This reminds me of my "smallie" excursions of my youth (mid 70's). I'd wade Big Walnut Creek from north side of I-70 bridge, and the quarries around Refugee Rd, all the way down to the Blacklick/Alum Creek dumps. And Blacklick Creek, from the park to the Creek dump. Plenty of memorable Smallies on my first fly rod. A 7'6" 6wt Shakespeare "Wonder rod" with big wooly buggers & muddlers. Now I "fly" for Reds & Snook, in north Indian River & Mosquito Lagoon.
I only just found this video, but one of my favorite parts of smallmouth fishing is the tail splash when you release them. They are a lot of fun and are super tough!
Thanks for all your work putting up all the various fly fishing videos. I've learned a lot and enjoy watching them time and time again. Your tips on a wide range of fly fishing shows it's not just for trout.
Back in the 70's, Pop and I would float the Juniata river, in PA, and fish for smallmouth using "ultra-light" casting gear. Would love to try it with a 5wt now.
Lituarly my new favorite way to fish. Small mouth on a fly rod and I have you all at mad river outfitters to thank! If I could I'd send some pics of the fish iv been getting here in Wisconsin.
My favorite streamer is a little crawfish imitation with foam claws and 2 eye weights on the front, overall beast for smallies on my orvis green mountain series that’s easily over 20 - 25 years old. It was my dads and I love it, it’s so cool just fighting big smallies on the fly.
Stripping sculpin for those guys is super fun. Jigging them up off of beds can be fun too with a Kreelex fly pattern. However, when you get those topwater strikes on mini poppers and ants...boy o' boy is that a blast!
I got a 3lb smallie and a 2.5lb small on a top water frog on the fly recently on the fox River. 10x more fun than fishing the same on a conventional rod
Should bring you guys up for some big smallmouth fishing. Northern Wisconsin, big 8wts, 6lb smallies. Hoping next week to break 7lbs on the fly rod. Saturday biggest was 6.3, and 8 over 5. 2nd year fly flicker, love the new ways to catch my favorites. Love the vids, keep up good work.
Great video! Is there a Mad River video talking about a fly setup to use for bass? I know it can differ from a trout setup. I have lots of smallies where I'm at, but being new to fly fishing, I don't know where to start when trying to catch smallmouth, especially in the warmer months.
Thanks for watching! We believe it's a bracelet made from old recycled fly lines. Not sure who made it, shoot the shop and email admin@madriveroutfitters.com, I'm sure Brian could let you know specifically if you're interested.
Love both large and smallmouth bass but smallmouth are definitely my favorite of the 2. Sure Florida strain largemouth grow much bigger but I'll happily take a 3lb smallie over a 6lb largemouth. They fight twice as hard,live in prettier water and the stripes and colors are much prettier. Only freshwater fish I love more than smallmouth bass is trout.
awesome video! Question: I just bought a g.loomis NRX 6 weight. I want to fish for more smallies, bigger trout and some largemouth. Can you recommend a floating line and a sink tip line that would pair up nicely with this fly rod? Thanks!
Thanks Jason! It was fun to make. Hey, send this question over to the fellas at the shop admin@madriveroutfitters.com, the guys who do the fishing are over there and will get back to ya quick!
You’d have to check with Brian at the shop on that. We don’t have that information here. You can email him or call him and he’ll be happy to help. Thanks.
Hey Brian, great video as always! I’m new to fly fishing for Bass. I’ve had really good luck with trout, but the other day I had a massive smallie on a small streamer. He unfortunately shook my hook at the boat. I’m not sure if I set the hook hard enough or what because I just have to twitch the tip for trout. All in all, it gave me a fantastic fight and now I’m obsessed. How should I be setting the hook for small mouth and what leader/tippet sizes would you recommend? Thank you! By the way, I’m currently using a St. Croix Mojo Trout 6 weight with and Echo Ion reel and Rio 4X tapered leader with FrogHair 4X tippet.
Thanks for watching and for sharing. Please send any and all question over to Brian at the shop. He'll get back to you there but doesn't come around here much.
Watch this and it should help: ruclips.net/video/Cj9mTtXFm5U/видео.html Any further questions please send them directly to the shop at admin@madriveroutfitters.com. Thanks.
