South Mend
South Mend
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Can you catch bass on NYMPHS??| Fly Fishing
Still can't believe I caught a smallmouth bass on a small ass stonefly nymph. Sometimes smaller flies pay off when the water is so low and clear, and the fish have been pressured by everyone and their momma.
Excited to start tying some nymph patterns and go inland trout fishing.
SETUP INFO:
Rod: 6wt Diamondback Ideal Nymph, 10 ft 10 in
Reel: Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor Reel, Size IV (7-9 WT)
Fly Line: 25lb Rio Slick shooter as the main line
Leader: 2-3 feet of 12lb colored mono in yellow (Stren Hi-Vis Gold) and red (Sufix Superior
Neon Fire) for the sighter material with a tippet ring at the end. Tippet attaches to the tippet ring, anywhere from 6-8lb fluorocarbon.
Flies: I tie my own flies!
Просмотров: 71

Видео

Creek hoppin an dookie droppin | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 99День назад
Did a little creek hoppin today for some smallmouth bass. Sometimes it pays off to make a move. Thanks for watching! SETUP INFO: Rod: 6wt Diamondback Ideal Nymph, 10 ft 10 in Reel: Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor Reel, Size IV (7-9 WT) Fly Line: 25lb Rio Slick shooter as the main line Leader: 2-3 feet of 12lb colored mono in yellow (Stren Hi-Vis Gold) and red (Sufix Superior Neon Fire) for the sig...
NON STOP Lake Erie BASS ACTION | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 42921 день назад
This was hands down my best day of fly fishing for smallmouth bass. Landed a total of 16 smallmouth. I originally thought it would be a struggle given that the water was so low and clear, but it might have helped me out in this situation. That or the bass were just super aggressive because they might have been spawning. Who knows, but I am not one to complain about a great day on the water. Thi...
Is THIS the most HATED fish? | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 476Месяц назад
People hate on suckerfish in the north, but in my opinion they're pretty fun to catch! When you're not targeting trout of course. Great day on the water filled with smallmouth and some big suckers. Thanks for watching! SETUP INFO: Rod: 6wt Diamondback Ideal Nymph, 10 ft 10 in Reel: Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor Reel, Size IV (7-9 WT) Fly Line: 25lb Rio Slick shooter as the main line Leader: 2-3 ...
Are these the BEST lures for BASS? | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 239Месяц назад
Awesome day of fly fishing for Smallmouth bass. I've only ever used 3 flies for smallmouth, and had some good success. I know as fly fishermen you can get caught up in a bunch of different fly patterns, but sometimes it pays off to keep it simple. I typically use marabou jigs in white and black, as well as an olive wooley bugger. As long as you are using marabou jigs or wooley buggers in any of...
Fly fishing for b a s s
Просмотров 224Месяц назад
Short euro nymphing sesh for smallmouth bass. Not as much success today as other days, but that's fishing for you. A day on the water beats a day in the office. Thanks for watching SETUP INFO: Rod: 6wt Diamondback Ideal Nymph, 10 ft 10 in Reel: Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor Reel, Size IV (7-9 WT) Fly Line: 25lb Rio Slick shooter as the main line Leader: 2-3 feet of 12lb colored mono in yellow (S...
BIG trout from the NIAGARA RIVER | Centerpin Fishing
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
I was targeting some smallmouth bass at the lower Niagara river in May, when I caught a surprise steelhead/Lake run rainbow trout. This one was definitely my personal best steelhead so far! I also added two clips from a different day, where I landed two smallies. Thank you for watching! SETUP INFO: Rod: FishUSA Flagship Centerpin Rod 12’ Reel: Okuma VT-1002 Aventa Float Reel Mainline: TAAR Floa...
Can you Euro Nymph for Smallmouth Bass? | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 3593 месяца назад
I was out on a local creek, and tried to do some euro nymphing/tight lining with a little streamer for smallmouth bass. This is definitely not the most efficient way to catch smallmouth bass, but I fell in love with the technique and got onto a few solid smallies with it. White marabou jigs and Olive wooley buggers seemed to be the ticket today. Thank you for watching! SETUP INFO: Rod: 6wt Diam...
This creek is LOADED with multiple species! | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 7083 месяца назад
