Any bass flyfisherman here? Need suggestions 2024
new2BC4bass reply :
on best places to buy a few flies. I'm not going to be buying a lot (at least not to start with ;D ) Asked elsewhere what flies to buy. I want to start with a few Clouser Minnows, Wooly Buggers, Lefty's Deceiver, poppers, and a couple flies from Black Lab Flies and Supplies.
Wouldn't hurt to pick up the Clouser Minnows from the originator since he lives here in PA, but I did find one place selling them for .50 cents less. I think I would prefer to buy from him now since the number of flies will be low. Like to support the local economy! 
A search turned up at least one place with fly prices starting at .47 cents. I'd love to pay those kind of prices, but doubt they would be worth the .47 cents. 
If you have any other suggestions for any other flies I should try, please don't hesitate to name them.
Thanks.
Oh yeah, this will mostly be for Largemouths in lakes. I do fish the Lehigh River on ocassion and the Delaware is also nearby, so I suppose some kind of crawdad imitation wouldn't hurt for the Smallmouths in these waters. Provided I can find a place on shore with enough room for me to cast. I need lots of room! All my fishing is from shore. My rod hasn't seen the water yet just to give you an idea of how poor my casting will be.
new2BC4bass reply :
on best places to buy a few flies. I'm not going to be buying a lot (at least not to start with ;D ) Asked elsewhere what flies to buy. I want to start with a few Clouser Minnows, Wooly Buggers, Lefty's Deceiver, poppers, and a couple flies from Black Lab Flies and Supplies.
Wouldn't hurt to pick up the Clouser Minnows from the originator since he lives here in PA, but I did find one place selling them for .50 cents less. I think I would prefer to buy from him now since the number of flies will be low. Like to support the local economy!
A search turned up at least one place with fly prices starting at .47 cents. I'd love to pay those kind of prices, but doubt they would be worth the .47 cents.
If you have any other suggestions for any other flies I should try, please don't hesitate to name them.
Thanks.
Oh yeah, this will mostly be for Largemouths in lakes. I do fish the Lehigh River on ocassion and the Delaware is also nearby, so I suppose some kind of crawdad imitation wouldn't hurt for the Smallmouths in these waters. Provided I can find a place on shore with enough room for me to cast. I need lots of room! All my fishing is from shore. My rod hasn't seen the water yet just to give you an idea of how poor my casting will be.
new2BC4bass reply :
on best places to buy a few flies. I'm not going to be buying a lot (at least not to start with ;D ) Asked elsewhere what flies to buy. I want to start with a few Clouser Minnows, Wooly Buggers, Lefty's Deceiver, poppers, and a couple flies from Black Lab Flies and Supplies.
Wouldn't hurt to pick up the Clouser Minnows from the originator since he lives here in PA, but I did find one place selling them for .50 cents less. I think I would prefer to buy from him now since the number of flies will be low. Like to support the local economy!
A search turned up at least one place with fly prices starting at .47 cents. I'd love to pay those kind of prices, but doubt they would be worth the .47 cents.
If you have any other suggestions for any other flies I should try, please don't hesitate to name them.
Thanks.
Oh yeah, this will mostly be for Largemouths in lakes. I do fish the Lehigh River on ocassion and the Delaware is also nearby, so I suppose some kind of crawdad imitation wouldn't hurt for the Smallmouths in these waters. Provided I can find a place on shore with enough room for me to cast. I need lots of room! All my fishing is from shore. My rod hasn't seen the water yet just to give you an idea of how poor my casting will be.
NateFollmer reply :
Orvis.com check their clearance and they usually have alot of flies under a dollar.
I get alot of flies from http://www.anglersdream.net/ check out their Blue Sky leaders, they are awesome.
NateFollmer reply :
Orvis.com check their clearance and they usually have alot of flies under a dollar.
I get alot of flies from http://www.anglersdream.net/ check out their Blue Sky leaders, they are awesome.
NateFollmer reply :
Orvis.com check their clearance and they usually have alot of flies under a dollar.
