Water low, temp high?

[Roland]

So what is the general consensus, without rain and real low water , you take a break from flyfishing till end of August?

[trouthunter]

I very rarely take a break from flyfishing. Trout fishing maybe but dont forget Bass,Pike, Tigermuskies, etc are all fun to catch on a flyrod!

[Roland]

So what is the set up for bass on a fly rod?

[trouthunter]

I use a 8 wt rod, which works good, but you could use a 6 wt or smaller if you wish. I make my own leader with approx. 6 ft of 12 lb mono or trilene tied to 6 ft of 6 lb mono. I love topwater action so I use poppers a lot. If Im not getting action with poppers I go down to the fish with clouser minnows which are weighted or bead head wooly buggers. I also have a crayfish imitation fly that works well. The bigger heavier flies can be tricky to cast especially in windy conditions which is why I use my 8 wt.
Find a Lake or River with a lot of smallmouths and I guarantee you will enjoy flyfishing for Bass. Smallies fight like crazy and jump a lot too. Let us know how you do!

[Moses Atwood]

Take a break from fly fishing!!?? What? Bass on a 6 weight, bluegills on a 4 weight, chubs on a 2 weight...

The smallies in the Hudson were very cooperative last week. I used a 4 weight, but a 5 or 6 would have been a little better. Hoppers and beetles worked on top, and nymphs and woolybuggers underneath.

For largemouths, I normally use a 6 weight with a Rio Clouser line. If it's too windy, I'll go up to an 8 weight. Like Trouthunter, I like topwater action. I do really well with Edgewater Foam poppers.

Go get 'em!