Bass
Awesome Smallmouth On The Fly
Smallmouth on the flyrod! The thought of it can get my heart thumping. There are a couple of reasons why I jumped at the opportunity to fish with Ian James recently.
Bead Head Nymph
A very productive, easy to tie fly for a variety of fish including trout, bass, crappie, bluegill and more.
Bead Head Prince Nymph
Rich McGaughey's version of this nymph has landed me a great deal of success with smallmouth bass.
Cat's Whisker
This is a tremendous fly for smallmouth and largemouth bass. I first learned of it from the reknowned Canadian fly angler, Ian James.
Cat's Whiskers and Skinny Dippers
My sons and I went camping and flyfishing on the Burnt River. There were lots of smallmouth bass about, and a few skinny dippers as well. This fly worked great for us!
Double Bead Peacock Herl Nymph
An easy to tie but very effective fly bass. You'll want to have a few of these in the flybox.
Harry Foam Beetle
Try jerking this across the top of of some bassy looking water... slam.... the fight's on!
Hex Strip Nymph
This fly can be tied in many colors and can be used as large swimming nymphs or small baitfish. An excellent bass fly!
Midnight Blue
I found this fly to be extremely effective on smallmouth in fast flowing rivers. Tied by Monte Smith for one of our flyswaps.
Muddler Minnow
Another great smallmouth and largemouth fly.
Smallmouth Bass
Part of an article I wrote on smallmouth bass fishing in Central Ontario; some information on smallmouth bass.
Fly Fishing Bass Ponds
Ryan Jablonski of Granite Bay Flycasters has written this informative article including tips and advice.
Fly Fishing For Bass, Why Not?
Jordon Ross writes a good summary about bass fly fishing.
Illinois Smallmouth Alliance
The active organization for smallmouth bass anglers in Illinois.
In The Wild Outfitters
Captain Scott Graham specialises in guiding for largemouth in Florida. In this article, he discusses the joys of fishing for big ole bucketmouth.
Reading A Smallmouth Bass River
An excellent series of articles on fly fishing smallmouth bass rivers, including reading the river, techniques, and casting overview. Adapted from the book, Fly Fishing For Smallmouth Bass by Harry Murray.
Searching For Bass
Robert Piorkowski writes of his experience flyfishing for bass.
Skunk Hair Club
A funny story by Rob Hood about using skunk tails for bass flies and lures. From The Ultimate Bass Resource.
The Smallmouth Alliance
The Smallmouth Alliance (TSA) is a group of conservation-minded anglers who recognize the outstanding sporting characteristics of smallmouth bass. Some good flyfishing articles on the site, too.
Weatherby's Fisherman's Resort
100 year old traditional Maine sporting camp overlooking Grand Lake Stream and surrounded by 30 plus lakes with smallmouth fishery.
