BASS FLY FISHING ep.1 (how to)

[@KstrSM15]

Thanks so much for the comments on NOT lipping large bass, I wish more people would learn this!

[@nathantidwell3197]

Why?

[@KstrSM15]

@@nathantidwell3197 Holding a fish by the jaw ("lipping") can damage or deform the jaw, especially if you hold it out horizontally. It's okay to lift it vertically to land it but support it underneath if you want to hold it out flat. Thanks for asking.

[@nathantidwell3197]

@@KstrSM15 yes sir learn something new everyday. I’ve lipped them like that my hole life, making a change🙏🏼

[@bssaassin1900]

While it is better to hold em with both hands in some cases you have to lip em and you hold the fish vertically straight up and down not at a weird angle. But yes a really large fish should be supported

[@StaibVibe]

Military just put me in Louisiana this year so I needed this, much appreciated!

[@Garybutternuts]

Go hit those reds!

[@StaibVibe]

CourtBlass northern LA unfortunately haha but I’ll try to get down in the fall

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

Barksdale? This video was shot pretty close to there. Plenty of good bass fishing in the area.

[@StaibVibe]

Huge Fly Fisherman that’s the one baby! Got a lot of buddies that get out after em, I’m buying a SUP to get myself some more access. Time to get some huge bass thumb.

[@charlieboutin3341]

Thanks for swapping to bass for those of us out of the trout zone. It really has been too hot to fish midday here in Texas, was 108 last week.🥵 Caught a lot of nice ones yesterday evening. One was 5 lbs on your slider fly! (Thanks for that video also.👌) This evening I’m going back, trying for a 10 pounder..if I can be Huge enough! 👍 Have a great week Ben 🎣

[@360fishingadventures8]

Good luck man! Texas has some nice ones.

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Thanks bro!

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

🍻

[@poppymonroewild]

Hahaha glitter boats. So hilarious. Love it bud. Stay Huge!!

[@JimmyJoyful1]

On a bass lake in Ontario and catching large and small with my 8 wt rod using both poppers/ frogs and some times sinking tip clausers. Good times!

[@mattdoesflyfishing]

Your vids rock dude, totally deserve more views. Stay Huge.

[@kodygrant2896]

As always, great video! Alvins videos are awesome too. You guys are on my top watch videos on KZbin. You should’ve came to Texas to fish and film. That white shirt would be see through in a few minutes hahaha. Have a kickass week Ben!

[@joshfriedman1461]

thanks for cautioning on the thumb and vertical lift--no need to break their jaws

[@keiranrooker7981]

Probably the first person I’ve seen hold a bass like that during the huge fly fisherman intro

[@joshhigdon4951]

Lol. It was super weird!

[@murky912]

"More funner"...love this dudes videos 🤙

[@Lee_Lee1776]

This is a really well made video. Love the cutaways.

[@alaskajohn5695]

Love your Channel, it's the BOMB !!! Talk about holding you're attention, WOW !!! Graphics are its own personality, Killer, and Educational... You Cool Beans ...

[@cuznzzzz]

I really enjoyed this video lol. Thanks for the great tips! I have such a great time fly fishing for bass. The fly rod makes it extra special.

[@AboutTrout]

Can you euro nymph bass ? Awesome video . Gorgeous casting btw, I’m starting to forget what it’s like to actually cast . I need bass in my life .

[@thomastero4662]

Love me some bass thumb! Otherwise known as striper thumb here in Maine.

[@georgesouthwick7000]

My favorite outfit for fly fishing for bass is my old 8 foot 6 inch Fenwick HMG with an 8 weight bass bug taper fly line, 6 to 8 feet of 20 lb. test leader and my old Pfluger Medalist. This outfit has caught literally hundreds of bass, and I see no reason to change.

[@hanesdr4872]

Love the how to's. Any possibility of a "how to catch fish on a streamer?" series? I suck and need to learn

[@gray1738]

I've pretty much only been using dragonfly patterns or Flatliners for smallmouth. I should probably switch it up since the fish went deep but its just too much fun watching them hit on top.

[@clintrobison5236]

Keep doing your thing. Love this stuff.

[@bakershredder]

subscribed in the first 10 seconds. Love it man.. good stuff

[@calebmarsh20]

Just found your channel already love it 🇺🇸🐟

[@illcreekanglers1989]

Sweet vid. Stay huge brotha

[@bobnery]

Water temp here is in high 80's might hit 90ish today. Bass fishing is on hold til it drops, stressful for fish, and their skin gets frail, super easy to tear a mouth

[@jacobcate7577]

I’ve been waiting all week for this

[@warthogfacedbuffoon]

Finally caught some decent bass on a fly rod, I didn’t weigh them, but the apron on my pontoon measurements said 16, and 18 “ ! So happy, and yes, I did use my trout flies to catch them! Black with gold wooly bugger and green with black and flashabou wooly bugger, let it sink and wriggle it in the mid where you think they are holding

[@roadvoyagerlife1759]

Ben, I thoroughly enjoy your vids!! So entertaining AND helpful! Go figure! Keep em coming!

