Note: In this example I am using 3/16" nickle eyes. You can substitute bead chain or heavier lead eyes, depending on the depth of the water you wish to fish or how fast you want the fly to sink.
Tying the Grizzly Clouser
1) Tie mono thread onto the shank of the hook. Wind it about half way to the point shown. Build up a lump of thread to act as a stop for the eye.
2) Tie in the eyes using the figure eight method. Wind thread just to the rear of the eyes. Make a base of thread for the hackles to bond to.
3) Tie in two hackle feathers, one on each side, splayed outward. Be sure hackles are tied on straight and even. Wind the thread securely and park it just behind the eyes as shown.
4) Tie in three strands of pearl flashabou. Center flash under thread, wrap twice, then fold the flash rearward. Wrap securely then cement the eyes, hackle and flash with a few drops of Zap-A-Gap. Let dry.
5) Tie in white bucktail as shown on the underside of the fly. Be sure to wind thread evenly but with light pressure at first so the bucktail does not splay outward. Carry the thread over to the rear of the eyes and lightly wind with a few turns of the bobbin. Cement the works lightly with Zap-A-Gap.
6) Tie in wing as shown using the color bucktail that you wish. Be sure not to use too much deerhair than you need. Whip finish and cement the threads. You are ready to fish.
7) The finished product. The fly is shown upside down in the vice. The hair is not splayed out but has a more natural appearance. You can also tie in weed guards if you wish. The limit is only in your imagination.
