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FLY OF THE WEEK “WHITE CHENILLE STREAMER”

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By , March 26, 2011 9:57 pm

Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that are enjoyed the most. I guess people and fish aren’t so different. Sometimes the fish might just be a little tired of all the frogs patterns, Crayfish Imitations, Matching the hatches and they just want to sink their teeth into a nice piece of whatever they think this fly is.  I love trying new Fly patterns, and I will make things just as complicated as the next guy. But I do believe that sometimes simpler is better, and it doesn’t get much simpler than this. Let’s liken this pattern to the plain metal spoons of the Conventional Bass Fishing World. They work, trust me I used to catch a lot of Bass, Panfish, and Trout on them as a kid. Just as I catch a lot of fish on this pattern today.

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FLY OF THE WEEK “SHINER MINNOW”

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By , March 19, 2011 11:32 pm

This pattern has an amazing way of imitating just about any Baitfish that you need it to. From Urban Park Lakes to Streams the fish just can’t seem to resist this fly. I usually fish it in a size 6, and I love to cast it around Urban Lakes in the Spring and Summer. I will usually pull it out of my box just as the Bluegill and Green Sunfish start to show. It seems to get me a Bass every time and the Larger Panfish usually show some interest. I am genuinely convinced that any streamer pattern with just the right amount of flash tied in is just irresistibleto these warm water species. But don’t take my word for it! Before you know it we will be back to winter, and you will be reading this post wishing you had picked some up for Bass season.

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FLY OF THE WEEK “SLIDERS”

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By , December 17, 2010 11:37 pm

Sliders are a Top Water Lover’s Fly to pull out when the bite gets slow. When Poppers, Frogs, and Mice just aren’t getting the kind of attention they deserve, it’s time to reach for the Slider. You’ll get a little more subtle presentation and the Bass should come out to play. Sliders give a great wounded Baitfish imitation and the Bass go into a trance, they just can’t resist. I like to use this fly around shoreline drops offs and to fish it off banks, and the Bass usually will smack it. My hook up percentage is good on this fly, and the Bass seem to hold onto them a little longer than Poppers and Frogs. A must for any serious Basser’s Fly Box. Especially if you fish high pressured Urban Waters! Also great for our brothers on the other side of the country fishing Top Water for Pike and Muskie.

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FLY OF THE WEEK “SAND CRABS”

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By , December 10, 2010 10:49 pm

Why use a Crab Imitation in Southern California? Aren’t these flies only good for flats fishing in places like Florida and South America? Well, just ask a bait fisherman what he is using the next time you see one out in the Surf. Chances are that he has a Sand Crab on his Hook (Specifically Mole Crabs). Crabs are a staple in the diet of many of the fish found in and around the So Cal Surf. I like to use these imitations on a slow stripping retrieve, letting the waves do all the work. It seems to give the fly a natural tumbling look that just drives the fish crazy. I have seen everything from Rays and Sharks, to Croaker and Perch, and many others caught on Crabs all around California beaches. So the next time the Crabs are out and the fish are keyed in, make sure you have a few in your fly box to satisfy their craving.

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FLY OF THE WEEK “RAINBOW TROUT PATTERNS”

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By , November 27, 2010 8:13 pm

Why do so many Bass in Southern California lakes grow to record breaking sizes? Let me give you a hint, Rainbow Trout. The Rainbows that the California DFG stock every year give our Largemouth Bass a high protein diet and an amazing growth rate. You don’t believe me? Just check the records for the top 25 heaviest Bass ever caught on either fly or conventional tackle. It’s clear that California out does the competition and because of our Trout Stocking Program Southern California is the hot spot. The Next time you venture out to Castaic, Casitas, Dixon, or any other So Cal Lake or Reservoir look out for all the guys throwing Trout Swim Baits. They’re not stupid, they know what the Big Bass are eating.

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FLY OF THE WEEK “RUBBER LEGS”

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By , November 20, 2010 11:29 pm

Adding “Rubber Legs” to a fly changes a pattern and it’s uses dramatically. It gives the fly a larger profile and changes the way the fish interpret the pattern. One of my favorite flies to catch carp is a  Size 12 Bead Hare’s Ear w/ Rubber legs. The pattern is now transformed from a Trout and Panfish Fly to a fly that Carp and Largemouth Bass will readily take. This also works on patterns like the Prince Nymph, Copper John, and many others. I usually switch over from a woolly bugger to these Rugger Legged Flies in the fall as the water temperature drops and the fish commit more to slower and smaller imitations. A lot of people think that as soon as Summer is over the Bass and Carp fishing is done, and it’s time to turn to Trout. That’s great if that is your desire, but it’s not the necessity. Try one of these patterns in a size 10- 12 on your Next “Urban Fly Venture” and I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the results.

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FLY OF THE WEEK “DAMSEL NYMPHS”

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By , November 13, 2010 10:32 pm

Damsel Nymphs are a must pattern for any Urban Fly Fishermen. They are abundant on most urban ponds and lakes that we fish, and that means the fish know them and know them well.  The Damsel Fly Nymph swims with a small burst of about a few inches and then rests, and the your retrieve should be fished in the same manner. The biggest mistake I see Fly Fishermen make is stripping the line too fast and not letter the fish take on the pause, as is their natural instinct. Fish the fly slower in the colder months and faster in the warmer. This is a year round pattern and is great when the Panfish are not taking hard enough to hook up on something like a Dragon Fly Nymph or Leech Pattern. It also seems to work great on Stocked Trout anytime. Double up the pattern on a dropper rig and your bound to get hits.

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