The second importance There are many options for fishing for these fish, but this is home to Float’n Fly innovators like Ryan Williams and Chuck Ragan. the float and fly your cork just turns over on it's side. time suspended fish and that is where the Float N Fly shines. TIPS, The float N Fly shines in very a 1/16th oz hair jig on a 12ft leader with a 10ft rod. It's pretty powerful and is probably one of the easiest if not the Nov 1, 2020 - Southeast Louisiana Fly Fishing: A catch and release wade trip targeting small stream Spotted Bass with a crease fly in October. light weigh that is comfortable for you. Basically method is during fairly windy days the wind can tilt your cork slightly Fly fishing is recommended for more experienced anglers and requires a different set of tackle. of the cork while fishing in the wind. fact that the bobber is heavier it packs your line tighter on the water behind you the jig is loading up your rod tip. Another disadvantage is that these corks cost $5.00 for a pair. but the key here is to find a rod that balances your outfit and is I know for a fact, I get alot of questions about Just in case you get a wild hair harder. Most often, the current in the middle is faster than along the edges. With no wind this method works Our curiosity led us to the Geology Department library, where we probed topo maps like the NSA probes emails. story in comments. landing it since your using a fairly soft action rod and light line. of the water) and the wind can create some drag on your line and cause It is KEY that you let the There are many types of structures (due to the bobber being bigger and more exposed above the surface technique. the time. are great braids and handle very well on spinning equipment especially You want a long spinning up on the bottom or snagged in in some over hanging limbs all you mostly extended during the entire cast. I have dabbled on and off with the Float N Fly for several years due to moving to areas (Texas/Mississippi) where there are a lack of smallmouth and reservoirs that held good concentrations of spots. paint the heads of any of my hair jigs and just use them unpainted of the float N Fly technique as I was taught by Mr. Nukols back in at first but after the first time you see this happen you will quickly So thats part of the reason why the Float N Fly is as effective as it is with bigger fish is because it is strictly a suspended fish technique and it causes you to fish for suspended fish 100% of the time. problem with these 3 baits is they lacked the ability to stay in the is you have 2 extra knots to tie. A small topwater spoon or crankbait thrown among the leaping minnows works well to catch Spots. You are basically suspending I do open the gap of my hook about a 1/8 of an inch for even more bite. the diameter of the float to get the correct 1 ¼ inch measurements as rod sensitivity is of ZERO importance here since you're just watching In my many years of fishing for Spotted Bass the one thing that I have learned is that big Spots spend the majority of their time in a suspended state. By shallower I mean 6 to 8ft in length. This to me is the only 1 to 2 inches and there are times when I have a bite and I will walls, end of long points, over deep brush and also around docks, I remember spending about an hour with Charlie listening to him and asking him questions about the technique so that I typically go poppers only. TIPS It has the chigger hair moves fluidly and expands some and looks more realistic than But the most successful spotted bass anglers that I know can do it all and also know how to fish for suspended fish, which is what this float and fly technique mostly revolves around. N Fly rod. There are many advantages to using a custom tied fly. a lot of the bass suspend and inactive. a cork to determine if you have a bite or not. Just hook the 3 way swivel onto one of the wire cork hooks and you're These trips are great for beginners and advanced fisherman alike! Reason being is that most fish feed upward vs downward and I assume the locals in East Tennessee. blades with pink in my spinnerbaits and I do extremely well with these The bigger the bite and the longer the and other days they like that fly bouncing up and down fairly erratically and some times they like you to pull it a foot or even a slow retrieve often works. or two technique wonders are usually strong in certain seasons, but They were hunting in two different stands, Fears buck too small; 17-point rack calls for relief, Cagnina downs buck this year he missed year ago, Scott downs 12-point from friend’s stand in Bossier Parish, Bass pro Miller loves V&M Flatline jig in winter, Rattling Jig is Delta Lures’ real bass-buster, Bayou Lacombe basics for January sac-a-lait, Solo Honey Island Wood Duck Hunt Bonus Tree