I get alot of flies from http://www.anglersdream.net/ check out their Blue Sky leaders, they are awesome.
bass or bass ? reply :
Sportsmen's Warehouse has a very nice fly selection in store. Letterbox type bins with a huge assortment of flies at @ $1 each. Other than that I can only suggest fly package deals from Bass Pro Shops online catalog.
I fly fish on all my fishing trips and purchase the majority of my flies and foam beetles at Sportsmen's Warehouse.
bass or bass ? reply :
Sportsmen's Warehouse has a very nice fly selection in store. Letterbox type bins with a huge assortment of flies at @ $1 each. Other than that I can only suggest fly package deals from Bass Pro Shops online catalog.
I fly fish on all my fishing trips and purchase the majority of my flies and foam beetles at Sportsmen's Warehouse.
bass or bass ? reply :
Sportsmen's Warehouse has a very nice fly selection in store. Letterbox type bins with a huge assortment of flies at @ $1 each. Other than that I can only suggest fly package deals from Bass Pro Shops online catalog.
I fly fish on all my fishing trips and purchase the majority of my flies and foam beetles at Sportsmen's Warehouse.
RandySBreth reply :
Unless someone is overstocked, most cheap flies are, well, cheap. Usually tied by 13-year old girls in Indonesia or somewhere. If you can find a local tier you'll probably pay more, but get a fly that will last for more than one fish.
I tie my own, and sell a few to some local folks who would rather buy mine than ones from the big chain stores, or even the local fly shop - most of those are tied overseas somewhere, too.
http://www.flyfishingjacksonhole.com/umpqua/watson_interview.htm
RandySBreth reply :
Unless someone is overstocked, most cheap flies are, well, cheap. Usually tied by 13-year old girls in Indonesia or somewhere. If you can find a local tier you'll probably pay more, but get a fly that will last for more than one fish.
I tie my own, and sell a few to some local folks who would rather buy mine than ones from the big chain stores, or even the local fly shop - most of those are tied overseas somewhere, too.
http://www.flyfishingjacksonhole.com/umpqua/watson_interview.htm
RandySBreth reply :
Unless someone is overstocked, most cheap flies are, well, cheap. Usually tied by 13-year old girls in Indonesia or somewhere. If you can find a local tier you'll probably pay more, but get a fly that will last for more than one fish.
I tie my own, and sell a few to some local folks who would rather buy mine than ones from the big chain stores, or even the local fly shop - most of those are tied overseas somewhere, too.
http://www.flyfishingjacksonhole.com/umpqua/watson_interview.htm
sodaksker reply :
No help on where to buy the flies but, I will say that my regular fishing bud, is an old fly fisherman from Montana. He bass fishes with me now and still uses his fly rod. He gave up on the flies though. He throws nothing but a 7" purple worm. Here is one of his latest from about a month ago.
sodaksker reply :
No help on where to buy the flies but, I will say that my regular fishing bud, is an old fly fisherman from Montana. He bass fishes with me now and still uses his fly rod. He gave up on the flies though. He throws nothing but a 7" purple worm. Here is one of his latest from about a month ago.
sodaksker reply :
No help on where to buy the flies but, I will say that my regular fishing bud, is an old fly fisherman from Montana. He bass fishes with me now and still uses his fly rod. He gave up on the flies though. He throws nothing but a 7" purple worm. Here is one of his latest from about a month ago.
farmpond1 reply :
If you are a novice, you might actually be better off with some ratty, cheap flies to start things. Then graduate to some better ones. Just a thought.
farmpond1 reply :
If you are a novice, you might actually be better off with some ratty, cheap flies to start things. Then graduate to some better ones. Just a thought.
farmpond1 reply :
If you are a novice, you might actually be better off with some ratty, cheap flies to start things. Then graduate to some better ones. Just a thought.
DBatey reply :
I used to bass fish with a fly rod and this was my best fly type, I was unable to locate a place that has them, but I can't imagine that they no longer make them.
I had 3 colors, olive, black and purple. Olive was my favorite but I caught many fish on them all. I had a lot of fun fishing ponds with the fly rod, lots of big fish that were weary from pressure, but were willing to eat the subtle flies.
DBatey reply :
I used to bass fish with a fly rod and this was my best fly type, I was unable to locate a place that has them, but I can't imagine that they no longer make them.
I had 3 colors, olive, black and purple. Olive was my favorite but I caught many fish on them all. I had a lot of fun fishing ponds with the fly rod, lots of big fish that were weary from pressure, but were willing to eat the subtle flies.
DBatey reply :
I used to bass fish with a fly rod and this was my best fly type, I was unable to locate a place that has them, but I can't imagine that they no longer make them.
I had 3 colors, olive, black and purple. Olive was my favorite but I caught many fish on them all. I had a lot of fun fishing ponds with the fly rod, lots of big fish that were weary from pressure, but were willing to eat the subtle flies.
MrWrinkle reply :
I use these guys for my flies: http://www.bigyflyco.com/
Considering the price, the quality is really outstanding.
MrWrinkle reply :
I use these guys for my flies: http://www.bigyflyco.com/
Considering the price, the quality is really outstanding.
MrWrinkle reply :
I use these guys for my flies: http://www.bigyflyco.com/
Considering the price, the quality is really outstanding.
NateFollmer reply :
Yeah Big Y makes great flies too. I don't think price will always dictate quality. I have bought some $2 and $3 flies that absolutely sucked.
NateFollmer reply :
Yeah Big Y makes great flies too. I don't think price will always dictate quality. I have bought some $2 and $3 flies that absolutely sucked.
NateFollmer reply :
Yeah Big Y makes great flies too. I don't think price will always dictate quality. I have bought some $2 and $3 flies that absolutely sucked.
Dave P reply :
Cabelas has them on sale from time to time. Bass Pro, but I haven't bought from them for a long time. Gander Mountain, but it's a limited selection. All decent quality. You might google discount flies and see what turns up!
Dave P reply :
Cabelas has them on sale from time to time. Bass Pro, but I haven't bought from them for a long time. Gander Mountain, but it's a limited selection. All decent quality. You might google discount flies and see what turns up!
Dave P reply :
Cabelas has them on sale from time to time. Bass Pro, but I haven't bought from them for a long time. Gander Mountain, but it's a limited selection. All decent quality. You might google discount flies and see what turns up!
new2BC4bass reply :
Appreciate all the links and advice. I think it is a good idea to start with a lower priced fly. Hate to ruin or lose a $5 fly in the trees. Looks like bigyflyco has decent flies at a reasonable price...not too expensive, not too cheap. Guess I will order a few from there to learn on. Thanks a bunch guys.
new2BC4bass reply :
Appreciate all the links and advice. I think it is a good idea to start with a lower priced fly. Hate to ruin or lose a $5 fly in the trees. Looks like bigyflyco has decent flies at a reasonable price...not too expensive, not too cheap. Guess I will order a few from there to learn on. Thanks a bunch guys.
new2BC4bass reply :
Appreciate all the links and advice. I think it is a good idea to start with a lower priced fly. Hate to ruin or lose a $5 fly in the trees. Looks like bigyflyco has decent flies at a reasonable price...not too expensive, not too cheap. Guess I will order a few from there to learn on. Thanks a bunch guys.
new2BC4bass reply :
QuoteNo help on where to buy the flies but, I will say that my regular fishing bud, is an old fly fisherman from Montana. He bass fishes with me now and still uses his fly rod. He gave up on the flies though. He throws nothing but a 7" purple worm. Here is one of his latest from about a month ago.
I'd be fishing a purple worm on any rod if I could catch fish like that. Very nice.
Is it a worm and bare hook? Or does he add a bit of weight to get it down?
new2BC4bass reply :
QuoteNo help on where to buy the flies but, I will say that my regular fishing bud, is an old fly fisherman from Montana. He bass fishes with me now and still uses his fly rod. He gave up on the flies though. He throws nothing but a 7" purple worm. Here is one of his latest from about a month ago.
I'd be fishing a purple worm on any rod if I could catch fish like that. Very nice.
