Steve W Sharpe asked:


When you mention fly fishing to people, many times they think you are fishing exclusively for trout. However, there are some amazing spots you can fly fish for trophy sized bass as well. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass abound in rivers and lakes, so why not try your hand fly fishing for bass?

Many experienced fly fishermen report that bass fly fishing can be extremely challenging as well as extremely satisfying. Bass have larger mouths than trout, so your choice of lures is much more diverse. They strike hard and fight strong, so when you are fly fishing for bass, expect to be exhilarated by the fight in these guys!

Experts suggest that you use a 6-7 weight rod, but if you are especially experienced, you can use a 4-5 weight rod. If you choose the smaller rod, you may have trouble casting the larger flies, so be aware of that. You can use a floating or a sinking line with a weight forward taper. You should have a 7 ½ to 9 foot leader tapered down to a 10 pound test.

Most bass are opportunistic feeders and will bite at anything. In general, however, flies for bass fishing are usually larger and influence a bigger bite. Try big muddler minnows, clousy minnows, wooly buggers, poppers, leech patterns, and crayfish patterns. Size 8 or 10 would be a little on the small side while size 2 or 1/0 would be a little too large, so opt for something in between.

Largemouth bass live in shallow water habitats among reeds, water lilies, and other vegetation naturally found in the water. They are adapted to warm waters in the 80 degree range and are seldom found deeper than twenty feet down. They prefer clear waters with little or no current. They stay fairly active year-round, but tend to stay near the bottom in the winter months.

Great bass fly fishing can be found in various locations throughout the United States. In the northeastern United States, try the rivers and streams in the Adirondack Mountains such as the Mohawk or Black Rivers. There are also some prized bass in the Great Lakes region. Southern Ontario in Canada can also provide some great opportunities to catch trophy sized bass.

Bass fly fishing can be a great experience for both the beginning fly fisherman as well as those with a little more experience. Fly fishing for bass requires a little bit of finesse and some tenacity when they bite. Stay with the fish and pull a whopper out of the water you can be proud of!

Ernest Tang asked:


Tying a high quality fly fishing knot is an important aspect of a repertoire for a fly fisherman in order to catch the ideal fish. The line is basically consisted of different lines on top of the fly at the tail end; consequently tying a good knot is a requirement so as not to make it come loose when you are out on your fishing voyage. Otherwise there will be gloomy tale to tell of the fishes that get away.

So how to tell what is a good knot? The mark of one is that it will not become slacken when you are battling with the fish. To do so, a good practice is to moisten it by applying water or saliva, then tighten it with a firm pull to enable it to be snug firmly throughout the whole knot. That is the correct method if the fish will to drag in one direction; it will not cause the line to sever as the knot is consistently tightened.

After strengthening the knot, it is vital to check every knot to make certain that there is no abrasion. If not the fisherman has to redo it so that it can face up to the test. When you discover that a line is torn or worn out, then it is time to get a new one or the knot will cause you to lose your catch. Every part of the line and knot have to be in ideal state or you will never get the best fly fishing knot irrespective of your tying skill.

Perhaps we can examine certain types of knots in order to get the fishing line equipped and all set up. Nearest to the reel, we have the Arbor knot that is most frequently employed to unite backing of the spool to the reel. After which, you utilize an Albright knot to fasten the backing to the fly line. That can create a problem as generally the lines are constructed of dissimilar materials. The next fly fishing knot to consider is the Nail knot as it joins the leader to the fly line and it is a very important knot as it is what turns the fly over at casting. The next to take note is the Double Surgeon’s fly knot that ties the tippet to the leader. Finally, the Improved Clinch fly fishing knot is for most part employed to connect the tippet to the fly, therefore the job of tying the fly fishing line is done.

Shareen Aguilar asked:


The method originated from an ancient fishing form called angling; the very reason why it’s called angling is because of the hook hanging at the end of the line of a fishing rod. Fly fishing has innovations of its own and the noticeable tool for this method is the use of artificial flies or the fly lures. Usually, artificial flies are tied with thread, feathers or fur but there are other options too which include ribbon, tinsel or beads and for extra weight, lead is used.

The reason why the artificial flies are “accessorized” is because specified species needs to be attracted. By using the right combination of the fly; which includes the size, weight and color, to the line, rod and reel, the chances of catching a desired species is high.

Color and size of the fly is mentioned because it adds to the fly’s camouflage effect, which is meant to imitate local insects, a main course for the fish (but this is done specifically to catch attention of aggressive, spawning species).

