Fly fishing rocks 2024

fourbizz reply :

senko_77 reply :

Jay, that vid was sick. If 3:10 and 4:05 don't make you wanna hit the water then what would?

Deep Jig reply :

Makes me want to get on a top water bite bad. Spring can't come soon enough.

fourbizz reply :

That lake looks like soooo much fun.

Lucky Craft Man reply :

I have debating on whether or not to get a Sage Bass Fly Rod and that video may have pushed me over the edge!!

WoolleyBass reply :

And that is exactly why i fly fish with poppers. Roby

topwater.va reply :

I cant wait till this summer when my friend teaches me how to fly fish!!

Buckeye1955 reply :

WOW! That is a great video! I have fished with dry poppers and sinking spiders since my Dad taught me as a kid 45 years ago. Still use a Shakespeare Wonderod and an Ocean city model 90 automatic fly reel similar to what I learned on. There is nothing in fishing like dropping a fly in the back of a quiet cove and having a hog explode on it! I'm going to pick up a Hobie Pro Angler kayak in the spring and get back to doing more of that. There is something about working a flyrod that is just good for the soul. Everthing slows down and it's just you, the water and the line. Thanks again for posting the video. I'll watch that one over and over till spring!

Eternal Angler reply :

Nice subtle fly fishing video, that's a nice size largemouth bass he pulled out of the water. I love that spot he was fishing at, the reeds look really cool, perfect for bass spawning.

NewAngler reply :

I've seen that before, but that doesn't mean I didn't just watch it twice in a row.

NEKvt reply :

Good stuff. Hadn't seen that before.

Helluva_Engineer reply :

that looks fun. I've never caught a fish on a flyrod. Hope to take care of that this spring.

Dan: reply :

You guys ever seen this girl?

http://video.citytv.com/video/23063483001/Fly-Fishing/

bmadd reply :

Definitely one of the best fishing videos I've ever seen. Makes me want to expand my fly fishing from panfish to the bigger species.

I could see you doing that Bizz. Lets see some pic-heavy posts from a fly-fishing bass trip.

Scorcher214 reply :

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Definitely one of the best fishing videos I've ever seen. Makes me want to expand my fly fishing from panfish to the bigger species.

okiefisher8 reply :

awesome video. makes me want to give fly fishing try

flechero reply :

Greatness!

What perfect timing... as I sit here working on a (my) new 9 wt.

jaymc reply :

If you're looking to getting into fly fishing for bass you don't have to spend $600 for the latest carbon/graphite technology. The super fast high end fly rods are not necessarily as good as the slightly slower IM-6 models.

Don't get the idea that a LONGER fly rod will cast further and easier,. It ain't necessarily so. Lefty Kreh can throw and entire line with just his hand, no rod. That's 90'. A longer rod gives the advantage to a hooked fish. In open water that's no big deal. When you are trying to move a bass away from cover it is a big deal. Dave Whitlock had a series of shorter fly rods for heavier lines but they never caught on with the herd. I see Redditngton has 4 short rods for heavy lines in the BPS catalog. Trout fisherman favor the longer lengths because it makes it easier to control line on moving water. Line control is 75% of fly fishing for trout.

Fly lines are important. All the major manufacturers offer a special bass line. I think they are worth it. However, a good old Cortland 333 served me well for several years at half the price of the hi-tech stuff.

Years ago, Jason Lucas said that when bass are fishing on or near the surface, the fly rod was the most efficient tool for catching them. I can't prove him wrong.

Brush Hog20 reply :

It's definately well worth the effort to learn to fly fish. For those of you thinking of giving it a try you won't regret it. As stated above a 600 dollar sage rod is not required by any means. I personally own a high dollar flyrod (gloomis streamdance) and my 100 dollar TFO (temple fork outfitters) is my favorite rod to cast. I highly reccomend TFO for first timers and a couple hours in the yard practicing. I also recommend a the book "Essence of Flycasting" by Mel Krieger. Its a very well laid out book and will reduce your learning curve.

Tin reply :

You need to pick the swimbait stuff back up Bizzle...

flechero reply :

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You need to pick the swimbait stuff back up Bizzle...

Or just combine the arts 6"-9" flies turn some nice fish!

http://members.ij.net/danscustomflys/MagnumBunkerPage.html

fourbizz reply :

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You need to pick the swimbait stuff back up Bizzle...

It is boring and no longer cool. It is now just as commercialized and lame as the rest of bass fishing.

Copen1822 reply :

Spectacular!! Thanks for the post!

Goose52 reply :

Wow - great fish and a beautiful location.

We had a recent thread about goals for 2010 and for one of mine I listed getting back into fly fishing after a 40+ year hiatus. I have my old 'glass 8wt fly rod up in the attic but I think I'll get a new graphite rod this year ...

jaymc reply :

When it comes to heavy lines, 6wt and up, first generation graphite was better than the best fiberglass rods ever made.

Ebay usually has some very good deals on graphite fly rods.

flechero reply :

Jay, is this near you at all? Looks like a pretty cool event. And the weights were up there in the '09 results.

http://www.bassnfly.com/The%20Bass-n-Fly%20Challenge%20tournament.html

fourbizz reply :

Yeah Keith, I'm pretty sure that I am gonna fish it with my buddy Ed.