Is it a worm and bare hook? Or does he add a bit of weight to get it down?
new2BC4bass reply :
QuoteNo help on where to buy the flies but, I will say that my regular fishing bud, is an old fly fisherman from Montana. He bass fishes with me now and still uses his fly rod. He gave up on the flies though. He throws nothing but a 7" purple worm. Here is one of his latest from about a month ago.
I'd be fishing a purple worm on any rod if I could catch fish like that. Very nice.
Is it a worm and bare hook? Or does he add a bit of weight to get it down?
RandySBreth reply :
QuoteYeah Big Y makes great flies too. I don't think price will always dictate quality. I have bought some $2 and $3 flies that absolutely sucked.
To me a 2- or 3-dollar fly is a cheap one. ;D
RandySBreth reply :
QuoteYeah Big Y makes great flies too. I don't think price will always dictate quality. I have bought some $2 and $3 flies that absolutely sucked.
To me a 2- or 3-dollar fly is a cheap one. ;D
RandySBreth reply :
QuoteYeah Big Y makes great flies too. I don't think price will always dictate quality. I have bought some $2 and $3 flies that absolutely sucked.
To me a 2- or 3-dollar fly is a cheap one. ;D
NateFollmer reply :
QuoteQuoteYeah Big Y makes great flies too. I don't think price will always dictate quality. I have bought some $2 and $3 flies that absolutely sucked.To me a 2- or 3-dollar fly is a cheap one. ;D
That's nuts 
I hate paying a $1.50 for flies, let alone $3... Whatever you're buying better last a lifetime 
Dwain - that fly looks like a cat toy... I'm going to take a few of my cats fake mice and see if they catch anything ha
NateFollmer reply :
QuoteQuoteYeah Big Y makes great flies too. I don't think price will always dictate quality. I have bought some $2 and $3 flies that absolutely sucked.To me a 2- or 3-dollar fly is a cheap one. ;D
That's nuts I hate paying a $1.50 for flies, let alone $3... Whatever you're buying better last a lifetime
Dwain - that fly looks like a cat toy... I'm going to take a few of my cats fake mice and see if they catch anything ha
NateFollmer reply :
QuoteQuoteYeah Big Y makes great flies too. I don't think price will always dictate quality. I have bought some $2 and $3 flies that absolutely sucked.To me a 2- or 3-dollar fly is a cheap one. ;D
That's nuts I hate paying a $1.50 for flies, let alone $3... Whatever you're buying better last a lifetime
Dwain - that fly looks like a cat toy... I'm going to take a few of my cats fake mice and see if they catch anything ha
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
Dahlberg Diver.
Get one and fish it. Awesome bass/pike/musky fly
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
Dahlberg Diver.
Get one and fish it. Awesome bass/pike/musky fly
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
Dahlberg Diver.
Get one and fish it. Awesome bass/pike/musky fly
RandySBreth reply :
QuoteUnless someone is overstocked, most cheap flies are, well, cheap. Usually tied by 13-year old girls in Indonesia or somewhere. If you can find a local tier you'll probably pay more, but get a fly that will last for more than one fish.I tie my own, and sell a few to some local folks who would rather buy mine than ones from the big chain stores, or even the local fly shop - most of those are tied overseas somewhere, too.
http://www.flyfishingjacksonhole.com/umpqua/watson_interview.htm
I was just saying those "great deals" are cheap for a reason. For really good flies you'll have to pay more, or learn to tie your own.
Darhlberg Divers are another good one, I forgot about that.
RandySBreth reply :
QuoteUnless someone is overstocked, most cheap flies are, well, cheap. Usually tied by 13-year old girls in Indonesia or somewhere. If you can find a local tier you'll probably pay more, but get a fly that will last for more than one fish.I tie my own, and sell a few to some local folks who would rather buy mine than ones from the big chain stores, or even the local fly shop - most of those are tied overseas somewhere, too.
http://www.flyfishingjacksonhole.com/umpqua/watson_interview.htm
I was just saying those "great deals" are cheap for a reason. For really good flies you'll have to pay more, or learn to tie your own.
