sized eyes are probably good. If you have a Gander Mountain or other store in the area they should carry this stuff. You will also need the basic tools, Vice, Scissors,bobbin,thread, etc. I can post a few pics to help you if you want. Any more questions just ask, there are plenty of people to answer them. Pictures would be great..... I dont know of any shops in my area that sell the materials....could you recommend a website? What about flashy material? Also, could you recommend any books, or videos? Maybe even a starter kit. -Spooled Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Spooled, You can find all of the materials you need from J. Stockard, the FTF's sponsor. Thier prices are very competitive and service is excellent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Spooled- Where are you in Jersey? We'll get you set up - not to worry! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpooledX2 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2005 QUOTE (DFix @ Jun 23 2005, 07:42 AM) Spooled- Where are you in Jersey? We'll get you set up - not to worry! DFix, I am located in central jersey ( monmouth county ) -Spooled Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueman89 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Here are some step by step photos of a clouser. I will make this 2 posts. Start thread and cover about 1/3 of the shank. Tie in lead eyes about 1/3 the way up the thread wraps. Tie in white deer hair in front of eyes. Fold deer hair over eyes and tie down with a few wraps of thread.Only half the hook shank should be covered. Continue on to next post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueman89 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2005 Now wrap the thread to in front of the eyes. Take 1 piece of flash and fold it in half and cut. Repeat this step agian. Now you have 4 pieces. invert hook in vise and tie in flash on top(the bottom) of the shank.Also tie in the deer hair the same way . Trim deer hair close to shank.Make a smooth, tapered head to cover the deer hair.Half hitch or whip finish. Here is the finished fly. You might want to superglue or epoxy the head to make it a little more durable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckydoty 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2005 Nice job Blue Duckydoty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites