Fly Fishing 4 Bass!!!

Lilmoosecountry · 04-03-08, 01:41 PM

Growing up in wisconsin. I did allot of flyfishing. We had the McCall river running threw the back Yard. We fished for brookies like there was no end in site. So i am not afraid of a Fly Rod. I'm thinking about using it in my tournament /Bass fishing. I cant think of a better rod for Topwater. Plus there are a bigger variety of Topwater flys to pick from.

WTL · 04-03-08, 02:38 PM

I think the reason its not commonly used in tourneys is because people are pushing sometimes to land fish and the thought of slowing down with a fly rod scares them a little. It is actually the most efficient method for fighting fish oddly enough, but you gotta play them right. Will it give you an edge on the tourney trail?

I don't know, but let us know how it works for you. I'd love to see the long rod get more popular. Which brings another question to bear, are there maximum rod length rules in the tourneys you fish? I though BASS required 8' or less to exlude jiggerpolers or whatever you call those fellows.

basstech · 04-03-08, 02:45 PM

I remember back in the early 90's Roland Martin started using a fly rod for bass in some B.A.S.S. tourneys, or may have been FLW, but anyway, there was an 8ft length limit on rods you can use during those "sanctioned" tourneys.
Dave Whitlock is a name you might want to check out lilmoose. He was at that time one of the countrys leading authorities on fly fishing for bass. I haven't kept up on this stuff since '94 or so. But definately check the rules and make sure there isn't the same kind of rod length limit in the tourney's you fish.

WTL · 04-03-08, 02:50 PM

I imagine having to scale down to an 8 ft flyrod to be legal just about neutralizes the whole reason for using the fly rod. I wish the tournaments werent so strict about such things. Variety is good, lets see what people do with a 20' rod.

brushhog · 04-03-08, 03:04 PM

Doesn't one of our young fellas on here do a lot of fly fishing for bass? I'm thinking it was a younger guy from Fla. who kept track of the days in a row he caught fish. Cool guy and great poster.... can't recall the name.

I'm no tourney fisherman, but I would say anything your doing that no one else is could be advantageous if your good at it.

Lilmoosecountry · 04-03-08, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by WTL

I imagine having to scale down to an 8 ft flyrod to be legal just about neutralizes the whole reason for using the fly rod. I wish the tournaments werent so strict about such things. Variety is good, lets see what people do with a 20' rod.

Well the concept is not the rod. The longer Rod would make easy. Yes!!! But i could make it work if need be with a shorter rod. Regular fishing uses weight in or around the bait to make the presentation. In fly fishing it is the weight of the line itself that propels fly.

WTL · 04-03-08, 03:44 PM

They make 8 foot flyrods, thats not in doubt. With big bugs I like the larger heavier weights though. Its all about being able to move that line, the larger, longer rod moves it easier, the smaller one with still a heavier weight line is gonna make you work. This doesnt even take into consideration the wind.

bamabassman · 04-03-08, 05:30 PM

fly fished all my fishing life. and i LOVE IT!!! have a cheap couple of fly rods. and a few flies. gonna get some more flies. wtl when you are able to come, we'll do some fly bass fishing. ok?

zooker · 04-03-08, 05:38 PM

i do it some. i grew up fly swatting in ny my self.. capt mike is the guy to ask moose.after all he is the professinal bass with a fly guide..

bush hawg..
i remember him had this thing for peacock bass on a fly -which would REALLY be fun..

zooker

brushhog · 04-03-08, 06:56 PM

Zoocer - Yeah, what the he@@# was his name.. posted lots of great picts... Now I'll have to search it....

brushhog · 04-03-08, 07:46 PM

Islandflyfisher was his name... Once posted (boasted) of catching fish 365 days straight!! Interesting young guy, posted good picts

jasonfish320 · 04-03-08, 08:40 PM

I have never fly fished for bass, but I've done a lot small trout pond fishing with a fly rod. I'm guessing a bass fight with a fly rod would be a blast! One thing I have done is tie a short 12" mono leader to the end of a popper with a floating fly...this has worked really well.

Captmikestarrett · 04-03-08, 08:56 PM

It is not the fight, it is the hookup that is the cool part.. The big 9 foot plus fly rod makes a 5 lb LGMouth bow to your pull.

Face it the bigger the rod the more in control you can be. Fly fishing a tourney is insane unless all particapants are on the the same level.

Fly = Bow
Baitcaster/spinning = Rifle

An 8 wt has brought in 45 lb tarpon for me and 30 lb convict bass in less time than conventional tackle.