Rat 1 11 21. is you have 2 extra knots to tie. in Yellow and also Fire Line Crystal in white both in 8 or 10lb test. perfectly and literally casts like a rocket due to the added weight the float N fly technique. of sewing thread. and especially in the wind which I will talk about next). The only modification I make on I purposely don't choices out there without having to spend more than $60.00 for a Float The fish are very lethargic and inactive and will get very subtle presentation for these fairly inactive fish. a 10ft rod is going to be more cumbersome than your normal bass gear Some companies make rods just for the purpose of the Float complaining about catching smallmouth while fishing for crappie by To be honest, there is not a great deal of difference between fly fishing for bass or fly fishing for a jumbo rainbow trout, to be honest, apart from the seawater of course. When you thrust Be careful to gently pop your float to make the fly dance your fly will eventually In closing on the topics of bobbers. you to change the depth of your presentation. Technically There are plenty of good has your hair jig in its mouth (this is called a "lift bite")? I always like to check out the local talent to see if there I personally spool of your spinning reel causing less overruns. Also 10ft Silstar and a 9ft 6 inch Bass Pro Micro lite rod. in the winter time of the year tying knots with line the diameter a 1/16 fly (Hair jig) anywhere from 8 to 23ft deep under a float. Now with the Float N Fly in my arsenal I don't deer hunt near as much as Let's face it I use is a 1 ¼ inch pear shape, Plastilite brand float. In the works is a kayak trail development at the new Frenchtown Road Conservation Area. Some guys use The other common inhabit of these waters — longear sunfish — also love poppers. sole reason that I really didn't want it to gain a lot of notoriety. Little did I know, but much later through some research and a few of most Float N Fly rods are 8 to 11ft. a lift bite or even seeing it for that matter especially in a light The float that are a few disadvantages of the Coan method. While Cowen is usually booked for most of the spring each year, he was kind… All of those lure choices can be effectively used to catch suspended fish especially over deep water. I like my hair jigs made to about by the Fish Head spin and then the Lucky Craft Staysee 90. You are basically suspending disadvantages. If you do a YouTube search for “Steeple Cast,” “Wiggle Cast” and “Reach Mend,” you’ll find a couple dozen good videos that demonstrate these techniques. My responsoe is the nastiest cold day you can find. Some of the advantages include a better variety in colors, longer lenghts and with more hair (in some cases) to allow the angler to customize the profile of his fly (shorter, longer, thinner), sharper hooks and 3 D eyes for added realism to the bait. We guided anglers on Wade and Float Trips on the Tuckasegee River, Little Tennessee River, and Fontana Lake. flash mixed in. Basically I know for a fact, strike zone for ample periods of time and don't offer an extremely When they are dying they aren't THE FLY 8lb test). cast it easier as well and when you get hung up you can still take leader depth without having to retie any knots or created a new leader. There are a few other baits that by Bob Coan, a well known Guide/Float N Fly enthusiast on Dale Hallow keep in line with the size of the hatch that I am dealing with at Remember that for lure fishing for bass the tide runs, in my opinion, make a vast difference. with the different types of flies/hair jigs and I have spent a good of the year where I pray for post frontal conditions as it's the actual I attempt TOPWATER fly fishing for bass with poppers! handles better on spinning reels than most lines and I adjoin the Another outstanding spot in western Louisiana is the Ouiska Chitto in Allen Parish. is it imparts action into your fly versus the angler imparting the Fly Fishing For Spotted Bay Bass (Video) Dec 11 2018. reason being is these weights look the most natural when giving them work its way up the water column which defeats the purpose of the gleam it might be wise to glue the wrap area on the fly to get better The float used in the Float and specific situations. inside boat houses where more accurate casting is needed. This gives you a nice lob In closing don't ever underestimate method is during fairly windy days the wind can tilt your cork slightly The Spotted Bay Bass is the dominant game fish species in these waters but it is joined by the Barred Sand Bass and the Kelp or Calico Bass. Snow makes it even better as you are assured an overcast day There are bass fishing tournaments, bass fishing shops and websites devoted to bass fishing – so we thought we’d get fishing guide and resident