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The Middletown man who gave the fly-fishing world the Clouser Minnow is inducted at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Special to The Patriot-News
Bob Clouser, Middletown's legendary fly-fishing innovator, on Saturday was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum in Livingston Manor, N.Y.
Internationally known as the creator of the Clouser Minnow fly pattern, reputedly used to catch more species of fish than any other fly, Clouser also is a sought-after fishing guide, particularly on the Susquehanna River, and fly-fishing instructor.
Clouser has created many other fly patterns that are used around the globe, including the Half and Half, Clouser Crayfish, Swimming Nymph, Crippled Minnow, Mad-tom, The Darter, Hellgrammite, E-Z popper and Floating Minnow.
He also designed the Clouser Taper fly line, manufactured by Rio Products, and recently inspired a line of fly rods by Temple Fork Outfitters, all intended to make casting heavy, wind-resistant fly patterns easier.
Clouser has written many magazine articles and books, including "Clouser's Flies" and "Fly Fishing for Smallmouth on Rivers and Streams."