I want to use some of the streamers that you say you need to use on a sinking tip or intermediate line but all I have is floating line and I don’t want to spend the money on on new line and another reel. What Can I use to substitute for the sinking tip line
Dude. Get the TFO LK Legacy. Just google reviews on the BVK. It’s the newer version. I have a 9ft 6wt. My go to for trout and just started on bass excellent rod for the money
@@Madriveroutfitters LOL...absolutely! Nothing like a Largemouth exploding on your fly up in the lily pads. If that doesn't make your heart race...time to call the coroner.
Maybe someone can help me as I’m new to the fly game, but since it’s a size 4 popper he was throwing that was rather bulky, would that have overloaded his 5wt and made it more difficult to cast? Does that not matter as much because he’s not making mile long casts? I’m asking because I’ve tried throwing bulkier size 4 poppers on a 5wt (it’s my first setup saving for an 8wt for bass). Thanks to whoever answers
joriolt 60 Hey Joriolt, shoot this question over to the team at the shop at admin@madriveroutfitters.com they will get back to you quick and will get you all straightened out. 🤙
Wouldn’t it be easier to just answer peoples questions here on the channel comments, rather than ask every single person to ask it over again using a different platform/forum? Not to mention, it’ll help people who are also interested and you won’t have to keep answering the same question multiple times.
So sorry but the comments are not monitored by Brian or anyone in the shop. No way they can do that AND answer phones and emails. They can easily be reached through the shop though and are always happy to help and answer. That’s what they do.
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I quit fishing until i started watching these vids 😊 live in ontario canada bought a fly rod and fly tying vice from madriver outfitters.😊
Thanks for the support. Much appreciated.
We have fantastic smallies in ON!
Never have I been more fortunate to be an Ohioan then when I tune into this channel
Thanks for being here.
This reminds me of my "smallie" excursions of my youth (mid 70's). I'd wade Big Walnut Creek from north side of I-70 bridge, and the quarries around Refugee Rd, all the way down to the Blacklick/Alum Creek dumps. And Blacklick Creek, from the park to the Creek dump. Plenty of memorable Smallies on my first fly rod. A 7'6" 6wt Shakespeare "Wonder rod" with big wooly buggers & muddlers.
Now I "fly" for Reds & Snook, in north Indian River & Mosquito Lagoon.
Edward Lopez Smallmouth in the 70’s. A theme here. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for another great, high-quality video guys, I look forward to every new video. Looks like Ohio needs to be the next state on the list to visit!
Thanks for watching. Hope to see you soon.
I only just found this video, but one of my favorite parts of smallmouth fishing is the tail splash when you release them. They are a lot of fun and are super tough!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for all your work putting up all the various fly fishing videos. I've learned a lot and enjoy watching them time and time again. Your tips on a wide range of fly fishing shows it's not just for trout.
That's great, Doug! We're happy they've helped. Stay tuned, lots more coming.
Beautiful scenery and looks like incredible fishing
Thanks for watching.
Back in the 70's, Pop and I would float the Juniata river, in PA, and fish for smallmouth using "ultra-light" casting gear.
Would love to try it with a 5wt now.
Sounds like fun. What a great river that is!
Welcome to the buckeye state!!! That’s awesome. Great video. Just started fly fishing myself and have learned a lot from your videos
Welcome to the sport and tight lines! We're always here to help. Thanks for watching and stay tuned! 🤙
I hVE LONG BEEN TROUT FLY FISHING HERE IN OREGON, AND HEARD BASS IS A BLAST, JUST WONDERING WHAT WEIGHT OF TIPPET YOU WOULD USE ON MY 6 WEIGHT
Smallmouth bass are fun for all, and a great fish to target...especially on the fly. Great video!
Agreed! Thanks for being here.
Smallmouth are on my list as I start down this fly fishing road. Thanks for the great video!!
Thanks for watching. They should be!!!
My first smallie was on a texas rig, 16.5 inches Grand River smallie. Didn't appreciate how special it was!!
Nice work!
I love little white poppers for bass and panfish
Thanks for watching. Try big ones btw.
Lituarly my new favorite way to fish. Small mouth on a fly rod and I have you all at mad river outfitters to thank! If I could I'd send some pics of the fish iv been getting here in Wisconsin.
Oh man, we'd love to see it Grizzly! Yeah, we're big fans of smallmouth on a fly rod. Thanks for watching and stay tuned!
Just started fishing for smallies on the fly in Wisco too! Not many things are finer. Have fun out there!