Started off the day trying to single hand spey cast for the first time using a 200 grain skagit head on a 10'10" 6WT rod. Got the hang of it within an hour, but I definitely need to perfect it. After getting that practice in with no luck, I moved to a different section of the creek and did a little bit of euro nymphing/tight lining. I got into multiple different species of fish, and one was sup...
The BEST nymphing rod for steelhead? | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
Today I was testing the 6wt Diamondback Ideal Nymph rod, doing a little tight lining/euro nymphing. It was a lot more sensitive than my redington path rod, and using a mono rig for the first time made me see that these rods are made for loading via the weight of the flies vs a traditional fly line. This rod can handle some seriously big fish, I landed 2 river redhorses in the 10-15 lb range. Al...
Catching big DOINKS in amish | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 4864 месяца назад
Late spring fly fishing, mostly white suckerfish as usual but I got onto a surprise catch. Thanks for watching. SETUP INFO: Rod: Redington Path 7WT, 9 Foot Reel: Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor Reel, Size IV (7-9 WT) Fly Line: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Textured Anadro Indicator Fly Line Leader: I tie my own tapered leaders, using Maxima Ultragreen. 20lb butt section, 15lb mid section, 10 lb end...
The BEST steelhead lure? | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 6374 месяца назад
Fly fishing for steelhead on a snow day. Weather was warming up this day and the snow was melting. Little did I know the water was about to get blown out. That didn't stop us from getting onto some fish though. The best days to fish are whenever you can. I also got to meet Rick again, who was the guy who gave me an olive wooley bugger. Super cool guy, wish I got his contact info so you all coul...
Is this the HARDEST fighting fish? | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 1404 месяца назад
Chasing some steelhead in late spring, didn't think I'd actually connect with one. It was a fresh fish too! I had to battle through the suckers, but in the end it was a trip well worth it. Thanks for watching. SETUP INFO: Rod: Redington Path 7WT, 9 Foot Reel: Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor Reel, Size IV (7-9 WT) Fly Line: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Textured Anadro Indicator Fly Line Leader: I t...
Exploring new creek for BIG trout | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 1795 месяцев назад
Struggling to keep spring steelhead pinned... but I was lucky enough to land one. This was the first time I came to this section of the creek so I was doing a little exploring. Still working on my tight lining skills! Tried egg patterns and streamers, egg patterns seemed to be the move early in the morning and then the wooly bugger started doing work later. Thanks for watching. SETUP INFO: Rod:...
Don't mess with Canadian Geese... | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 2275 месяцев назад
Don't mess with Canadian Geese man... dude started hissing at me and chasing me. I learned later that around the early spring time is when these geese have their eggs hatching. During other times of the year they're usually chill! The day started out rough with a bunch of suckers, but it was redeemed at the end with a beautiful steelhead. Watch til the end to see it rocket out of the water! SET...
Met the fly fishing GOAT then THIS happened? | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 5516 месяцев назад
Met the fly fishing GOAT then THIS happened? | Fly Fishing
Steelhead can't resist THIS lure | Centerpin Fishing
Просмотров 7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Steelhead can't resist THIS lure | Centerpin Fishing
How to catch BIG steelhead in SHALLOW water | Centerpin Fishing
Просмотров 9567 месяцев назад
How to catch BIG steelhead in SHALLOW water | Centerpin Fishing
Fly fishing chocolate milk then I caught THIS? | Fly Fishing
Просмотров 7748 месяцев назад
Fly fishing chocolate milk then I caught THIS? | Fly Fishing

Комментарии

  • @Dream_carm5
    @Dream_carm5 2 дня назад

    Bro post fishing shots you will get way more subs I did a challenge myself and got over 1000 subs in a month from car edits

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 2 дня назад

      You mean shorts? If so yeah I definitely need to get into shorts but I’ve just been so busy with my actual job 😅 any resources you recommend for learning editing/creating shorts?

