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Fly advice
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09/07/15 07:49 PM
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Millertime22
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Hi y'all, New to the forum, and new to fly fishing. Got an 8wt rod that I'm starting to get the hang of casting, and I'm hoping to target bass, mostly. I got a small collection of flies, but not having much luck so far. What kind of flys are actually working right now? Seems like wollyboogers and poppers are the most "go-to" for bass, but any input would be greatly appreciated. Fishing mostly low visibility waters, ponds and creeks, usually little to no current.
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Re: Fly advice
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09/07/15 07:53 PM
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rrhyne56
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Any kind of Clousers. And Muddler Minnows of whatever sort.
"have fun with this stuff" in memory of Big Dale RRhyne56, Flyfishing warden
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Re: Fly advice
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09/07/15 07:56 PM
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Capt. Mac
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Any kind of Clousers. And Muddler Minnows of whatever sort. +1 and
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Re: Fly advice
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09/07/15 08:29 PM
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Millertime22
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Thanks Capt. Mac! Do they seem to work better with a lot of activity, like fast stripping, or a little gentler action? I'm coming from a spin cast background, and it seemed that each lure worked better with different actions/retrieves, and I'm at a bit of a loss with what to do once I get the fly out. Again, thank you!
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Re: Fly advice
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09/07/15 09:03 PM
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RexW
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Another vote for Clousers, it is a versatile pattern. You can fish it fast or slow. You can fish it like a jig, like a plastic worm, you can fish it fast like a fleeing baitfish, or fish it slow so that it has an up and down action.
Basically, you can fish a Clouser multiple different ways, you'll have to experiment to determine what works best each day.
Have fun!
Fly Fishers International certified casting instructor TFO Rods pro staff
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Re: Fly advice
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09/07/15 09:54 PM
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tmds3
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Common Sense has become so rare that it should be considered a super power
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Re: Fly advice
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09/07/15 10:00 PM
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Crazy4oldcars
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Miller, As for what speed to fish the flies, that's part of the fun. Try slow, then fast, then medium, then.... Or let it drop for X seconds and then retrieve it Y feet and let it drop again. Everything you would try with a similar actioned conventional bait, try with your fly bait. The game hasn't changed, just the tools. Oh, and remember to hold your mouth right. Kirk
"The cheese in the mousetrap is ALWAYS free"
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Re: Fly advice
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09/07/15 10:03 PM
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tmds3
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And when I tie some more breambusters I will send you some as well as some of the epoxy ants that I ties, both work great on the sunfish. although an 8wt may be a little overkill
Common Sense has become so rare that it should be considered a super power
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Re: Fly advice
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09/07/15 11:00 PM
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Millertime22
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You guys are awesome, thank you!
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Re: Fly advice
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09/07/15 11:05 PM
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J-Moe
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Don't give up on the poppers. The top water bite ought to start picking up again in the next few weeks.
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Re: Fly advice
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09/07/15 11:26 PM
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FWBanger
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I've had a lot of good luck with a gummy minnow. They are relatively expensive but seem to work very well on a variety of fish. I have also caught quite a few bass with a yellow muddler.
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Re: Fly advice
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09/08/15 01:12 AM
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Zip-ur-Fly
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I'm a fan of Gurglers for top water bass. IMHO....light, easy to cast, lots of splash and easy to get off the water on the back cast
Holder of Texas State & Lake Fly Rod Records.
Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." Attributed to Thomas Jefferson.
"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." Confucius
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Re: Fly advice
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09/08/15 01:27 AM
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tbates
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Re: Fly advice
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09/09/15 02:46 AM
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formula462
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I like the rabbit ear in olive,black or white with beadhead
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Re: Fly advice
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09/09/15 04:37 AM
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Jim Ford
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If you fish around vegetation you should get a few rabbit strip flies like leeches or zonkers. Ans craft fur bendbacks are hard to beat over shallow grass.
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