@@benjaminl.1417 who knows maybe we will see each other out there.
My favorite streamer is a little crawfish imitation with foam claws and 2 eye weights on the front, overall beast for smallies on my orvis green mountain series that’s easily over 20 - 25 years old. It was my dads and I love it, it’s so cool just fighting big smallies on the fly.
Cool. Thanks for sharing.
Stripping sculpin for those guys is super fun. Jigging them up off of beds can be fun too with a Kreelex fly pattern. However, when you get those topwater strikes on mini poppers and ants...boy o' boy is that a blast!
The topwater strikes are the best! Thanks for watching and stay tuned!
Awesome video! I'd love to see more stuff like this. There's not many smallmouth in my area but I'm scheming a smallmouth trip soon hopefully.
You definitely should! They're a blast to fish. Thanks for watching.
Great video in southeast Ohio I’ve been having best luck with green wolly bugger
'Ol faithful. Thanks for watching, Devin! Tight lines and keep crushing it out there.
WELL IM NOW HOOKED ON FLY FISHIN
Thanks for watching.
Nice music too.
Thanks for watching.
reminds me of guiding the Shenandoah and James in VA
As it should! Thanks for watching!!!
I got a 3lb smallie and a 2.5lb small on a top water frog on the fly recently on the fox River. 10x more fun than fishing the same on a conventional rod
Thanks for being here.
Should bring you guys up for some big smallmouth fishing. Northern Wisconsin, big 8wts, 6lb smallies. Hoping next week to break 7lbs on the fly rod. Saturday biggest was 6.3, and 8 over 5.
2nd year fly flicker, love the new ways to catch my favorites.
Love the vids, keep up good work.
Thanks for watching - sounds gnarly! Send us some pics!
Great video, I like using poppers and Sneaky Petes
Thanks for watching! Same here.
Awesome!
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Is there a Mad River video talking about a fly setup to use for bass? I know it can differ from a trout setup. I have lots of smallies where I'm at, but being new to fly fishing, I don't know where to start when trying to catch smallmouth, especially in the warmer months.
Here you go:
ruclips.net/video/1Y87jC1jAbA/видео.html
I'm continuing to stalk your website waiting for that Flip sheath for the small manley pliers. Thanks for teasing me with a shot of it in this video.
Those won't be back but we are continually searching for a replacement. Trust us, Brian will let you know if and when something comes along.
Thanks for watching! Smallmouth are a blast to fish for, what do you think?! Comment below 🤙
5 wt rod..what size tippet and fly using?
Smallies are by far the funnest freshwater catch in my book!
nothing like them
Awesome! What raft are you using?
SSSStealthcraft 👍
Great video! It really makes me miss the Ohio of my youth! Here's a bit of an odd question. What kind of bracelet is Brian wearing?
Thanks for watching! We believe it's a bracelet made from old recycled fly lines. Not sure who made it, shoot the shop and email admin@madriveroutfitters.com, I'm sure Brian could let you know specifically if you're interested.
This is sort of a late reply, but it’s probably a Flyvines bracelet. I have one myself!
Love both large and smallmouth bass but smallmouth are definitely my favorite of the 2. Sure Florida strain largemouth grow much bigger but I'll happily take a 3lb smallie over a 6lb largemouth. They fight twice as hard,live in prettier water and the stripes and colors are much prettier. Only freshwater fish I love more than smallmouth bass is trout.
Thanks for watching.
awesome video! Question: I just bought a g.loomis NRX 6 weight. I want to fish for more smallies, bigger trout and some largemouth. Can you recommend a floating line and a sink tip line that would pair up nicely with this fly rod? Thanks!
Thanks Jason! It was fun to make. Hey, send this question over to the fellas at the shop admin@madriveroutfitters.com, the guys who do the fishing are over there and will get back to ya quick!
YES!!!
Yes. Amen.
What river in Central Ohio?
You’d have to check with Brian at the shop on that. We don’t have that information here. You can email him or call him and he’ll be happy to help. Thanks.
How often do you guys keep and eat the fish you catch and what would you say is your favorite?
Not very often but when we do, it's a peacock bass or a redfish.
What river was this filled at and I cant wait to try this summer in the great miami river
Ben Musser Jr Not sure but you are welcome to call or email Brian at the shop. He can surely help. Thanks.