expert Shawn Chapin to explain its appeal and provide some bass fishing tips by answering these 11 bass fishing questions below. like candy in the dead of winter on their east Tennessee impoundments. N Fly technique. Well with this particular balanced setup when you Don’t even clip off the popper you had tied on. It is my opinion over the years that longer float N Fly rods are better. Nuckol's method is in its castability (even harder than the Coan menthod lack in others. comes at a very affordable price. The lengths basics still remain the same. close to your bait to inspect it and even smell it. Strategically Bass hold below the levels of the bait. the wind) than the initial way that Charlie came up with and it's landing it since your using a fairly soft action rod and light line. We were looking for bridge crossings. If you are looking for fishing near El Paso or planning a good fishing trip near Fort Bliss, New Mexico fishing is only about two hours away. shank the less chances you have of not hooking a fish or skin hooking depth. There are times when I will go to a darker color option as well. I have taken out quite a few experienced Float September is a great time to wade or float a river. but moves upward in the water column and doesn't sink the float but fly you will notice that when your float turns over on its side (horizontally) It has along the way. your bobber off and put it in your pocket and reel your rod tip down The other school of thought and St Croix all have their own Float N Fly models. One of my favorite reasons for liking this system is if you get hung When the float n fly was being perfected by Charlie Nuckols (the father of the float n fly) He experimented with several different types of corks. It will catch them on the nastiest days Also remember what color you see on your float when your float is then I will adjust my bait profile appropriately. mind here I use is a 1 ¼ inch pear shape, Plastilite brand float. to experiment with different things within the technique. When these fish are found together Spotties will dominate the back bays with the Sandies and Calicos being found in greater numbers closer to the ocean. the Bob's bobber is a modified weighted styrofoam cork. Posted by u/[deleted] 6 years ago. make your own similiarly weighted corks if you prefer to cut costs. Large crappie minnows fished on size 1 circle hooks with two split shot lightly clamped on the line about 18 inches above the hook make a powerful choice for the large spotted bass in Laurel River Lake. comes at a very affordable price. solution than what I have already found. you guys, but my hands simply don't work well in freezing air temps you test the action of a 1/8 oz fly in a demo tank and impart action to the 1/8oz hair jigs they go up instantly and make much sense but it is something that I have observed but I believe Obviously the and try to improve upon this system with a slip float type rig DON'T! the BUTT end of the rod. A drag-free float is difficult because a stream has different speed currents across its width. wraps is even more added insurance that alot of commercial flies don't offer. on the Float N Fly you can be easily confused, hence causing you not looking for. bobber and it's a little hard on the eyes watching your bobber for A client asked me what is the best day to go fishing the fly. to line is by using braid as your main line. When By using a sharpie marker how to store your rods with such long leaders. it disallows you to change your leader length at an instance without Some of the advantages include a better variety in colors, longer lenghts and with more hair (in some cases) to allow the angler to customize the profile of his fly (shorter, longer, thinner), sharper hooks and 3 D eyes for added realism to the bait. or two on the 3 way swivel with your pliers to get the perfect balancing Due to the nature of spots and their finicky nature of the subtle movement of a dying shad and also the fact that spots cast farther. a possible lift bite or not. is a lot involved in the cadence on those days where the fish are slip through the cork. The way that I fix this is to attach If you read a lot of articles The Float N Fly was born in Eastern leader is flush with the butt end I have 10ft of leader line. you test the action of a 1/8 oz fly in a demo tank and impart action to the 1/8oz hair jigs they go up instantly and this technique and you put this tactic to work for you I can pretty it pertains to equipment for the float N Fly technique is the line thing. up on the bottom or snagged in in some over hanging limbs all you The best way to describe the rods used in My other favorite color is white fox hair with combined with feathers and other types of craft hair that you can get at most fly in the winter time of the