When chasing snook in the brackish backwaters of the 10,000 Islands region of southwest Florida’s Everglades National Park, you just can’t beat the simplicity of a dark colored or chartreuse and white Clouser Deep Minnow. With Umpqua’s Dupli-Kits Clouser’s Deep Minnow Fly Tying Kit at your fly tying vise, you’ll quickly and easily tie 24 of these classic saltwater fly patterns in the most popular sizes and colors! Couple to follow tying instructions with premium fly tying materials from Metz and Umpqua, you better believe your flies will be well constructed tough enough for the biggest hitters in the saltwater game! Pick up Umpqua’s Dupli-Kits Clouser’s Deep Minnow Fly Tying Kit today and cast to that beautiful snook tomorrow!
Summary
Bob Clouser caused quite a stir when he introduced his spin on Lefty Kreh’s “Deep Minnow” during the 1980s, and today, with the help of Umpqua’s Dupli-Kits Clouser’s Deep Minnow Fly Tying Kit, you can cash in on the success of Clouser’s now-famous baitfish fly pattern. This fantastic fly tying kit is pre-packaged with enough material to tie 24 Deep Minnows in the most effective colors and sizes. If you don’t know how to tie a “Clouser” or have never worked with bucktail, do not worry – the instructions are included and extremely easy to follow! You’ll be tying durable and extremely fishable flies in no time with the help of these top quality fly tying materials from Umpqua and Metz.
Details
- You’ll learn to tie Bob Clouser’s popular and effective Deep Minnow saltwater fly
- Top quality materials from Umpqua and Metz
- Enough material to tie 24 flies in the most popular colors and sizes
- Easy to follow instructional materials
- Stock your fly box properly for your next trip for a range of tough saltwater game species!
WHAT’s IN THE KIT?
Materials
- White, chartreuse, grey, and brown bucktail pieces
- Two sizes of durable saltwater hooks
- Two sizes of dumbbell eyes
- Hanked flash material
Instructional Materials
- “Clouser Deep Minnow Tying Instructions” by Umpqua Feather Merchants
WHAT FLY DO I LEARN TO TIE?
Clouser’s Deep Minnow
The “Deep Minnow” saltwater fly pattern was first introduced to the fly fishing community in the 1980s by saltwater legend Lefty Kreh. The infamous “Deep Minnow article” caused quite a stir among fly fishing purists who claimed the new pattern on the saltwater block was simply a glorified jig, launching an important debate within the saltwater fly tying and fishing community. Since those early days, the debate has softened and the benefits of the Deep Minnow have been realized by a broad group of fly anglers including Bob Clouser, whose chartreuse and white version has probably become the most popular Deep Minnow on the planet.
Leland on Umpqua Clouser’s Deep Minnow Fly Tying Kit
When Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters’ Keith Westra teaches his fly tying students the art of tying saltwater fly patterns, his syllabus starts with the Clouser Deep Minnow. This fly pattern, though a bit controversial at its first introduction, became an instant classic, helping saltwater fly anglers across the globe reel in big game species. The beauty of this fly is its simplicity; it’s easy to tie and its simple design produces unbelievable underwater fish-seducing action. Keith teaches this fly first because he says, “Learn to tie a Clouser first and you can tie any saltwater streamer under the sun.”
The Umpqua Dupli-Kits Clouser’s Deep Minnow Fly Tying Kit is an excellent choice for fly anglers who want to stock their fly boxes for the upcoming saltwater fly fishing season or for beginning fly tyers looking to try out their new skills on an effective saltwater fly pattern.
Leland on Umpqua
In 1972 a man named Dennis Black and his fly tying skills found themselves in high demand. Mr. Black, then a professional production fly tyer, was famous in the industry for his unsurpassed skill and speed with whipping up tremendously beautiful and precisely constructed flies. It wasn’t long until this young fly tying superstar realized that he ought to take his consistent approach to quality to the next level. Shortly after this realization, a small army of fly tyers had banded together to support Mr. Black’s vision. With the likes of Dave Whitlock, Jack Dennis, and Andy Puyans, Mr. Black was officially in business.
Dennis Black’s new company Umpqua Feather Merchants quickly extended its reach and fly production capabilities with expansion into India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, where the world’s first and full blown “fly tying factories” were built. Since those early days, only the highest standard of excellence has marked Umpqua and this commitment to quality and efficiency continues to spur the company forward. Dennis Black’s innovative vision for “fly production” has truly revolutionized how the fly industry operates and has ultimately made the majority of production flies better. From the first “royalty system” for rewarding the most creative professional fly tyers to streamlining production systems and offering a range of other products, Umpqua Feather Merchants just seems to “do it all.”