[@billadolf4382]

Saw some hogs today. While i was spinning down deep for cats. Next trip, popping fir hogs. Contra loma res, ca.

[@jonathanplank7224]

I cringed so hard when I saw that trout being lipped

[@joshhigdon4951]

I hate seeing that! So many corn chunkers do it because they are used to bass fishing in ponds and that's how they see the pros do it on tour

[@austintrenkamp8205]

Great video 👍 muchos gracias

[@ThePorpoisepower]

OMG I grew up watching Bill and Jimmy!

[@FISHERYIN]

Epiccc

[@Charsept]

I have big bass in my state. Have a 6wt dedicated streamer rod with a sink tip for em. PS - I do have a couple of those senko flies 😅 if it's silly and it works, it's not silly

[@fairviewhomestead]

Ive been considering a 6wt for bass or a 7. How big do you get with your streamer sizes?? I feel like the 8 might be too much for where I am fishing. I like as light of tackle I can get away with.

[@Charsept]

@@fairviewhomestead I keep my flies on the smaller side. (Those worm flies being an exception) I stay away from the huge bass bugs and mostly throw the smaller streamers like Woolly Buggers, etc. I feel like the 6 weight is fine but I do sometimes think a 7 would have been the best compromise.

[@fairviewhomestead]

Charsept right on. I’m kind of leaning toward the 7. Might do a little saltwater with it as well.

[@georgesouthwick7000]

It has been said that fishing the same water, a fly fisherman will catch more bass on a given day than someone using spinning or bait casting gear. The person using bait casting or spinning tackle will usually catch bigger fish, but the fly fisherman will usually catch more bass.

[@jonathanlunsford1]

I’m in south west Louisiana. I’m new to fly fishing and someone gave me a 9wt. Is that too much? I can use that for red fish too right

[@KillerFuzzOutdoors]

Thats my favorite fish on the fly, I fish for them all the time in south texas

[@stevelarson6992]

Thanks Ben/ another winner( I must confess I’ve only fished for bass with bait casting gear. I repent

[@bigbodyalan7054]

I use sculpin streamers for smallies

[@alexhoskinson4253]

"If you only have one hand, leave the fish in the water." Haha!

[@AdamBuntain]

I live in the heart of bass country and I approve of this message.

[@johnclemo9776]

Lookin forward to Pt. 2

[@NickAndCaroline]

After I saw the shirt I was hoping you would throw in a slap lol.. makin davie proud 😂👍

[@danjohnson1809]

Keep the videos coming

[@bssaassin1900]

I love both species but pound for pound smallmouth kick ass but not quite as readily available as largemouth. In texas smallmouth are prevalent but not very abundant with some exceptions but most water bodies around here is largemouth territory and white bass (locally called sandbass)which are temperate bass

[@ryanhayes291]

FYI, a lone star light hat has good bass mojo....Trust me. You’re welcome. (I’m sure it has fish mojo in general)

[@FlyLibrary]

Bass on the fly!

[@matthewbulsa8265]

Been trying to work on my 8 wt the past few weeks now. Tossing those clousers and even the poppers I have are a pain in the ass! Trying to figure out how to load it properly and get that double haul down.

[@Sirskibumsalot]

Put 9 wt. line on your 8 wt. rod ......a 9' ft leader , ( 4' of 50 lb. ) ( 2'ft.40lb.) ( 1'ft. of 25 lb. ) and ( 2' ft. of 15 lb tippet ) .Thats what I use for Smallies or large mouth Bass .....The heavier fly line will shoot out fast and long on your cast ..... and if you double haul even farther casting . Works excellent !!

[@matthewbulsa8265]

@@Sirskibumsalot awesome thanks for the tip! I have the 50/40/25 set up going but will definitely try the 9wt line!

[@Sirskibumsalot]

@@matthewbulsa8265 Yep it works and a great game changer ....have fun !!

[@danweeks1980]

That shirt is a must need

[@niccoaray-oliver1955]

What is the point in sub surface bass. The blowup is the best part!

[@360fishingadventures8]

Love the shirt. Only slappers can understand. 👋🎸

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

Epico!

[@LogPo4]

Why don’t you lip trout? Honest question

[@chrismac7691]

A davie504 shirt. Nice, ben

[@connorcarson2622]

I just bought my first set of Simms waders. Am i a huge fly fisherman yet?

