Tips on Fly Fishing for Bass

When you mention fly fishing to people, many timesThey strike hard and fight strong, so when you are
they think you are fishing exclusively for trout.fly fishing for bass, expect to be exhilarated by the
However, there are some amazing spots you can flyfight in these guys!
fish for trophy sized bass as well. Both largemouthExperts suggest that you use a 6-7 weight rod, but
and smallmouth bass abound in rivers and lakes, soif you are especially experienced, you can use a 4-5
why not try your hand fly fishing for bass?weight rod. If you choose the smaller rod, you may
Many experienced fly fishermen report that bass flyhave trouble casting the larger flies, so be aware of
fishing can be extremely challenging as well asthat. You can use a floating or a sinking line with a
extremely satisfying. Bass have larger mouths thanweight forward taper. You should have a 7 1/2 to 9
trout, so your choice of lures is much more diverse.foot leader tapered down to a 10 pound test.