Darhlberg Divers are another good one, I forgot about that.
RandySBreth reply :
QuoteUnless someone is overstocked, most cheap flies are, well, cheap. Usually tied by 13-year old girls in Indonesia or somewhere. If you can find a local tier you'll probably pay more, but get a fly that will last for more than one fish.I tie my own, and sell a few to some local folks who would rather buy mine than ones from the big chain stores, or even the local fly shop - most of those are tied overseas somewhere, too.
http://www.flyfishingjacksonhole.com/umpqua/watson_interview.htm
I was just saying those "great deals" are cheap for a reason. For really good flies you'll have to pay more, or learn to tie your own.
Darhlberg Divers are another good one, I forgot about that.
sodaksker reply :
QuoteQuoteNo help on where to buy the flies but, I will say that my regular fishing bud, is an old fly fisherman from Montana. He bass fishes with me now and still uses his fly rod. He gave up on the flies though. He throws nothing but a 7" purple worm. Here is one of his latest from about a month ago.I'd be fishing a purple worm on any rod if I could catch fish like that. Very nice.
Is it a worm and bare hook? Or does he add a bit of weight to get it down?
He texas rigs it with 1/8 or 3/16th worm weight.
sodaksker reply :
QuoteQuoteNo help on where to buy the flies but, I will say that my regular fishing bud, is an old fly fisherman from Montana. He bass fishes with me now and still uses his fly rod. He gave up on the flies though. He throws nothing but a 7" purple worm. Here is one of his latest from about a month ago.I'd be fishing a purple worm on any rod if I could catch fish like that. Very nice.
Is it a worm and bare hook? Or does he add a bit of weight to get it down?
He texas rigs it with 1/8 or 3/16th worm weight.
sodaksker reply :
QuoteQuoteNo help on where to buy the flies but, I will say that my regular fishing bud, is an old fly fisherman from Montana. He bass fishes with me now and still uses his fly rod. He gave up on the flies though. He throws nothing but a 7" purple worm. Here is one of his latest from about a month ago.I'd be fishing a purple worm on any rod if I could catch fish like that. Very nice.
Is it a worm and bare hook? Or does he add a bit of weight to get it down?
He texas rigs it with 1/8 or 3/16th worm weight.
new2BC4bass reply :
I ordered some flies yesterday from Big Y Fly Co. They shipped the same day, and I got a nice email from the president of the company. Probably a stock reply, but nice nonetheless.
Unfortunately I also bought a custom made 3 wt. from another forum. The Internet is a great place to learn, but very bad on my purse strings. : Custom made sounds expensive, but it wasn't. Very reasonably priced rod. I could have paid an awful lot more for a factory rod.
Anyone familiar with Batson Forecast blanks? Seller said he hadn't weighed it yet, but believes it will weigh around 2 ounces, give or take a tad.
You guys are partially to blame. At least that is what I am planning on telling my wife. This is one of the sites that led me down the wrong path. The path to thinking I had to have quality equipment in order to enjoy fishing. LOL.
I think someone let the bait monkey loose in my house, then locked the door! ;D ;D
new2BC4bass reply :
I ordered some flies yesterday from Big Y Fly Co. They shipped the same day, and I got a nice email from the president of the company. Probably a stock reply, but nice nonetheless.
Unfortunately I also bought a custom made 3 wt. from another forum. The Internet is a great place to learn, but very bad on my purse strings. : Custom made sounds expensive, but it wasn't. Very reasonably priced rod. I could have paid an awful lot more for a factory rod.
Anyone familiar with Batson Forecast blanks? Seller said he hadn't weighed it yet, but believes it will weigh around 2 ounces, give or take a tad.
You guys are partially to blame. At least that is what I am planning on telling my wife. This is one of the sites that led me down the wrong path. The path to thinking I had to have quality equipment in order to enjoy fishing. LOL.
I think someone let the bait monkey loose in my house, then locked the door! ;D ;D
new2BC4bass reply :
I ordered some flies yesterday from Big Y Fly Co. They shipped the same day, and I got a nice email from the president of the company. Probably a stock reply, but nice nonetheless.
