Tag Archive | "Fly Fishing"
Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Storms into Harrisburg
Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show got off to a slow start due to the biggest snow storm in recent history. The show is still on through Feb. 14. More snow is on the way but they are ready to clear the parking lots quickly. There is a great fishing lineup this year with some smallmouth bass [...]
Continue reading...New Smallmouths.com Forum
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
We just launched the new Smallmouths.com forum, so if you were a member of our old forum or just arriving be sure to stop in, register and join in the discussions. Click here to go to the forums - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Forums
Continue reading...Smallmouth Bass Flies
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Below are some of the best Smallmouth Flies for topwater and sub-surface action. Stonefly Bugger - size 6 Franke Hellgrammite - size 4 Clouser Minnow - size 6 Clouser Deep Minnow - Size 6 Gaines’ Sneaky Pete - size 4 Crayfish - size 8 Popper size 4 - 6 Zonkers size 4 - 6 Bead Head Woolly Bugger size 4-6 Dragonfly size 4-6 Foam Slider [...]
Continue reading...Knots for Fly Fishing
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
There is no substitute for learning to tie good knots. If you build your own leaders you have the added flexibility of customizing leaders for different presentations and fishing situations. Nail knot - Used to attach the leader butt to the fly line. If you lightly coat this knot with epoxy, it will last all [...]
Continue reading...Fly Fishing Leaders and Tippet
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The goal for most fly fishers is to provide the fish with a drag-free drift. This means the fly must look like it is not attached to anything (the leader) as it drifts in the current. A leader designed to fall on the water with built in slack will help accomplish this. The George Harvey leader [...]
Continue reading...Fly Casting
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Understanding the mechanics and physics of the cast will help you to optimize your casting skills and develop your own casting style. Line speed and timing, not power, will gain you more distance and control. You cannot make a cast until you get the end of the line moving. On the back cast, the end [...]
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Smallmouth Angler Gallery
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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