Michael Jensen ties a popper version of his Chartreuse Salamander Jig.
Michael says, “For surface action with pike, musky, bass, trout, perch and other predators. Tied using the cool Flymen Fishing Company Double Barrel Popper heads.”
Category Archives: Largemouth
Stretchy Olive Damsel Nymph – Mak
Great looking Damsel fly tied here by Mak.
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Filed under Largemouth, Smallmouth, Trout flies
Flexible Extension – Weedless Bass and Pike Flies – Gunnar Brammer
This style of tying is an adaptation of Derek Filkins HPU – Hook Point Up – series of flies, where he uses Masion’s Hard Mono for the extension. This was only recently brought to my attention and will be noted for future videos tied in this style.
Hey guys, this is an updated tutorial of my Texas Hook Shank Extension video – this update allows you to tie on an extended shank and give you the freedom to tie a multitude of patterns on a Weedless platform, yet the extension, when bumped, will simply flex out of the way. Because the extension utilizes Titanium Wire, it will spring back into place every time, without worry of being kinked, drying out, or being cut by predator teeth such as pike/musky.
Hook: Ahrex Hooks 5/0 Texas Predator
Shank: FlymenFishingCo 25mm Fishspine
Wire: Knot 2 Kinky – 25lb
* for smaller hooks and sizes I’d recommend decreased wire strength for more flexibility and less resistance.
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Filed under Largemouth, Pike, Quick Tip
Joe Messinger Flies – videos by Tim Cammisa
From Tim:
“This video features a legend of fly tying, Mr. Joe Messinger. I had the honor of recording Joe tie one of his father’s patterns, the Irresistible. In Part 1, Joe ties the fly and we talk a little about the qualities that make the fish find it…Irresistible! Check back for Part 2, in which I interview Joe and we learn lots more.”
From Tim:
“This video features a legend of fly tying, Mr. Joe Messinger. In Part 2, Joe talks about his early fly tying influences, plus some of his father’s notable patterns.”
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Filed under Deer Hair, Dry Fly, Largemouth, Smallmouth, Trout flies
NEW BOOK: The Best Bass Flies – Jay Zimmerman
Jay Zimmerman has released a new book called The Best Bass Flies.
Jay actually contacted me about content for this book and I was hoping mention of the Bucket Mouth League would have made it into the book, but it doesn’t appear that it did.
Anyway, I know Jay is into Largemouth Bass fishing as much as I am and I think it’s awesome that he wrote a book on it. He did a great job on his last book, The Best Carp Flies, so I expect this one to be even better.
Here is what Jay had to say about this book.
“Crazy amount of time and work and attention to the smallest detail came down to holding my breath and opening the box from the publisher…. This book nearly broke me. I am very satisfied with the outcome and hope anyone who ends up with a copy in their possession finds it entertaining, informative…or it at least spurs some new creative endeavor either at the vise or at the keyboard. Enjoy.”
Here is the description:
“Bass fishing (largemouth, primarily) is growing in popularity around the country; it is growing really fast in western states such as Colorado, Idaho, and Nebraska due to the accessibility (public water nearby), crowding of trout streams, and new cadre of anglers that prefer alternatives to trout. Jay Zimmerman features 18 cutting-edge patterns from around the country for largemouth and smallmouth bass, explains how to fish them, and has detailed tying steps. Because of how widespread bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) are, this book should appeal to anglers around the country.”
So definitely check out Jay’s new book, I think you will thoroughly enjoy it, especially if you are into bass fishing on the fly.
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Filed under Largemouth, New Product, Smallmouth
Fat Head Deceiver – Pat Cohen
The deer hair master, Pat Cohen, ties a Fat Head Deceiver.
Visit Pat’s website at http://rusuperfly.com/
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Filed under Largemouth, Smallmouth, Streamers
Brandon Bailes Live – 2.0 Reaper & Warmwater PT
Reaper v2.0 and panfish nymph
Posted by Brandon Bailes on Monday, January 30, 2017
Perch and Bluegill 2.0 Reapers
2.0 Reaper
v2.0 Reaper material list:
2/0 worm hook
large dumbell eyes
small rattle
Ripple Ice Fiber
magnum zonker
barred crazy legs
Polar Chenille
1.5″ EP Foxy or chromatic brush
Warmwater PT using Gumball Purple FrankenDUB Nymph dubbing.
Warmwater PT
Warmwater PT material list:
Gamakatsu b10s size 10
small beadchain eyes
pheasant tail
small size wire ribbing
MFC skinny skin
Frankendub nymph dubbing mixed with wiggle legs
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Filed under Carp flies, Largemouth, Panfish, Smallmouth, Streamers
Sweet Baby Cray – Pat Cohen
You can get these materials at Pat’s website at rusuperfly.com
From Pat:
Tie the Sweet Baby Cray…my juvenile crayfish imitation using Cohen’s Crayfish bodies in small…
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Filed under Largemouth, Smallmouth