Unfortunately I also bought a custom made 3 wt. from another forum. The Internet is a great place to learn, but very bad on my purse strings. : Custom made sounds expensive, but it wasn't. Very reasonably priced rod. I could have paid an awful lot more for a factory rod.
Anyone familiar with Batson Forecast blanks? Seller said he hadn't weighed it yet, but believes it will weigh around 2 ounces, give or take a tad.
You guys are partially to blame. At least that is what I am planning on telling my wife. This is one of the sites that led me down the wrong path. The path to thinking I had to have quality equipment in order to enjoy fishing. LOL.
I think someone let the bait monkey loose in my house, then locked the door! ;D ;D
Dave P reply :
QuoteUnfortunately I also bought a custom made 3 wt. from another forum. The Internet is a great place to learn, but very bad on my purse strings. :
Custom made sounds expensive, but it wasn't. Very reasonably priced rod. I could have paid an awful lot more for a factory rod.
Anyone familiar with Batson Forecast blanks? Seller said he hadn't weighed it yet, but believes it will weigh around 2 ounces, give or take a tad.
Good stick 
Dave P reply :
QuoteUnfortunately I also bought a custom made 3 wt. from another forum. The Internet is a great place to learn, but very bad on my purse strings. :
Anyone familiar with Batson Forecast blanks? Seller said he hadn't weighed it yet, but believes it will weigh around 2 ounces, give or take a tad.
Good stick
Dave P reply :
QuoteUnfortunately I also bought a custom made 3 wt. from another forum. The Internet is a great place to learn, but very bad on my purse strings. :
Anyone familiar with Batson Forecast blanks? Seller said he hadn't weighed it yet, but believes it will weigh around 2 ounces, give or take a tad.
Good stick
new2BC4bass reply :
Ordered a few flies from Big Y Co. Friday. Were waiting for me when I got home Monday afternoon. I have one problem, tho. The flies look too good to put in nasty water. ;D
Oh well, here's hoping I can get out this weekend.
new2BC4bass reply :
Ordered a few flies from Big Y Co. Friday. Were waiting for me when I got home Monday afternoon. I have one problem, tho. The flies look too good to put in nasty water. ;D
Oh well, here's hoping I can get out this weekend.
new2BC4bass reply :
Ordered a few flies from Big Y Co. Friday. Were waiting for me when I got home Monday afternoon. I have one problem, tho. The flies look too good to put in nasty water. ;D
Oh well, here's hoping I can get out this weekend.
Pedigohornet reply :
Bass flies can be expensive, but they are much easier to tie than trout flies....they bigger. If you mess with a fly rod long, learning to tie your own should be considered. Bass Pro, Cabela's, Orvis and others carry an assortment.
As noted above, soft plastics can be fished on the long rod quite effectively.
The baitfish patterns developed for salt water work well on bass too. Bunny strip patterns like the one above are one of my favorites. You can catch decent fish on smaller flies but you will catch more, larger bass using flies approaching the size of those used with conventional tackle.
You can handle bass on most any size fly rod, but you cannot toss all size flies on one rod. So, in my opinion, if you are limited to one fly rod for bass, error on the larger size. You can toss small flies on a 7-wt but you will endanger the back of your head and the rod if you attempt to toss a weighted 6 inch bunny strip with a 2-wt.
Bass aren't leader shy so a light tippet isn't necessary. Six or seven feet of 10-12 pound test mono works well for a leader on a 7-wt. A 7-wt is plenty rod to handle big fish and bulky flies yet it won't over power a 3 or 4 pounder like the one I'm holding.
Pedigohornet reply :
Bass flies can be expensive, but they are much easier to tie than trout flies....they bigger. If you mess with a fly rod long, learning to tie your own should be considered. Bass Pro, Cabela's, Orvis and others carry an assortment.
As noted above, soft plastics can be fished on the long rod quite effectively.
