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.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Edward Lopez Smallmouth in the 70’s. A theme here. Thanks for sharing.

I quit fishing until i started watching these vids 😊 live in ontario canada bought a fly rod and fly tying vice from madriver outfitters.😊

@Madriveroutfitters

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support. Much appreciated.

@canadiangemstones7636

2 ай бұрын

We have fantastic smallies in ON!

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!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hope to see you soon.

Beautiful scenery and looks like incredible fishing

@Madriveroutfitters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Smallmouth bass are fun for all, and a great fish to target...especially on the fly. Great video!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for being here.

Welcome to the buckeye state!!! That’s awesome. Great video. Just started fly fishing myself and have learned a lot from your videos

@Madriveroutfitters

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the sport and tight lines! We're always here to help. Thanks for watching and stay tuned! 🤙

@rolandalexander9447

3 жыл бұрын

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 are on my list as I start down this fly fishing road. Thanks for the great video!!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. They should be!!!

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

That's great, Doug! We're happy they've helped. Stay tuned, lots more coming.

Great video Brian 🎣👍. Luv using poppers for bass. Top water action , electric 😊🎣

@Madriveroutfitters

5 жыл бұрын

Hah, thanks for watching Andy! Stay tuned!

Thanks for watching! Smallmouth are a blast to fish for, what do you think?! Comment below 🤙

@Kyrodan022

4 жыл бұрын

5 wt rod..what size tippet and fly using?

@gregelliott9498

4 жыл бұрын

Smallies are by far the funnest freshwater catch in my book!

@stanreedy2686

4 жыл бұрын

nothing like them

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

You definitely should! They're a blast to fish. Thanks for watching.

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!

@Madriveroutfitters

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

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.

Awesome!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love little white poppers for bass and panfish

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Try big ones btw.

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!

@Madriveroutfitters

5 жыл бұрын

The topwater strikes are the best! Thanks for watching and stay tuned!

My first smallie was on a texas rig, 16.5 inches Grand River smallie. Didn't appreciate how special it was!!

@Madriveroutfitters

2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

5 жыл бұрын

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!

@benjaminl.1417

4 жыл бұрын

Just started fishing for smallies on the fly in Wisco too! Not many things are finer. Have fun out there!

@grizzlyfish2141

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Madriveroutfitters

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like fun. What a great river that is!

Great video in southeast Ohio I’ve been having best luck with green wolly bugger

@Madriveroutfitters

5 жыл бұрын

'Ol faithful. Thanks for watching, Devin! Tight lines and keep crushing it out there.

YES!!!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Amen.

WELL IM NOW HOOKED ON FLY FISHIN

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching - sounds gnarly! Send us some pics!

Nice music too.

@Madriveroutfitters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Great video, I like using poppers and Sneaky Petes

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Same here.

reminds me of guiding the Shenandoah and James in VA

@Madriveroutfitters

27 күн бұрын

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

@Madriveroutfitters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here.

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?

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@funsizefishingadventures4673

4 жыл бұрын

This is sort of a late reply, but it’s probably a Flyvines bracelet. I have one myself!

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Here you go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y41smcx8Yc2nkqQ.html

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Awesome! What raft are you using?

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

SSSStealthcraft 👍

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

What leader would you recommend for throwing a popper on a 5wt?

@Madriveroutfitters

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Broc, thanks for watching! Shoot this question over to the fellas at the shop, they will get back to you asap with a helpful answer and some tips. admin@madriveroutfitters.com

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!

@Madriveroutfitters

5 жыл бұрын

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!

How often do you guys keep and eat the fish you catch and what would you say is your favorite?

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Not very often but when we do, it's a peacock bass or a redfish.

You are using a 5wt. Is that a good all all purpose wait?

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Watch this and it should help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ5tz7atiKnTZbg.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

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

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.

What river was this filled at and I cant wait to try this summer in the great miami river

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Musser Jr Not sure but you are welcome to call or email Brian at the shop. He can surely help. Thanks.

Obviously not the Scioto in Delaware County. Visibility was more that 9 inches lol

@Madriveroutfitters

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Awesome video...... you mind me asking what brand of boat your using?

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Matthew, that's a StealthCraft! Thanks for watching!

what kind of raft setup is that . how much do they cost?

@Madriveroutfitters

2 жыл бұрын

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 TFO rod do you like for streamers?

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@josephpriestley2554

3 жыл бұрын

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 leader should I use?

@Madriveroutfitters

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

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. 🤙

@bschwartz2

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Brad Schwartz send questions over to the shop and they will help there. Thanks.

What is the best wt rod for bass fly fishing

@Madriveroutfitters

6 күн бұрын

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 brand raft is that?

@Madriveroutfitters

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure....you'd have to check with the folks at the shop. They would know.

Yo whats the raft setup?

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

Jake Nelton Not sure exactly. You’d have to contact Brian or Josh at the shop and surely they could tell you.

Can't beat Smallies on the fly rod. Pound for pound, I'll take them over Largemouth any day.

@Madriveroutfitters

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@screwedagain1

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 river is this??

@Madriveroutfitters

3 жыл бұрын

Check with Brian over at the shop. He should remember but this was a while ago. He may not at his age.

Is flyfishing strictly for rivers?

@Madriveroutfitters

4 жыл бұрын

No not at all. Watch this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4V6j8-Hl6y7kdI.html

What boat is that

@Madriveroutfitters

3 жыл бұрын

You’ll need to check with Brian or Josh at the shop. We don’t have that intel here. Thanks.

I live in the so called buckeye state

@Madriveroutfitters

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! It is actually called that.

What river in Central Ohio?

@Madriveroutfitters

Жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@Madriveroutfitters

9 ай бұрын

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.

@canadiangemstones7636

2 ай бұрын

Media guy doesn’t fish.