The size of the fly ranges from the largest (#2 ) to the smallest (very small at #22). The line to which the fly is hooked also plays an important relationship with the fly because primarily, it’s what casts the fly. It really depends on the purpose of the angler. There are heavy lines for sinking purposes and light ones as well to keep the fly afloat. In fact, a fly line can plainly be cast without a fly which makes it different from the basic fishing rod and reel method.

The significance of the fly is high in fly fishing since its main purpose is to act as a “food” for the species.

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Get some Tips on How to do Fly Fishing

You can find a number of live-bait anglers perhaps numbering thousands that are brilliant sportsmen, but when it comes to fly fishermen they can practice better conservation from the start.

Fly fishing in recent times have been one of the sports that has been gaining popularity and it has been also a source of conserving natural habitat as well it is the source for aquatic game and recreation.

There are certain things that is required to make Fly fishing simple and they are you should have a good appropriate rod; you have master the appropriate casting technique and you must have a line to match it.

For the ones who want to know some fly fishing tips there are some guidelines which can help hone their fly fishing techniques:

a. The Rod Material

For the starters or the one having moderate financial means hollow glass can be tried. It requires relatively less maintenance than bamboo sticks and will not be damaged if handled improperly.

b. Line

If you have a rod and line that does not match each other then you may not progress in fly casting skill. About 99 percent of the time the fly caster faces trouble as his line is too light to take out the action of his rod.

Therefore it is important to have the knowledge that on the given rod line should be of the same size. It could be used for anything from bluegills and trouts to bis sea fishes.

When a size line is chosen then the anglers should fetch a C level, an HCH double-taper or a GBF 3-diameter.This selection is based on the fact that most of the fly rods that are bought today are of hollow glass and that a majority of these work fine with lines of those sizes and the length and weight doesn’t matter much.

c. The appropriate Casting Technique

When casting, it should be remembered that you get about twenty feet of line out front. Anglers should keep in mind to cast a straight line. Jerky movements should be avoided even when in fast mode.

The anglers should be calm and relaxed. Tight muscles can spoil the casting.

Thus the basic fundamentals should be learned and then you can enjoy fly fishing.

Thus the most easy and surest way in which you can learn the casting is to spend out time in the river with the fishermen who are experts in casting.

Daniel Eggertsen asked:


When it comes to bass fishing, one of the most common questions even some experienced anglers ask is how to go fly fishing for bass. Perhaps the first consideration when fly fishing for bass is gear.

If you have trout fishing rods, you can probably just use those for your bass fishing. About a six weight will easily suffice and get you started, but any fairly light rig will work.

If you plan on fishing for lunker, and want to cast some really big flies, try a nine weight. If you are not planning on trying to cast really long distances, a double taper line is a good line choice. Many bass fishermen swear by weight forward lines or a bass tapered line. It really is a matter of personal choice and depends on trial and error to find what really works best for you.

A good fly choice for catching bass is a Dahlberg Diver. It is small and thin, and there are a many variations that go by different names. The biggest differences in the variations is that there are small differences in the tying techniques that sometimes cause the fly to dive less or pop on the water more.

When tying bass flies, deer hair is the only way to go for various reasons, but versatility and ease are the biggest reasons.

If you are unsure how big a fly you can cast on lighter lines, just tie some bass bugs, and take them out with a pair of fly scissors. Just trim the bug until it is the right size to provide the kind of cast you need. Watch the effect your trimming has on the fly in the water, and adjust accordingly.

One thing to remember is that bass really are not too choosy. They are predatory hunters, and if something causes a commotion on the water, they are going to show up to nab whatever is in their territory.

Now, you should think about the best ways to move your fly in the water. You will see a lot of anglers out there getting muscle strain, yanking on their rods. There really is no need. Many an angler has learned the lesson on the benefits of slowing their retrieve.

Once your fly hits the water, let it sit for a moment as if it is stunned, then give a single twitch of your line. Then, give another twitch or two, as if a wounded bug is trying to get out of the water. If the bass have not taken your bait by then, give a giant yank. Continue this strategy until you get a bite.

If you are tying your own flies, consider tying in a manner to create the illusion of heft without weight or air resistance that comes with weight, which will allow them to remain simple and thin, while they sink slowly. Consider a marabou body that is trimmed close, with about a two inch feather attached as a tail. Wooley Buggers are easy to cast and work very well for this effect.