Awesome. Glad you talk about how old those fish are. Makes you appreciate them that more. It also makes me hate the guys who keep them that much more lol
Lived in Michigan for 30 years. I have chased every fish in the state with a fly rod. Nothing, and I mean _nothing_ stokes my fire like big smallies. They're just different. They're bulldoggin', backflippin', tailwalkin', mean muggin' psychos.
anybody that has honestly chased big river smallmouth on a fly, knows that mike schultz is right. the big ones 18"+ are not that easy to catch. Tons of fun when you finally do find a pod of some bigger fish, specially if they want to eat top water!
Awesome video and story telling. I like how Rick is in the office / podcast / inventory / dungeon / fly tying / you been a bad boy / not sure really what goes on room
Talking with Schultzy, it'd be like throwing a strip set on a trout eating a hopper. The eat and presentation require a trout set, as opposed to a strip set that might pull the fly out of the zone horizontally, essentially.
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Awesome. Glad you talk about how old those fish are. Makes you appreciate them that more. It also makes me hate the guys who keep them that much more lol
Awesome video. Lovely production, editing, and storytelling. So cool
Y’all got me hyped for my local popper season
Smallmouth are super fun. Rick nailed it, the casting is so dynamic and engaging. Nice work guys!
Smallmouth make you work for them!
I grew up on these rivers as a teenager. But never for Smallies just Steelhead. Great video.
Lived in Michigan for 30 years.
I have chased every fish in the state with a fly rod.
Nothing, and I mean _nothing_ stokes my fire like big smallies. They're just different. They're bulldoggin', backflippin', tailwalkin', mean muggin' psychos.
Streamer guys thinking topwater is boring lol now ive heard it all... Nice work fellas
Mid west native here. Chicago but now Fort Collins :)
Nice work, y'all! Looks like a good trip
Thanks Teddy!
anybody that has honestly chased big river smallmouth on a fly, knows that mike schultz is right. the big ones 18"+ are not that easy to catch. Tons of fun when you finally do find a pod of some bigger fish, specially if they want to eat top water!
Awesome video and story telling. I like how Rick is in the office / podcast / inventory / dungeon / fly tying / you been a bad boy / not sure really what goes on room
you mean...his office?
Cool video!
What size rods are you using up there. I’ve been thinking about smallies on the fly and wonder if a 5 weight is sufficient.
Mostly 7 weights on this trip!
How you guys liking the NRX+ sf? I have a 7wt on order.
Love that rod. It's built to throw streamers with the best of them.
What's with the need to trout set vs strip? 6:10
Talking with Schultzy, it'd be like throwing a strip set on a trout eating a hopper. The eat and presentation require a trout set, as opposed to a strip set that might pull the fly out of the zone horizontally, essentially.
you lost me at "top water isn't exciting"
Agreed. Top water for smallmouth is some of the most fun you can have with a fly rod.
we don't disagree with you in that regard.
Literally THE most exciting
Michigan is a terrible place for recreational anglers. Zero fun. I hear that California is better...
Too much talking and useless B roll footage and not enough fishing action.
Cool video!