    • @Dream_carm5
      @Dream_carm5 2 дня назад

      @@SouthMend capcut got everything you need

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 2 дня назад

      Preciate it brotha I’ll take a look into it!

  • @fishwomanyvr
    @fishwomanyvr 3 дня назад

    thats not a lure ... its a jig

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 3 дня назад

      Facts but lure sounds better for the title 😅

  • @jonk6841
    @jonk6841 5 дней назад

    Dawg that deer is crazy hahaha

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 5 дней назад

      I’m sayin dude legit thought it was a rock

  • @richardhoytman
    @richardhoytman 5 дней назад

    Do you think the 6wt nymph rod is best for fighting small mouths and casting heavier flies? heavier flies

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 5 дней назад

      I personally like the 6wt, it casts the flies that I use for smallmouth very well. That being said I know a lot of guys size up to an 8wt cause they throw even bigger flies than I do for smallmouth. Just depends on what you’re throwing I guess! 6wt makes for more fun fighting the fish than an 8wt for sure

    • @richardhoytman
      @richardhoytman 5 дней назад

      @@SouthMend Thanks for reply. Your vids make it look more fun with the 6wt.

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 5 дней назад

      No problem man. Hell I’d use a 2wt if their mouths weren’t so hard to hookset into! Bass on the 6wt is a lot of fun

  • @richardhoytman
    @richardhoytman 5 дней назад

    There was your chance to tie on a deer hair popper lol

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 5 дней назад

      Haha or make a clouser with the Bucktail! Still can’t believe I didn’t notice it. Wild

  • @annie-zheng
    @annie-zheng 6 дней назад

    That’s crazy you caught them on those small stonefly nymphs!! Good work 👍

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 6 дней назад

      Thanks! I was definitely shocked they were willing to bite that

  • @richardhoytman
    @richardhoytman 6 дней назад

    Awesome. Keep the vids coming!

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 5 дней назад

      Will do! Preciate the watch as always

  • @richardhoytman
    @richardhoytman 6 дней назад

    Awesome video. What weight nymph rod?

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 6 дней назад

      Thanks man! Im using the 6wt diamondback ideal nymph rod, I love this rod. Appreciate you watching!

  • @jonk6841
    @jonk6841 11 дней назад

    Dudddddde lemme eat. I’m tryna munch fr

  • @annie-zheng
    @annie-zheng 11 дней назад

    I see you 👏👏

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 11 дней назад

      I see you too 👀

  • @NarcosProductions
    @NarcosProductions 11 дней назад

    yuhhh

  • @danielchang434
    @danielchang434 11 дней назад

    You already do know that dump was extra steamy

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 11 дней назад

      Haha had all morning to marinate that’s for sure

  • @OutsidersOutdoorCo
    @OutsidersOutdoorCo 17 дней назад

    RIVER REDHORSE WOO HOOO

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 17 дней назад

      People be sleeping on the river red horse! Haha can’t believe the WNY fishing goat watched my vid, appreciate it man!

    • @OutsidersOutdoorCo
      @OutsidersOutdoorCo 16 дней назад

      @@SouthMend hehehe suckers are my favorite lol

  • @dariusmoses8505
    @dariusmoses8505 18 дней назад

    What’s the brand of that centerpin reel??

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 18 дней назад

      It’s the Okuma Aventa reel, great entry level centerpin reel if you aren’t sure you’ll like centerpinning or not.

  • @straightblazin7
    @straightblazin7 18 дней назад

    You know what they say about fly fisherman ..

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 18 дней назад

      Aw come on man don’t leave me hanging go ahead and say it!

  • @edwardungott7328
    @edwardungott7328 18 дней назад

    Just ordered me the 11’ 6” light version, is that the 12 foot ML?

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 18 дней назад

      Yessir! You’ll have a real fun time using the light action version. I just wanted a little heavier cause I take it to the Niagara as well

    • @edwardungott7328
      @edwardungott7328 18 дней назад

      @@SouthMend thanks! Good to know, I will eventually get the 12 footer too! Tight lines, just started watching your vids recently!