[@jonnygranville281]

I don't know but you have more money than me😂

[@reyboy4284]

I can’t wait for more videos 😫 put the uploads into.... MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE

[@Outdoor_Adventures48]

I wish this guy got as much love like Jon B or apbassin because this guy is making really good content. Definitely better than Jon B or apbassin

[@hgherb]

Lol! You’re pretty funny 😂 you got my like.👍🏼. That’s right some bass fisherman has big egos.

[@thebloodyshambles]

Hilarious and very useful thanks. Stry yations lol

[@Todd_Monson]

Looks like a Davy approved shirt

[@peterpauwels4610]

Soft plastics on a fly rod are killer.

[@dirtycommtroop]

0:57 i want this framed

[@bensnyder5890]

I missed the part about the ladder size. Will my 12' suffice or should I upsize to a 16'?

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

Depends on how huge you are.

[@bensnyder5890]

@@HugeFlyFisherman 16' it is... Since my name is Ben and I am a huge fly fisherman

[@zer0deltav367]

ah yes, a fellow Davie504 fan

[@MaxMeridius0920]

You got me as sub by 40 second mark! Lol

[@danielburgess7785]

A simple hellgrammite pattern will have all the bass coming to your backyard.

[@jaredhadley1723]

the worm flies work.. well.. like really well...

[@jonathanservellonjs]

Epico!

[@carterhooton7772]

I’m 14 and don’t have a trout stamp, this will help

[@eduardoarizmendi3801]

I only lip the trout I’m going to eat. Is that i still wrong?

[@ZmbiBglz]

The worms are good if you want to get absolutely harassed by bluegill the whole time

[@brucehaley3651]

Ben, off the bass subject. What kind of socks do you wear when you are wet wading?

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

Anything tall.

[@nottgav]

Do you know any durable bass flies that will last me a lifetime

[@tzliljon6820]

Is roy in any videos

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

He will be soon.

[@tzliljon6820]

Ok because my brother is good friends with him

[@southernrockiesselfreliance]

🚀

[@kevinsymes6177]

Tom cameo

[@joeyteeth]

Bass rash!

[@claytonb8191]

Caught a small large mouth today on a walmart wet fly. I was going for bluegill haha

[@DrPommels]

PSA.... it's crawfish even in Colorado.....

[@keiranrooker7981]

Bro so many people catch small mouth and call then largemouth

[@jonnygranville281]

Jimmy Houston has a wig!!??

[@RespekfulFungus]

Is that a Davie504 shirt?!

[@dagsamp22]

Jerseys and glitter boats lmao

[@billmaguire6994]

Joe humphrey lips trout one of greatest in the sport let’s band him

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Bass are fun on a fly rod no doubt:-)

[@chrisw8259]

In parts of Louisiana, they're mudbugs.

[@MaxMeridius0920]

Who’s the guy I should visit after you??

[@troutnut01]

I’m so huge I was first

[@thereallevel27]

Davie504 approved

[@fishbound2303]

Went fly fishing for bass for the first time the other day. Caught 100 mosquito bites and zero fish. #huge

[@geraldg7420]

Don't give up! Try a #8, 3xl hook, black wooly bugger w/rootbeer crystal flash in the tail. Bass eat a lot of leeches, which that imitates. Tie on a zugbug dropper if there are bream about.

[@fishbound2303]

@@geraldg7420 Went out the other day before I saw this reply and ended up catching my first bass on the fly... and guess what? It was on a black wollybugger. Haha. Thanks!

[@geraldg7420]

@@fishbound2303 Fantastic! Only thing better is to have a big one explode a frog-lookin' popper!

[@WhiteBuffalo032]

It's like KZbin can read my mind. Seriously

[@nategiordano7993]

davie504 merch i see

[@TsugaCanadensis1979]

I have to wait a week for part II?? That's HUGEly disappointing!

[@markledyard]

I've caught several bass over 5lb. on size 10 wooly buggers on a 5wt. rod. Watching this video, I wonder if you've ever actually fished for bass on a fly rod, or just parroting stuff you've found on Google.

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

Congratulations and thanks for watching!

[@southernlimits6098]

I went today and saw more copperheads than bass

[@sean7058]

Its right here but it wasnt there

[@susanbrettdavis8839]

I still can't control my 5wt, so I'm staying Small🤣

[@lukecronin137]

Lmao is that davie504 merch

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

It is.

[@bcshadd]

Does Davie504 bass?

[@briantalbot7929]

Im so huge that I'm second

[@jimnickerson5755]

Gee! DRINKING beer makes you a cooler more knowledgeable fly fisherman.No wonder I can't master the sport.Now I have got to take up drinking.See me on my new UTUBE channel soon or at alcoholics annoymous.

[@johnnym2793]

It absolutely makes you cooler and way more knowledgeable. People say invest in a good fly line I say invest in a good cheap beer.

[@randellgribben9772]

i like to use my net....