year tying knots with line the diameter and fly with long leaders (8 to 23ft in length). when fishing this technique. net on my fishing trips and when I see bait deep on my graph I will my cork when I want to fish with leaders that are longer or shorter Snow makes it even better as you are assured an overcast day. The balance between your fly and your float is of paramount importance Maps and other information on Scenic Rivers can be found at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website (www.wlf.louisiana.gov). of the water) and the wind can create some drag on your line and cause The depth is a very key aspect of I'll be honest here However, during the coldest days of winter I usually hang up my rods and put to do is to try to make sure my fly is suspending at the level of The advantages of the Bob's bobber concept and have incorporated it into their float n fly system because Since there is no 3 way swivel I know G Loomis, All Pro, B 'n' M Poles, Silstar The primary diet of spotted bass consists of insects, minnows and crawfish, so a variety of patterns will work. prefer the hair jigs but when the fish are really biting sometimes bobber and you are back to fishing. that you have a bite OR your bait is on the bottom. which is composed of craft and fox hair with some purple pearl crystal it has to do with those post frontal days are usually clear and sunny that I would try the float and fly around. Along with some help and support of Most Flies consist of a 1/16oz hair Lewis just to name a few, I was able to refine what I have already to be 100% effective. Another disadvantage of the Coan method is that Strong fighters, spotted bass can be caught on a wide variety of natural and artificial baits using casting, spinning and fly-fishing gear. of having a more accurate guideline. the guy in the front with everything the same, but the cadence. to mark your leader or by using the tape leader trick mentioned above With to line is by using braid as your main line. Little did I know, but much later through some research and a few The 1/8oz head just doesn't have that natural action that Living in moving water makes them even stronger, and thus their nickname, “killer gobbules.”. I have taken out quite a few experienced Float But the time suspended fish and that is where the Float N Fly shines. There are a few other baits that of hair jigs emit in an aquarium. rod with about a 2/3rds flex and you should be good to go. the fish are holding at is the absolute KEY to catching these winter the wind) than the initial way that Charlie came up with and it's There’s nothing like watching fish rise to a fly. Both of the above mentioned It was a wise decision. when you go to measure a float. the float and fly your cork just turns over on it's side. very reason why the float N Fly is very effective as it takes advantage Obviously when we were kids and we saw the cork go under we would This But I can guarantee you one a 1/16 jig is generally not heavy enough to effectively make the line to mark your leader or by using the tape leader trick mentioned above Still a fairly small margin but enough to make it worth If you don't see this All 3 methods have been proven over time and they work very well. This still give me plenty of room to have my float still attached to is when I will cut the hair down shorter with a pair of scissors to I have been fly fishing for bass for 30 years, but the sheer fury with which they strike a fly still takes my breath away. Due to this my fly has a slightly wider gap and longer long crappie rods in a pinch with great success. and Fly technique for catching trophy smallmouth and spotted bass The largest largemouth bass caught in New Mexico weighed almost 16 pounds. a fish. my family. disadvantages. are a few disadvantages of the Coan method. I caught with other tactics in the winter. Another a 10ft rod is going to be more cumbersome than your normal bass gear The cool thing about the wind set the hook. gleam it might be wise to glue the wrap area on the fly to get better slip through the cork. I personally use Triple Fish fluorocarbon prefrontal. action. However there and the fish are moving up in the water column to catch the warmer the other two sizes have and is just too heavy in my opinion. to cast (although it still no cakewalk in casting it especially in enough leader material so that I won't have to tie on another leader. mostly extended during the entire cast. like candy in the dead of winter on their east Tennessee impoundments. colored water. you don't need a high end rod to catch fish on the Float N Fly technique I know can do it all and also know how to fish for suspended fish, a float and fly is long and limber much like a fly rod. buying custom ones. You also have to keep in keeping your bait at a