Literally, my favorite fish to catch in Virginia! I actually picked some of the flies mentioned in the video when I visited the shop in person for the first time over Christmas break. Thanks for more insight!!!
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome - let us know how they do!
@foragefarmer13004 жыл бұрын
Even better 3 of the 5 flies were designed by Virginians; Mr. Chocklett and Mr. Kraft.
@hobbyoftheday40174 жыл бұрын
@@foragefarmer1300 the awesome to know, Virginian here that's gonna Chase smallies on the fly for the first time this year
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! What are your favorite smallmouth flies? Every fly you pick up at www.madriveroutfitters.com directly supports the channel 🤙
@micahisaac5 жыл бұрын
I like lure fishing too
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Yep, we do too.
@Jnf458 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for going over what line you throw it with, very helpful
@Madriveroutfitters Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@CB-ke5xx10 ай бұрын
My guy Pat. Just saw ya for the Smallie guide talk at the shop this weekend. Dude knows his stuff.
@Madriveroutfitters10 ай бұрын
He certainly does! Thanks for participating.
@timperry60955 жыл бұрын
Great list of patterns. BTW I love how you attached your mic - very Hank Pattersonesque.
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Timothy Perry Thanks but pretty sure Pat inveted that technique!
@timperry60955 жыл бұрын
Mad River Outfitters you guys are much cooler in any case, so hence forth I shall refer to it as Pat’s mic mounting technique!
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Timothy Perry 👍😝
@ryankiesel46103 жыл бұрын
Can the Minie Bangtail and Finesse Game Changer be fished on a floating line?
@phineartz3 жыл бұрын
@@ryankiesel4610 I run a 7’ sinking polyleader/versileader for unweighted streamers. I wade and cover all sorts of water so it’s convenient to have different sink rate options and the ability to go topwater at the ready. Most of these flies just flutter and float at the surface if not fished on some sort of sinking line.
@dakotafrench32925 жыл бұрын
Love it, love it, love it! Thanks for the insight Pat. Definitely going to put those to use.
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton for watching.
@NuggetsCS4 жыл бұрын
pp
@ZGADOW5 жыл бұрын
Not even a mention of the clouser minnow! I guess we all have different preferences for flies but I was surprised not to see a clouser in the mix.
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Pat, as many of us around here, fish smallmouth with sinking tip or intermediate tip lines. Therefore, very rarely do we fish weighted flies. Nothing wrong with a clouser though, especially if you only have a floating fly line, just not one of our top producers.
@jasonvenesky24387 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to fish with you guys in July!
@Madriveroutfitters7 ай бұрын
See you soon!
@austintrenkamp8205 Жыл бұрын
Sweet video and much appreciated 🙏 I did such a dumb move and bought a couple "game changers", if you can call them that, from one of the big box stores and what a piece of crap, weighs a ton! And doesn't shed any water, maybe a 15wt would cast it ok but idk. Then ya get one of those legit finesse game changers from MRO and wow, total game changer..... Pun intended. Thanks as always MRO
@Madriveroutfitters Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support. A game changer needs to say "Chocklett's" or it's not a game changer. Not found in Big Box stores as you have found out.
@ronkilmer89914 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pat for your information,, and yo know Super Keith Haungs tied up this ply like a pro; we get out as much as possible on the Elkhorn, and we use articulation flies, and no my flies are not near as nice as his
@Madriveroutfitters4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.
@kirkshammett942 жыл бұрын
If I could have one line for smallmouth fishing on a 7 wt. rod what would your suggestion be? Sink tip, floating, or sinking
@Madriveroutfitters2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Please contact the shop directly with questions like that and they will be happy to help. That’s what they do!!!
@scottm.24905 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Scott! 🤙
@matthewkeen77185 жыл бұрын
What is the best fly rod setup for the flies you use. I just bought a 9' orvis 6wt and I strictly want to smallmouth fish , how should I set the reel up?
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Best to contact Pat or the guys at the shop directly and they will be happy to help you out there. They don't come around here often...they are too busy in the shop. You can reach them at 614-451-0363 or admin@madriveroutfitters.com. Thanks
@dangetsreel11355 жыл бұрын
Pat, great video. Solid line-up of smallie flies. Quick question: do you do anything special after an outing to dry out or extent the life of your big streamers like this? Thanks!
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Dan, best to call or e-mail Pat at the shop. Last place you'll find him is on KZbin answering questions but he WILL if you contact him through the shop. Thanks
@dangetsreel11355 жыл бұрын
Mad River Outfitters sounds good. I stop in pretty often, so I’ll catch him next time.
@grizzlyfish21415 жыл бұрын
Question what weight rod should you us for these streamers
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Grizzly Fish 6,7 or 8. Depends on the line, water and size of fish as well.
@brianmerritt64993 жыл бұрын
What would be a good fly fishing setup for smallmouth ?
@Madriveroutfitters3 жыл бұрын
Please contact the shop directly and they will be happy to help. That’s what they do. Thanks.
@daveartwood5 жыл бұрын
What weight line are you using with those large flies?
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
daveartwood 7 or 8?
@daveartwood5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I need to get some sink tip line. I mostly use 7 and 8 for popper dropper rigs that do well and heavy stuff. I swear by pink too, especially uv treated. I check their effect with a uv light. Can't go wrong with pink and white articulated anything in any conditions.
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
daveartwood 👍
@Is..41104 жыл бұрын
awesome,, just awesome..
@Madriveroutfitters4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!!!
@mikerotch67333 жыл бұрын
When to use sinking line?
@Madriveroutfitters3 жыл бұрын
When fishing streamers and sub surface bass flies in general.
@mikerotch67333 жыл бұрын
@@Madriveroutfitters thanks for the reply 👌
@pbgd33 жыл бұрын
My basic process. Do you want the line to bring down the fly. Or do you want the fly to bring down the line. When running a floating line your fly will stay on the surface unless you use a heavy fly or add split shot. As you strip the floating line will lift up the fly. When using a sinker when you pause the line will sink so you can countdown how deep it goes. Then once it is down when you strip an unweighted fly will follow that line.
@johnathanoneal6463 Жыл бұрын
@@mikerotch6733what sinking line for streamers did you end up buying bud?
@markgabbard36975 жыл бұрын
No cray patterns? Why?
@Madriveroutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Mark Gabbard You’d have to send him an email or call him at the shop. He’ll be happy to discuss but won’t see this here just so you know. Thanks.