How to Fish the Clouser Minnow: Much like the Meat Whistle, a Clouser Minnow can be fished in a variety of ways
The take home message from a basic comparison would be: Spinning reels are generally easier to use and can be better for the lightest casting weights but overcoming the speed-bump of using a baitcaster can give significant advantages in certain situations
If youre someone who likes bigger reels, this will be a bit smaller feeling and more palmable in your hand than you are used to
In fact, even though theres only one size available (in four different gear ratios), these reels act like models both bigger and smaller
A longer rod allows for longer casts to cover more water and helps the lure achieve its maximum running depth
Its one of the oldest jigging lures out there, made popular during the 1950s and 60s, then reborn and made popular again in modern times by notable Canadian bass tournament anglers