Hey Brian, great video as always! I’m new to fly fishing for Bass. I’ve had really good luck with trout, but the other day I had a massive smallie on a small streamer. He unfortunately shook my hook at the boat. I’m not sure if I set the hook hard enough or what because I just have to twitch the tip for trout. All in all, it gave me a fantastic fight and now I’m obsessed. How should I be setting the hook for small mouth and what leader/tippet sizes would you recommend? Thank you! By the way, I’m currently using a St. Croix Mojo Trout 6 weight with and Echo Ion reel and Rio 4X tapered leader with FrogHair 4X tippet.
Thanks for watching and for sharing. Please send any and all question over to Brian at the shop. He'll get back to you there but doesn't come around here much.
You are using a 5wt. Is that a good all all purpose wait?
Watch this and it should help:
ruclips.net/video/Cj9mTtXFm5U/видео.html
Any further questions please send them directly to the shop at admin@madriveroutfitters.com. Thanks.
I want to use some of the streamers that you say you need to use on a sinking tip or intermediate line but all I have is floating line and I don’t want to spend the money on on new line and another reel. What Can I use to substitute for the sinking tip line
Send your questions over to the shop and they will be happy to help you there. admin@madriveroutfitters.com or give them a call. Thanks.
Obviously not the Scioto in Delaware County. Visibility was more that 9 inches lol
Thanks for watching.
what kind of raft setup is that . how much do they cost?
Thanks for watching but you'd have to check with the folks at the shop about that. Feel free to call or e-mail them and they would be happy to help.
What is the best wt rod for bass fly fishing
Please send your question to the folks at the shop and they will get right back to you. You can e-mail it to admin@madriveroutfitters.com. Thanks!
What TFO rod do you like for streamers?
Sounds like a great question for the folks over at the shop. E-mail them or better yet, give them a call. They'll be happy to help.
Dude. Get the TFO LK Legacy. Just google reviews on the BVK. It’s the newer version. I have a 9ft 6wt. My go to for trout and just started on bass excellent rod for the money
What river is this??
Check with Brian over at the shop. He should remember but this was a while ago. He may not at his age.
Awesome video...... you mind me asking what brand of boat your using?
Hey Matthew, that's a StealthCraft! Thanks for watching!
Yo whats the raft setup?
Jake Nelton Not sure exactly. You’d have to contact Brian or Josh at the shop and surely they could tell you.
What leader should I use?
That is a great question for the shop! Give them a call or shoot them an e-mail and they will be happy to help.
What brand raft is that?
Not sure....you'd have to check with the folks at the shop. They would know.
Can't beat Smallies on the fly rod. Pound for pound, I'll take them over Largemouth any day.
Truly hard to beat yes....but nothing wrong with largemouth. As long as nobody makes us choose (this is America)....then we'll take them both.
@@Madriveroutfitters LOL...absolutely! Nothing like a Largemouth exploding on your fly up in the lily pads. If that doesn't make your heart race...time to call the coroner.
What boat is that
You’ll need to check with Brian or Josh at the shop. We don’t have that intel here. Thanks.
Is flyfishing strictly for rivers?
No not at all. Watch this:
ruclips.net/video/AQF-mNgIUao/видео.html
Maybe someone can help me as I’m new to the fly game, but since it’s a size 4 popper he was throwing that was rather bulky, would that have overloaded his 5wt and made it more difficult to cast? Does that not matter as much because he’s not making mile long casts? I’m asking because I’ve tried throwing bulkier size 4 poppers on a 5wt (it’s my first setup saving for an 8wt for bass). Thanks to whoever answers
joriolt 60 Hey Joriolt, shoot this question over to the team at the shop at admin@madriveroutfitters.com they will get back to you quick and will get you all straightened out. 🤙
I have the same question. I know I’m not the best caster in the world but I cannot get a popper out more than about 10 feet with my 5wt.
Brad Schwartz send questions over to the shop and they will help there. Thanks.
I live in the so called buckeye state
Cool! It is actually called that.
Wouldn’t it be easier to just answer peoples questions here on the channel comments, rather than ask every single person to ask it over again using a different platform/forum? Not to mention, it’ll help people who are also interested and you won’t have to keep answering the same question multiple times.
So sorry but the comments are not monitored by Brian or anyone in the shop. No way they can do that AND answer phones and emails. They can easily be reached through the shop though and are always happy to help and answer. That’s what they do.
Media guy doesn’t fish.