The baitfish patterns developed for salt water work well on bass too. Bunny strip patterns like the one above are one of my favorites. You can catch decent fish on smaller flies but you will catch more, larger bass using flies approaching the size of those used with conventional tackle.
You can handle bass on most any size fly rod, but you cannot toss all size flies on one rod. So, in my opinion, if you are limited to one fly rod for bass, error on the larger size. You can toss small flies on a 7-wt but you will endanger the back of your head and the rod if you attempt to toss a weighted 6 inch bunny strip with a 2-wt.
Bass aren't leader shy so a light tippet isn't necessary. Six or seven feet of 10-12 pound test mono works well for a leader on a 7-wt. A 7-wt is plenty rod to handle big fish and bulky flies yet it won't over power a 3 or 4 pounder like the one I'm holding.
Pedigohornet reply :
Bass flies can be expensive, but they are much easier to tie than trout flies....they bigger. If you mess with a fly rod long, learning to tie your own should be considered. Bass Pro, Cabela's, Orvis and others carry an assortment.
As noted above, soft plastics can be fished on the long rod quite effectively.
The baitfish patterns developed for salt water work well on bass too. Bunny strip patterns like the one above are one of my favorites. You can catch decent fish on smaller flies but you will catch more, larger bass using flies approaching the size of those used with conventional tackle.
You can handle bass on most any size fly rod, but you cannot toss all size flies on one rod. So, in my opinion, if you are limited to one fly rod for bass, error on the larger size. You can toss small flies on a 7-wt but you will endanger the back of your head and the rod if you attempt to toss a weighted 6 inch bunny strip with a 2-wt.
Bass aren't leader shy so a light tippet isn't necessary. Six or seven feet of 10-12 pound test mono works well for a leader on a 7-wt. A 7-wt is plenty rod to handle big fish and bulky flies yet it won't over power a 3 or 4 pounder like the one I'm holding.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I've had very good luck with bonefish flies for largemouth and smallmouth. They come in pretty natural crawfish colors and usually have bead eyes to help keep them down. Lots of them have something to help keep them from getting snagged or from catching weeds and they usually have stronger, bigger hooks than most flies. The fly that I use most often is called a bonefish slider http://www.saltwaterflies.com/bonefishslider.html
They look like they would be a very simple fly to tie but they are a very good fly.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I've had very good luck with bonefish flies for largemouth and smallmouth. They come in pretty natural crawfish colors and usually have bead eyes to help keep them down. Lots of them have something to help keep them from getting snagged or from catching weeds and they usually have stronger, bigger hooks than most flies. The fly that I use most often is called a bonefish slider http://www.saltwaterflies.com/bonefishslider.html
They look like they would be a very simple fly to tie but they are a very good fly.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I've had very good luck with bonefish flies for largemouth and smallmouth. They come in pretty natural crawfish colors and usually have bead eyes to help keep them down. Lots of them have something to help keep them from getting snagged or from catching weeds and they usually have stronger, bigger hooks than most flies. The fly that I use most often is called a bonefish slider http://www.saltwaterflies.com/bonefishslider.html
They look like they would be a very simple fly to tie but they are a very good fly.
.ghoti. reply :
Here's the place you've been looking for.
They have fast service, great value, and free shipping.
http://www.flyshack.com/DisplayCategory.aspx?CatID=15
the Dilg Slider, rabbit strip diver and the Bouface have all been great bass flies for me.
.ghoti. reply :
Here's the place you've been looking for.
They have fast service, great value, and free shipping.
http://www.flyshack.com/DisplayCategory.aspx?CatID=15
the Dilg Slider, rabbit strip diver and the Bouface have all been great bass flies for me.
.ghoti. reply :
Here's the place you've been looking for.
They have fast service, great value, and free shipping.
http://www.flyshack.com/DisplayCategory.aspx?CatID=15
the Dilg Slider, rabbit strip diver and the Bouface have all been great bass flies for me.
backseatk reply :
try these guys:http://www.flyshop.com/
backseatk reply :
try these guys:http://www.flyshop.com/
backseatk reply :
try these guys:http://www.flyshop.com/
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