The ultimate guide fly. Super easy to tie and they catch so many different fish!

@bryanrosensteel3331

3 жыл бұрын

Something like more than 160 different species...I'm not sure if any other artificial lure can make that claim!

@dariuswhite3002

Жыл бұрын

What are ur thoughts on mouse patterns

I like your Clouser story. I'm a building inspector, and I did an inspection on a replacement furnace at Henry Koffman's house. He's a really nice guy! He showed me where he used to raise his famous roosters, and showed me a couple of fantasy flies. one was a hummingbird fly, with ruby throat. The other was a house swallow with a darning needle fly in it's mouth. Fun day!

It seems like the more simple patterns catch more fish ...👍🤙

Love the Clouser story. It really seems like the big guys in the world of fly fishing (e.g., who have lures named for them) are always such humble dudes. It’s the gentlemen’s preferred sport!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

Жыл бұрын

Yes there are some wonderful people in this sport.

Thanks. Just started tying for about a month. Glad I found you today. Not too many Texas fisherman tying videos. Old Chief

Thanks for sharing so much with us all! Have learned a great deal from your knowledge!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

28 күн бұрын

Glad to help!

A fly that everyone should have in their box and that is a great story.

Awesome Fly, great story! Love how you take a sport that we all over-complicate, and unapologetically simplify it. Thanks for keeping it reel!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

You are spot-on Alvin. That's the best way to tie 'em. The hard part is finding a species that won't eat it.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, you are right about that.

I love the simplification of the pattern. The possibility of making it a little more weedless is cool.

I get a big smile on my face every time I see a new video from you brotha! Absolutely love your vibes!!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

If it catches fish it ain't wrong!

You don’t see Abel vices much anymore, so cool

Great story, we all know, and love, guys like that.

Ha! Great story Alvin. Your still on my bucket list to fish with. I tried last year but you were all booked up

Here I was thinking the OG Clouser was the simplest baitfish pattern. You said slimming it down and I thought there's no way, it's already simple... shoulda trusted ya Alvin. That thing is slick. Definitely tying a few.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

2 жыл бұрын

😂 They catch fish too, thanks for watching!

Thanks Alvin. Nice. Tell Lenee that I’ll be calling her for a spring trip. COVID just messed me up this fall. She’s a great guide.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I think she is pretty great as well.

I subscribed, reason simply because you like bead chains because it's cheap. I've been tying the Clouser minnow since the early 1980's a great fly, but it's also a hard fly to get right. Less is more with this one. I tie mine for trout. So I use bead chain and # 8 TMC glow bug hook, I tie a Mickey Finn version that is way too good on the Brook Trout I fish for here in New England and in the Canadian Maritimes. Oh and I like being polite myself. You be surprised at how far you can go or get out of a pickle by just being polite . Red Fish well I once ate blacken Red Fish at Chief Paul's just as that craze was getting going. Louisana besides the fishing and hunting there is the food and it's all over.

Lefty preferred tying his Clousers this way. I’ve used the same method for years with great results. I love the simplicity and ease of tying a Clouser this way. Great video Alvin!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching.

Thanks for your knowledge and sense of humor Alvin. After watching a classical guitar video, KZread brought me to your minimalist version of the classic Clouser minnow. Sometimes the algorithm works well...

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

2 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome!

You sir are a legend! Your’e snake fly is the bomb, fat baby superb and this Clouser tying criminal! You’ll have the Clouser police kicking yer door in soon! I tie all my clousers this way, all the hair underside and couple of strands of krystal. Love it.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great advice and tutorials on tying! It's like sitting down and hangin' with a good bud on a rainy day when you can't go fishing, Always fun to watch!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that comment.

I just found your channel today while tying foxee clousers, for carp and bass. I like what you do keep it up . Bobs shop was an hour from my house and i spent some time soaking in the experience. I like how you keep things simple but effective.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Pretty cool history 😂😂😂

Crazy simple! I’m with these other guys... I’ve been doing way too much! I’m gonna tie some up and give em a go! Thanks.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Ha! That story at the end.. there’s always one of those guys in every club..

Thank you, I really appreciate you demystifying and simplifying these subjects. They say that the epitome of craftsmanship is the ability to strip out everything that doesn’t belong, and what is there serves a fundamental purpose. That’s a great gift you have. Makes it accessible and approachable. And shows your Houston roots. Very “git r done, boy, we ain’t painting the Mona Lisa here!” And yet, the product is always a Mona Lisa. Thanks, amigo.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thanks for watching.

