Fly Fishing for Smallmouth

TheBassMan · 07-01-2004, 01:09 PM

I have a quick question. What flys would you use to catch smallmouth bass. I was wondering, cause i fly fish a lot for trout, and was wondering what kinda flies to use.

wesleykey · 07-01-2004, 01:21 PM

Where do you fish at? I am in Alabama, and we have no trout here. I have never tried fly fishing and actually posted a question about it in the regional forum (South) today. If you live in the south you might watch that thread and see what replies I get. Otherwise I can't help you, as I have no fly experience. [:-]

Matt / PA · 07-01-2004, 04:34 PM

You rang!?

Clouser Minnows: Chartruese/White or "Baby Smallmouth" are my most productive colors.
Clouser Crayfish: Olive or Brown
Clouser Floating Minnows: Same as the Reg. minnows.

I also use Hellgramite patterns, Various sized/colored Wooly buggers

And don't overlook Mayfly and Caddisfly hatches.....if you see a large hatch such as the Eastern 'White fly' hatch you can match the hatch and really do well.....usually go a size or 2 larger than the naturals to get noticed. Smallmouth can be picky but they aren't nearly as selective as trout.

PointingLab · 07-01-2004, 05:19 PM

We do real well here in Indiana rivers with "stone fly buggers" Tied similar to a brown wooly bugger but with a swiss straw shell case on the back, Tie the swiss straw in at the head, make small loops and tie in aprox 1/8th or less back and repeat to give the case a rippled look. Pull the palmered hackle out between the wraps with a dubbing needle to give the effect of legs. Clousers are also an excellant choice. I like to use a little crystal flash in the tail to make them easier to see. Also Dahlberg divers and muddler minnows are favorites. Go get 'em!

TheBassMan · 07-01-2004, 09:03 PM

Thanks a bunch, i live in Bucks county PA. Where are some good rivers here.

Matt / PA · 07-01-2004, 09:46 PM

Take an hour or so drive up to the Hamburg / Reading area and hit the Schuylkill River.
River is filled with Smallies........I like the area in around Berne / Centerport a few miles below Hamburg.

TheBassMan · 07-02-2004, 10:37 AM

Thanks a bunch. Just moved to PA from Missouri. Good river fishin down there. Good luck, God Bless, and i will see ya on the water

mpagri · 07-02-2004, 11:36 PM

heyy a fellow bucks county man, i live in bucks county too. where do you fish?

TheBassMan · 07-03-2004, 10:47 AM

I live in Levittown..really close

mpagri · 07-03-2004, 07:34 PM

I just started getting into fishing seriously this year, do you know any hotspots in this area? I have good luck with large mouth and an accidental tiger muskie at marsh creek lake.