Description
Fly Type: This is a subsurface streamer and baitfish/shrimp imitation. The name refers to its design, which is a variant of the classic Clouser Minnow, featuring fox fur ("Foxy") for a natural profile and silicone legs ("Hot Legs") for added movement and attraction.
Best Suited For: An excellent fly for targeting a wide range of predatory fish in both fresh and saltwater. It is a go-to pattern for striped bass, trout, pike, and redfish.
Best Time to Fish: This fly works well year-round. The lifelike movement and added visual trigger make it particularly effective in murky or off-color water and during low-light conditions like dawn and dusk.
Water Type: A versatile fly effective in both freshwater and saltwater.
Best Location: The Clouser Foxy Hot Legs works best in rivers, on coastal flats, and near drop-offs or submerged structure where predators ambush their prey.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its combination of a proven design and added features. The Clouser design makes the fly ride hook-point-up, which helps prevent snagging on the bottom. The fox fur gives it a very natural, "breathing" action in the water, while the silicone legs provide a buggy, lifelike movement that can be a powerful trigger for a strike. The best way to fish it is with a slow, jerky retrieve to mimic a wounded baitfish.