Yesss, we need more Alvin videos always!!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

More on the way!

Great video Alvin, thank you for showing us how easy this fly is.... Keep em coming!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

I was thinking about making a simple clouser minnow with beadchain eyes and a single layer of bucktail but you beat me to it.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

Жыл бұрын

They work great 👍

This clouser works great Alvin. Thanks for your take on this classic.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

"Always be nice" Enough said

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with being nice.

Man you make it look so easy. Do you have a video on the fly tying equipment?

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

9 ай бұрын

Here you go. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZdllJqwh5u4kdo.htmlsi=c2TP-zXImLuOUdmn

I don't fish in the ocean or tie this sort of fly but I like your personality and your flies are beautiful so you'v earned my subscription

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome!

Really is the most classic fly! I love it. Catches em all 🙌🏼

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

It really is!

I love these guide fly videos! You made me start tying you made it seem so accessible and easy

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I had never thought to use bead chain for eyes...stealing that!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could say I thought of it first.

Just now learning fly tying and bass fishing with flies. Caught 3 nice little small mouth the last few days on this little guy. Thanks Alvin!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

Be nice! A good example to follow, especially this year. Lead on, McDuff!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Clousers are my favorite. Seems to catch everything that swims. I tied one on a #12 a couple days ago, hoping for crappies.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

We have caught crappie with them.

That’s it? I feel like I didn’t get the fries with my Happy Meal!

That was great bro!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great fly, great story, sweet vice!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Al, I tie them the same way because the hair never twists around the hook bend. Here in southern New England a pink over chartreuse fly works great on cloudy days. I use crazy glue while wrapping the lead eyes.

@markboyle8192

2 жыл бұрын

Pink over Chartreuse, never thought of that combo, gonna rattle a few off next session.

I have to try that one, let's back to the basic ! Thanks for sharing ;)

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Thanks a lot for sharing experiences

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

you good sir are a genius

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, just doing what I can.

Thanks so much Alvin! I’ve heard that story on one of Bobs videos, that’s hilarious!😂. It’s awesome that you got to fish with him!!! A fishing legend! Clouser is my favorite! In Fredericksburg Country Flyfisher owner Martin Pursch gave me a couple of 2” on #10 hooks for a pattern when I was just getting started , I went home and tied some 6” on 2/0 hooks, he said wow your going after big uns. That evening caught a 6# Largemouth.🙂 Caught hundreds of fish and all species since.👍👍 Best wishes and Happy holidays to you buddy! 🎣

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and happy holidays to you as well.

Hit thumbs down 2 times lol I love these vids! Stay up and thanks for good info

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Dig your stuff! I hope to cross paths with you one day ! Great vibes

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi Alvin. Any tips on casting closer minnows without hitting the rod. By the way, fantastic how to video's, keep them coming.

@chrishenslick5482

9 ай бұрын

This was me. I was told to open my loops. Had trouble with that. Ultimately what fixed that for me was buying a seven weight which is just plain better suited to toss larger flies. Also as I got a little further on in my line whipping career I realized a slower action rod worked much better for me and is easier to open your loops up with. Lose power and distance, sure. But having a rod that you match with is far preferable.

Looks like I’m working way too hard to tie mine. Thx for the video.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah those sparse ones get the job done.

Funny story. However, someone should have introduced Bob to this person just to see the look on his face....😂

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Would have been funny.

Saw you on meat eater, thanks for what you do as a guide and as an inspiration to others African Americans like myself who grew up watching bass fishing and dreaming of being on the professional bass fishing tour

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dexter, thanks for watching, let me know if I can do anything else.

@munk4hire

3 жыл бұрын

Where and when can i book a red fish trip with you? Hoping for the best in 2021.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@munk4hire Check out my website: www.alvindedeaux.com/

living legend

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

In my own mind 😂

Original Abel vice , just like mine . Nice.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, can't imagine ever needing a new one.

What people don’t seem to get is, “ most flys are built to catch people”.