Buckeye1955 reply :

The newer graphite rods are better for sure, but man I love throwing the line with one of the old Shakespeare Wonderods. I have a dozen of them and they are just beautiful rods. You can pick up a nice 8wt on Ebay for less then $100 usually. I have a Cabelas graphite travel rod I use for trout and have caught a few bass on it too. Does fine. I have an unused when I bought it - 40 year old Ocean City model 90 automatic on it too. Created quite a stir when I walked into the fly shop at Cabelas and asked them to put bass line on one for my bass rod. I use an FY-B 8wt- 8' 6" Wonderod and it has handled bass over 7lbs with no problem at all. Feels like I have a direct connection to my late father when I have one of those rods in my hand. Even if the blue gill are the only thing hitting, it's still a blast.

Goose52 reply :

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The newer graphite rods are better for sure, but man I love throwing the line with one of the old Shakespeare Wonderods.

Funny you should mention that ... since that's what I fished with in the '60s and I still have it. It hasn't seen water more than once or twice since the late '60s...

32251 reply :

I have several of the old Wonderods. I buy them at yard sales and Ebay cheap. I love those things. Snobby flyfishermen probably hate them, but they are the bomb to me. 8wt line. I could cast that thing all day long!

That video was so inspiring!!

Buckeye1955 reply :

32251 - Glad there is some more fans of those old glass rods around. It's never fails when I start throwing line with one that someone wants to know what the heck that is and can they try it. Maybe you had to be from that generation to appreciate them, but their aren't many rods made today that 40 years from now people will be collecting and still using. I still have my Dad's he purchased new in 1967 and several unused ones of the same model. I hope to pass them down to the grandkids when I'm gone. They were a major purchase back in their day. Dad was making $14 a week and bought two of the rods and two Ocean City reels. I don't remember the price, but I purchased one awhile back that still had the price tag on it of $18. Hey Goose, make that old rod happy and take out this spring. Bet it puts a smile on your face with the first cast!

Goose52 reply :

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Hey Goose, make that old rod happy and take out this spring. Bet it puts a smile on your face with the first cast!

Will do! Now, do you think I will need to replace the 42 year-old WF8F line I have on my reel ? ;D ;D

Buckeye1955 reply :

Goose,

Only if it's cracked and in bad shape! I fished some with Dad's after he passed away and it wasn't in great shape but still worked just fine. Cabelas fly shop has some great new bass weight line. Works like a champ!

Goose52 reply :

Maybe I'll pull that old WF8F off the reel and stretch it out - if it doesn't look like a Slinky .... maybe I'll try to fish it

Still, I think I will be getting a bit more modern 6wt or so rig to play with as well. I think 6 will be enough for the little fish in my lakes...

RandySBreth reply :

I use fly, spinning, and baitcasting tackle, but catching Bass on poppers is just plain fun.

You don't have to go all "high-end" on the tackle like some others have said.

More folks should try it.

Shane J reply :

Great video. That guy is hard core! Kinda does make me want to try a hand at it.

Goose52 reply :

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I use fly, spinning, and baitcasting tackle, but catching Bass on poppers is just plain fun...

I bought my fly rod in 1967 and my first bass was a little guy - probably around a pound or less. But I still remember twitching that popper and then seeing the bulge in the water as he was coming up to hit it - like all topwater, just a rush. Great stuff. I'm looking forward to getting back into it.

Buckeye1955 reply :

And if you ever do land a hog on one, you'll remember it for a very long time. Got a 7.5 one time back in some laydowns. Still remember that monster coming clear out of the water on that popper just like it was yesterday!

jaymc reply :

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Jay, is this near you at all? Looks like a pretty cool event. And the weights were up there in the '09 results.
http://www.bassnfly.com/The%20Bass-n-Fly%20Challenge%20tournament.html

Nah, it's the other side of the country. But thanks for thinking of me.

jaymc reply :

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The newer graphite rods are better for sure, but man I love throwing the line with one of the old Shakespeare Wonderods. I have a dozen of them and they are just beautiful rods. You can pick up a nice 8wt on Ebay for less then $100 usually. I have a Cabelas graphite travel rod I use for trout and have caught a few bass on it too. Does fine. I have an unused when I bought it - 40 year old Ocean City model 90 automatic on it too. Created quite a stir when I walked into the fly shop at Cabelas and asked them to put bass line on one for my bass rod. I use an FY-B 8wt- 8' 6" Wonderod and it has handled bass over 7lbs with no problem at all. Feels like I have a direct connection to my late father when I have one of those rods in my hand. Even if the blue gill are the only thing hitting, it's still a blast.

My problem with glass was the weight. I have a glass Cortland for 9wt that weighs 6.5 oz. Cast that for two hours and your arm is killing you. I got a Woderrod for xmas when I was 14. I fished that rod until I went int he service in '66. When I got out I purchased a Fenwick.

Buckeye1955 reply :

Won't disagree with the weight difference. I usually have 3 or 4 rods on the deck and just rotate what I'm throwing depending on what I'm looking at as I move from area to area with the boat when I'm bass fishing. One of those will be the fly rod. Some days they just aren't interested, but I'm always willing to give it a shot as I just enjoy working the rod some anyway. If I'm out all day trout fishing, my 5wt graphite rod is all I take. It's a 7 piece travel rod and I carry it and my travel bass rod on the Harley when I'm out. Never know when I'll come across a good spot to take a break and wet a line. It's a great day when I can get to do some of both as I hit the road for the day.

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