Far Bank Enterprises

RIO's Clouser Stinger

$67.99

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Description

One of the weirdest fisheries in the PNW is that of sea -run cutthroat and salmon in the saltwater, as few of the patterns work that you expect to work on trout and salmon in freshwater. The Clouser Stinger is one of those unique patterns that is designed to cater strictly to the saltwater in the PNW. It is sparse, with a long clear mono loop and stinger to mimic the sand eels in the salt. The stinger is set far back to hook up on the lazy way the salmon hit at times in the salt. It is heavy to work well from a boat or the shore.

Specifications

Category

Saltwater Flies

Target Species

salmon-steelhead, inshore

Techniques

casting

Conditions

open water, current, low light

Field Notes

A saltwater baitfish pattern designed for sea-run cutthroat and salmon, especially in the PNW. The long mono loop and rear-set stinger help improve hookups on short strikes, and the heavy build makes it suitable for casting from shore or a boat. Fish it as a streamer-style fly around bait schools, tidal edges, and moving water.

Pros

  • Saltwater-specific baitfish profile
  • Rear stinger helps hook lazy strikes
  • Heavy enough for shore or boat presentations

Cons

  • Not intended for freshwater trout applications
  • Single fly pattern may be less versatile outside saltwater baitfish situations

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