@jerrypeacock5166

3 жыл бұрын

That looks like a naked crazy charlie , I was taught the closer had a tail. Guess it could be a naked closer, or a wing fly. Not to be a pattern snob or nothing, but those that first banged those out should be given props for there work. I wouldn’t say nothing but Bob took the time to show me many years ago. I do agree, he was a nice man. Most back then wouldn’t have taken the time to show and explain to me why it was tied like it was. Also explained how to tweak the pattern for different situations you may encounter.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I remember the first time I saw one tied this way I thought it looked like a Crazy Charlie. Just seemed more like a Clouser. So many flies are just slight tweaks of other flies, just figured Bob should get credit for this one.

Great stuff, thank you. Do you fish Clousers on floating or intermediate line for reds? thanks!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

Жыл бұрын

90% floating lines. If not then a sinking tip to get down deep in the channels.

You ever try the kreelex? It's like the last vegas casino version of a clouser. Similar profile, but super flashy! I have done well for Bass, Crappie, Rainbow, and Brown trout on them out here is Colorado.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

I have used them, a couple of my guide buddies here tie them.

@OpportunityFishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing great video BTW. I will have to try tying some as sparse as you do. I think alot of flies at the shop are designed to catch fisherman just as much as the fish. I'm willing to bet sparse is better.

What size thread do you use?

Great video Alvin, love the story! Your focus seems a bit off on the camera. Maybe it's set so the vice is in focus but you're just a bit blurry.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I set the focus on the vise with the lens wide open, didn't notice until I was done with the whole video. Figured nobody needed to see me as long as the fly was in focus. 😅

The fly that will go on to the end of time

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

For sure.

Started trying all my clouser with craft fur, cheaper and I think better movement

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

I have a few of those as well.

What would you recommend for a good vise? Not wanting to break the bank but the one that I got with a kit ain’t cutting it!

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I really don't know. The one I have is over 20 years old so I haven't looked at new ones in a long time. I guess I would say get a good one and it will las forever.

That’s the one of the easiest I’ve ever seen

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Fish love them too!

Wow that’s stupid simple, need to try that! I wonder if it works for bones too?

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah it will, we used to call this version the crazy Clouser because it was kind of a cross between a Clouser and a Crazy Charlie.

Hey Alvin, Shea McClanahan let me borrow some maps of the Wind River Range when he was working as a rep for JANDD Mountaineering in the N.W. Funny thing is, all the maps have your name on them. This was back in the mid 90's...He told me some stories about you and fly-fishing up in the winds and how good a dude you are! He moved back to Texas before I got the maps back and never realized they were yours until I recently found them going through some old stuff. Lets get in touch so I can get these back to the rightful owner! Feel free to come out my way and chase Steelhead for a few days if you like! Bruce Berry~

How do I fish a clouser?. What retrieves work best ?

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Really any way you want. When the water is warm we strip them fast, when the water gets cold we drag them along the bottom real slow.

What tying vise is that you are using?

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

It's an old Abel vise.

Alvin, what vice do you have?

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

It's a really old Abel vise.

Great guide!! Is that a Rolex Explorer?

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

It's a Seaholm Rover.

@ethan2081

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing Thanks for the reply! I'll have to check out Seaholm

Just subscribed to your channel.Enjoying your videos.Of many things,the vise seems straight forward awesome engineering.What is the manufacturer and is it still available.Pros/Cons?Thankyou sir.

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan, thanks for subscribing. That is an old Abel vise. You might find one on eBay, but they are not for sale new as far as I know. No cons and the biggest pro is that it has lasted for 20 plus years.

@danjohnson2098

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing Thanks for the reply.Keep up the great work.

Alvin: I didn't have any olive thread Me: Wait that illegal

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

😂

Do have to tie these upside down ?

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Not really, but I think it's a little easier.

That's what I'm talkin about

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

You know it!

What’s your favorite combo of colors when you tie a clouser?

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Chartreuse and white if I could only have one color combo.

@robertchaney5480

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Damn... I guess I'm doing too much. Will give it a try...

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

If I was selling them no one would buy them, but the fish love them.

@euqnoj1

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing You put me on my first redfish on a fly so there's proof that it works! Hopefully I can get back out there soon.

Technically, every minnow that Bob Clouser ties is a Clouser Minnow lol

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Very true! 😂

That looks like a bend back..

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

2 ай бұрын

With eyes and a straight hook?

What fly vise are you using?

@CliffGraham

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like an old Renzetti Mastery

@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

It's a really old Abel vise.

@CliffGraham

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing oh dang! Forgot about those!