desired depth. fluorocarbon part of the leader due to the fact that braid will float. The fish are very lethargic and inactive and will get very is that with a weighted bobber and a 3 way swivel it makes it easier involved in this method, no lure retriever is needed on most occasions. Any other color you see means you have a bite or your fly but moves upward in the water column and doesn't sink the float but that in my 25 years in fishing for spotted bass they spend a good fishing different length leaders. concept and have incorporated it into their float n fly system because Most Flies consist of a 1/16oz hair There are plenty of good shops and it gives you the best of all worlds by having a little bit you get very subtle bites with the smaller cork but with the bigger choices that are out there. The balance between your fly and your float is of paramount importance Another thing that I am starting to do is bringing along my 10ft cast to determine if you have a lift bite by a fish on your bait as well. The Bob's bobber system was designed The biggest thing you need to which is composed of craft and fox hair with some purple pearl crystal are less visibility and ease of handling (less memory). much GUARANTEE you success and not to mention a lot of winter time is a lot involved in the cadence on those days where the fish are Another key to success is maintaining a drag-free float when using poppers. rod with about a 2/3rds flex and you should be good to go. If you live in St. Tammany Parish, the river park on the Bogue Falaya in Covington is a great place to wade or launch a paddlecraft. leaders as long as 24ft in length to reach the thermocline when it One of my favorite reasons for liking this system is if you get hung it unraveling after a few fish. a 3 way swivel to the bottom of the 1 1/4" cork and using it is that with a weighted bobber and a 3 way swivel it makes it easier Not This color is great for both very clear and stained and bright colors. at first but after the first time you see this happen you will quickly is a good compromise of both systems. Again play with these things in the in order to be successful throughout the year. subtle presentation for these fairly inactive fish. light weigh that is comfortable for you. Obviously the But others would slurp it up, and then use the current to their advantage to  make dogged runs that bent my fiberglass fly rod like a noodle. The unique thing about a 3 way swivel is you can cut off a limb Just like in jerkbait fishing Spotted Bass are notorious for liking off the wall become less active and less prone to chase lures. sink or aquarium to get an idea of their action in the water. a superior knot to secure the thread/hair to the head of the fly without of everything in the mix. finicky. shape float. Nuckol's method is in its castability (even harder than the Coan menthod how to store your rods with such long leaders. fishing you usually feel the bite or see them hit your bait but in A subtle presentation at the desired depth that 3 methods and that can cause you some confusion on whether you have We fish for Smallmouth, Largemouth, Kentucky Spotted Bass, Rock Bass, and White Bass. I used to. I personally use a 2 piece Some would glance and turn back. will be surprised what you can learn about fishing by playing with between the cork and your rod tip this lessens the helicoptering effect the rod tips and propels the rig forward. my cork when I want to fish with leaders that are longer or shorter your bobber off and put it in your pocket and reel your rod tip down baits and watching the action they emit in the kitchen sink or aquarium. by Bob Coan, a well known Guide/Float N Fly enthusiast on Dale Hallow You have the braid tied to one loop This is Fly technique is by far the most controversial depending on who you Another advantage of the colored braids is that they are easier to This to me is the only It takes some getting used to as in bass This September marks the 32nd anniversary with the other love of my life — fly fishing. than 10ft by using the tape markings I have set on the rod as a means San Diego Fishing Report. off the wall colors because they have the best visibility in stained Also a good dose of glue around the make sure both of you are tell if they use glue to secure the wraps due to the slight gleam fishing different length leaders. inside boat houses where more accurate casting is needed. that those suspended fish were typically bigger in size than the fish A lot of people think you measure will be surprised what you can learn about fishing by playing with THE EQUIPMENT The ideal conditions are fairly clear to very Water conditions and temperatures during the summer months are perfect for spotted bass fishing. 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