Bob Clouser Jr. recently recomended a great color combo for clouser minnows to me. Belly- olive bucktail, sparse purple flashabou,red krystal flash (key trigger) both synthetics tied a 1/2" longer than bucktail. Wing - black bucktail. eyes - 1/36 os lead dumbell painted red/black on a sz. 2 hook.
This was a new color combo to me and it has worked very,very well in both stain & clear water for Smallies & Pike.
Much to my surprize its a pretty looking combo too.
h2o (artic cowboy/southwestern NY)