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 18 дней назад

      @edwardungott7328 yeah man they’re great rods, best bang for your buck in my opinion. Thank you for watching! Tight lines.

  • @jonk6841
    @jonk6841 23 дня назад

    I finna make my thanksgiving memorable with Living Spaces gnome sayin??

  • @annie-zheng
    @annie-zheng 25 дней назад

    16?? Wow, even with low and clear waters, you made it look easy catching all those smallmouth!

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 25 дней назад

      Thank you! I was really lucky, must have been at the right place at the right time

    • @SCOTTGunsallus
      @SCOTTGunsallus 23 дня назад

      He's not a real bass fisherman lol. I'm 70 years old and fished Erie triibs all my life. He plays the little ones till they don't have strength to fight anymore.​@SouthMend

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 23 дня назад

      @SCOTTGunsallus you’re not wrong, i dont have much bass fishing experience. It was my first time using 6lb test for bass so I wasn’t sure how much pressure I could put on the fish, but after having used 4lb I know now that I could have got them in a lot sooner. Thanks for watching

  • @danielchang434
    @danielchang434 25 дней назад

    I love the look of that water clarity another certified banger

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 25 дней назад

      Thanks my brotha! Being able to see fish strike is always fun

  • @Contollerpg3d4Fun
    @Contollerpg3d4Fun 27 дней назад

    What kind of rod you have?

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 27 дней назад

      The rod I’m using in this video is the 12 ft FishUSA Flagship rod, I love it for the centerpin. I’ve caught 15-20lb lake trout on it so it definitely has enough backbone for big fish, but catching smaller trout is still fun on it too. Thanks for watching!

    • @Contollerpg3d4Fun
      @Contollerpg3d4Fun 27 дней назад

      @@SouthMendyeah just recently got my first centerpin (witch is the same as what you got) so I’m looking for something specifically for trout cause I already got a heap of salmon setups and want something mainly for trout but can handle the odd steelhead or coho if needed just don’t know what weight of rod to get 😅

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 27 дней назад

      @Contollerpg3d4Fun that’s what’s up, centerpinning is a lot of fun. If you’re mainly going to be fishing for small inland trout then you can go ultralight or light action for sure. If you want something that could handle steelhead and coho too, the lightest I would go is medium light, although that might make fighting smaller inland trout not as fun. Catching steelhead on light/ultra light action rods is not unheard of, but you end up fighting the fish for so long you might kill it. Hope this helps brotha. Tight lines!

  • @alistairclark6814
    @alistairclark6814 Месяц назад

    Funny how catch and release loses it's satisfaction when the perceived value of a fish is lower.

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend Месяц назад

      Yeah man, to me a fish is a fish. It can get annoying if you’re targeting a different species but you can’t let it ruin your day!

  • @NarcosProductions
    @NarcosProductions Месяц назад

    great video as always

  • @annie-zheng
    @annie-zheng Месяц назад

    I agree with you, they seem fun to catch! justice for suckerfish

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend Месяц назад

      They definitely put up a decent fight!

  • @per-cas
    @per-cas Месяц назад

    Is this on the US side

  • @danielchang434
    @danielchang434 Месяц назад

    epic battle to the death starts at 11:00 with a river monsta

  • @jonk6841
    @jonk6841 Месяц назад

    If I was lost in the woods I would want to be lost with you. We’d be eating so good and getting that goood protein yurrrrr. We’d come out JACKED

  • @NarcosProductions
    @NarcosProductions Месяц назад

    ur the goat

  • @danielchang434
    @danielchang434 Месяц назад

    The best part of bass fishing is no net required, nice smallies man

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend Месяц назад

      Haha very true, thanks brotha

  • @annie-zheng
    @annie-zheng Месяц назад

    This looks like such a peaceful day

  • @annie-zheng
    @annie-zheng Месяц назад

    Glad to see you were able to get that hook out of that fish!