So I say go for it and break the rules..

I am behind you all the way..

Ekim Tterrats

bamabassman · 04-04-08, 04:47 PM

dead on capt. love the fight when fly fishing.

04-03-08, 01:41 PM	#1
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	Fly Fishing 4 Bass!!! Growing up in wisconsin. I did allot of flyfishing. We had the McCall river running threw the back Yard. We fished for brookies like there was no end in site. So i am not afraid of a Fly Rod. I'm thinking about using it in my tournament /Bass fishing. I cant think of a better rod for Topwater. Plus there are a bigger variety of Topwater flys to pick from.

04-03-08, 02:38 PM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I think the reason its not commonly used in tourneys is because people are pushing sometimes to land fish and the thought of slowing down with a fly rod scares them a little. It is actually the most efficient method for fighting fish oddly enough, but you gotta play them right. Will it give you an edge on the tourney trail? I don't know, but let us know how it works for you. I'd love to see the long rod get more popular. Which brings another question to bear, are there maximum rod length rules in the tourneys you fish? I though BASS required 8' or less to exlude jiggerpolers or whatever you call those fellows. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-03-08, 02:45 PM	#3
basstech BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockford, Ill Posts: 489	I remember back in the early 90's Roland Martin started using a fly rod for bass in some B.A.S.S. tourneys, or may have been FLW, but anyway, there was an 8ft length limit on rods you can use during those "sanctioned" tourneys. Dave Whitlock is a name you might want to check out lilmoose. He was at that time one of the countrys leading authorities on fly fishing for bass. I haven't kept up on this stuff since '94 or so. But definately check the rules and make sure there isn't the same kind of rod length limit in the tourney's you fish. __________________ The words just won't come to me!:confused:

04-03-08, 02:50 PM	#4
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I imagine having to scale down to an 8 ft flyrod to be legal just about neutralizes the whole reason for using the fly rod. I wish the tournaments werent so strict about such things. Variety is good, lets see what people do with a 20' rod. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-03-08, 03:04 PM	#5
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	Doesn't one of our young fellas on here do a lot of fly fishing for bass? I'm thinking it was a younger guy from Fla. who kept track of the days in a row he caught fish. Cool guy and great poster.... can't recall the name. I'm no tourney fisherman, but I would say anything your doing that no one else is could be advantageous if your good at it. __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

04-03-08, 03:44 PM	#7
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	They make 8 foot flyrods, thats not in doubt. With big bugs I like the larger heavier weights though. Its all about being able to move that line, the larger, longer rod moves it easier, the smaller one with still a heavier weight line is gonna make you work. This doesnt even take into consideration the wind. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-03-08, 05:30 PM	#8
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	fly fished all my fishing life. and i LOVE IT!!! have a cheap couple of fly rods. and a few flies. gonna get some more flies. wtl when you are able to come, we'll do some fly bass fishing. ok?

04-03-08, 05:38 PM	#9
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i do it some. i grew up fly swatting in ny my self.. capt mike is the guy to ask moose.after all he is the professinal bass with a fly guide.. bush hawg.. i remember him had this thing for peacock bass on a fly -which would REALLY be fun.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

04-03-08, 06:56 PM	#10
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	Zoocer - Yeah, what the he@@# was his name.. posted lots of great picts... Now I'll have to search it.... __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

04-03-08, 07:46 PM	#11
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	Islandflyfisher was his name... Once posted (boasted) of catching fish 365 days straight!! Interesting young guy, posted good picts __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

04-03-08, 08:40 PM	#12
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	I have never fly fished for bass, but I've done a lot small trout pond fishing with a fly rod. I'm guessing a bass fight with a fly rod would be a blast! One thing I have done is tie a short 12" mono leader to the end of a popper with a floating fly...this has worked really well. __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

04-03-08, 08:56 PM	#13
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	It is not the fight, it is the hookup that is the cool part.. The big 9 foot plus fly rod makes a 5 lb LGMouth bow to your pull. Face it the bigger the rod the more in control you can be. Fly fishing a tourney is insane unless all particapants are on the the same level. Fly = Bow Baitcaster/spinning = Rifle An 8 wt has brought in 45 lb tarpon for me and 30 lb convict bass in less time than conventional tackle. So I say go for it and break the rules.. I am behind you all the way.. Ekim Tterrats __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

04-04-08, 04:47 PM	#14
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	dead on capt. love the fight when fly fishing.

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