Today, Umpqua Feather Merchants is without a doubt the world’s best and most prolific supplier of hand tied fly fishing flies as well as fly tying hooks and materials, and they recently got better! Umpqua’s brand new, state of the art headquarters in Louisville, Colorado marks another paradigm shift in the way fly tying business is done. From its vast warehouse to its specially designed inventory management and tracking system, Umpqua is poised to continue its energetic trajectory and lead the way for the next generation of flies and fly tyers.
Leland on METZ
Since 1972 Metz Fly Tying has developed cutting edge techniques in producing the very best genetic fly tying hackles available. Situated in bucolic Pennsylvania, Metz is a fantastic company dedicated to helping fly tyers everywhere take their flies not just to the water, but to the next level. Recently, Metz has expanded its product line to position itself as one of the go-to fly tying material suppliers in the world, and with the help of Umpqua Feather Merchants’ broad reach and deep resources, Metz will continue to satisfy and surpass the needs and desires of the world’s vast fly tying community.
Umpqua on Umpqua Metz Clouser’s Deep Minnow Fly Tying Kit
“Materials and instructions to produce 24 Deep Minnows in the most productive sizes and colors.”
Umpqua on Umpqua
"As you may or may not know, we're the largest producer of quality hand-tied flies in the world. We also make available through your local fly shop a wide array of the finest fly-tying hackle and Tiemco hooks.
At Umpqua we offer everything the angler needs to a have a first class fishing experience. (Everything that is, but the water and the fish."
Umpqua on Dennis Black and the “Obvious Quest”
“The idea first took shape in the hands of our founder, Dennis Black, back in 1972. As a fast and facile professional fly tyer, Dennis was known for his skill and speed at producing hundreds of dozens of flies each year for the larger mail order houses. But he was also quick to realize how fast the demand for excellent flies would outstrip the abilities of cottage industry types like him.
The Obvious Quest: To create excellent flies in sufficient supply – without sinking his standards. In response, Dennis developed (with characteristic care) a methodical plan: First, he enlisted the tying expertise of the likes of Dave Whitlock, Jack Dennis, Andy Puyans and others, to help him set the standard of excellence for Umpqua flies.
Next, Dennis established the first of what would eventually be five separate fly-tying “factories,” first in India, then in Sri Lanka, and finally in Thailand. The primary focus at each of these factories was on producing the very best fishing flies possible, constructed of the very best materials available. From the beginning, the quantity of flies produced was secondary to the quality and excellence of each fly pattern. These high standards were assured by the personal involvement of the fly designers themselves, and by the ever-increasing skill, imagination and creativity of the Umpqua production fly tiers. Today, you will find no flies more skillfully tied than those available from Umpqua Feather Merchants.
Finally, Dennis created a system of royalty payments, to reward professional tyers like Whitlock, Lefty Kreh, Randall Kaufman, Larry Dahlberg, and Bob Popovics for uniquely good patterns.
The Result: Today, Umpqua produces umpteen thousand dozen flies, from micro-scopic midge imitations to the huge patterns favored by marlin and sailfish. And the "Umpquality" – you’ll see for yourself.”
Umpqua on METZ
“Metz offers a premium line of fly tying materials. These product offerings include the complete assortment of award winning Edgin fly tying tools and accessories, a wide array of tying materials and the most comprehensive fly tying kits available. This broad line makes Metz uniquely capable of meeting the demands of both the beginner and master tyer.
As early pioneers of genetic engineering techniques, Metz selected and raised stock specifically for hackle production. Over nearly three decades, Metz has been the industry leader in producing high quality fly tying hackle. Located in the heart of Pennsylvania among the historical roots of fly fishing, Metz is grounded in fly tying heritage. And as a division of Umpqua Feather Merchants, a name synonymous with quality, and a team dedicated to service, Metz is determined to move fly tying to the next level of excellence.
Since 1972 Metz has been singularly focused on one overriding goal: to provide the best products and the best customer service available anywhere. As we expand our line of premium genetic hackle to include a wide array of fly tying materials, we will remain focused on delivering nothing but the best. Because your satisfaction is the feather in our cap.”