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend Месяц назад

      For sure I hope that made its day better!

  • @jonk6841
    @jonk6841 Месяц назад

    You straight up in the middle of a river huh? Also I’d hang out in the eddy with you if we were fish 🥲

  • @NarcosProductions
    @NarcosProductions Месяц назад

    dope video

  • @Goofs_VR
    @Goofs_VR Месяц назад

    Under rated channel

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend Месяц назад

      Preciate it my dude!

  • @danielchang434
    @danielchang434 Месяц назад

    Hell yeah love the smallie content also fiiiiirst

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend Месяц назад

      Haha thanks my man

  • @girlfinfishing
    @girlfinfishing 2 месяца назад

    Wow! That is a huge trout. Enjoyed watching 😎 Just subbed!

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 2 месяца назад

      Absolutely massive! Hope to beat that this season. Thanks for watching.

  • @bobjohnson1335
    @bobjohnson1335 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful trout. Powerful fisherman.

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 2 месяца назад

      Only big doinks out here in Amish

  • @jonk6841
    @jonk6841 2 месяца назад

    OKAYYY BIG TROUT PR! 🐟💪🏽

  • @danielchang434
    @danielchang434 2 месяца назад

    I do like a clear water day, nice chromies homie

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 2 месяца назад

      Thanks my man! The Niagara sure is beautiful when the water is clear.

  • @annie-zheng
    @annie-zheng 2 месяца назад

    wow I didn't know you could euro nymph for smallmouth bass! that's so cool

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 2 месяца назад

      I didn’t know either but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to try!

  • @annie-zheng
    @annie-zheng 2 месяца назад

    that steelhead looks beautiful! nice catch!!

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Biggest one I’ve caught so far!

  • @TannerCatrabone
    @TannerCatrabone 2 месяца назад

    Was this in August?

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 2 месяца назад

      Nah this was late May, stoked for steelhead season this year!

    • @TannerCatrabone
      @TannerCatrabone 2 месяца назад

      @@SouthMendsame here

  • @NarcosProductions
    @NarcosProductions 3 месяца назад

    beautiful

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 3 месяца назад

      Not as beautiful as you!

  • @danielchang434
    @danielchang434 3 месяца назад

    The people have spoken and they want a topwater vid But nice smallies man been wanting to catch one one day

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 3 месяца назад

      Haha hmmm I’m not seeing any comments about topwater 🤔 you should come up during smallie season some time and get on some

    • @danielchang434
      @danielchang434 3 месяца назад

      @@SouthMend that sounds like a plan man likely I will try for smallie my first time there haha

  • @NarcosProductions
    @NarcosProductions 3 месяца назад

    Aardvark: a nocturnal burrowing mammal with long ears, a tubular snout, and a long extensible tongue, feeding on ants and termites. Aardvarks are native to Africa and have no close relatives.

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 3 месяца назад

      Dang must be lonely having no close relatives

  • @danielchang434
    @danielchang434 3 месяца назад

    David at 7:14 proving he’ll hook up with any species 😏

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 3 месяца назад

      I don’t discriminate lol

  • @jonk6841
    @jonk6841 3 месяца назад

    Women love him. Fish fear him.

  • @annie-zheng
    @annie-zheng 3 месяца назад

    the water is starting to look so nice and clear! seems like they’re running out of chocolate milk

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 3 месяца назад

      😂 unlike the other creek, this one isn’t in Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory

  • @jonk6841
    @jonk6841 4 месяца назад

    Omg! Sending love from Japan!

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 4 месяца назад

      The international goat

  • @annie-zheng
    @annie-zheng 4 месяца назад

    4:55 beautiful catch!

    • @annie-zheng
      @annie-zheng 4 месяца назад

      the euro rod looks fun to use!

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 4 месяца назад

      @@annie-zhengthanks! Loving the new rod, it helps so much with tight lining/euro nymphing.

  • @NarcosProductions
    @NarcosProductions 4 месяца назад

    yasssssss new vid

    • @SouthMend
      @SouthMend 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching brotha