LM and spotted bass patterns?...

Alan in GA · May 2, 2015

I'm dusting off my two old fly rods, an 8.5' 8 weight and a 7' 5wt.
Last used streamers for bass as they seemed more productive than poppers.
I've seen some nice hair frog and mouse flys in local shops.
What's working for you?

centerpin fan · May 2, 2015

I like streamers -- almost any small baitfish pattern.

injun joe · May 4, 2015

But if you want to catch LM or spots on top, I'd suggest a Bubblehead in silver and black, fished early or late around any bank irregularity or cover.

Anvil Head · May 5, 2015

I do quite well with a thumb sized Green froggy popper trimmed with yellow feathers. Fish the same way as Injun Joe (how you doing my friend?) Guess I'm old school, but worked when I was a kid and still does. More of a confidence game than anything else. Noting like watching one fall into a hole in the water and come out splashing.

injun joe · May 5, 2015

I'm good, thank you Anvil . And I agree. After you hear the sound of someone throwing a concrete block in the water, set the hook.

Alan in GA · May 5, 2015

Do you guys find deer hair frogs and mice better, or cork body popper lures?
Seems like a heavier rod weight [8wt or heavier] and hair frogs/mice would be great for a lake with aquatic weeds around the edge!

Anvil Head · May 6, 2015

Used to use a "few hairs" way back, just seemed a bit sluggish to me, plus my dear old Dad tied a mean cork froggy back in the day. I still have a couple of his (don't use them, just momentos now). Have always used my Croix #8 if targeting bass, stripers or reds, like the little extra backbone in heavy structured water. Grass can be a buggar on lighter rods and tippets.

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