04-26-2007, 03:42 AM
Bass on a fly is very possible. I have caught many bass on flies although I end up having to hang up my flyswatter in certain lakes because of the size of the fish.
Most Bass like a top water presentation when the water temp is just right. If it gets too cold or too warm they will go deep and look for a nicer thermocline that suits their likings.
Bass will hunt mostly by sound. They don't see very far away but can hear stuff from halfways across a lake.
Once they hear the distress call of an injured fish or a Crawdad that is having a bad day, they will hone in on it and plan their attack.
The attack could be sudden or they may take the time to study what they are going after.
I prefer to use larger Wooley Buggers, Bunny Tail Leeches, Clousers with rattles, Zonkers and plastic worms.
Each of these have their own unique way to present themselves in order to attract the necessary attention.
They are heavier flies for heavy fish. I use most of these with a spey rod just because of the style of casting and greater distance that is achieved from it.[cool]
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Most Bass like a top water presentation when the water temp is just right. If it gets too cold or too warm they will go deep and look for a nicer thermocline that suits their likings.
Bass will hunt mostly by sound. They don't see very far away but can hear stuff from halfways across a lake.
Once they hear the distress call of an injured fish or a Crawdad that is having a bad day, they will hone in on it and plan their attack.
The attack could be sudden or they may take the time to study what they are going after.
I prefer to use larger Wooley Buggers, Bunny Tail Leeches, Clousers with rattles, Zonkers and plastic worms.
Each of these have their own unique way to present themselves in order to attract the necessary attention.
They are heavier flies for heavy fish. I use most of these with a spey rod just because of the style of casting and greater distance that is achieved from it.[cool]
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