$100 Bass Pro Shops Fly Fishing Challenge

[@fishingwithsmalls]

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[@PoNceinlet]

When fishing with the fly rod my friend . When you have a FISH ON.. use you right hand index finger to hold your line when you set the hook. Then when it’s hooked let’s go to get the line tight to the reel then start reeling while hover that index finger over the line as well holding the pole brother!! Just my tip I use when I go fly fishing. Maybe it should help

[@Mr4twitch]

It's a shiner

[@adaptfishing]

The fish was a Willd shiner wild golden shiner

[@dylanwagner4472]

when you have a fish on, from what i can tell you use your right hand to hold you line while pulling the line in with your left hand

[@cliffmorris9746]

Smalls you , ayo, Davy, and norm should form group and become the Amp of fishing yall are funny af

[@FishingWithYakPak]

3 daddies in one video 😩💚

[@fishingwithsmalls]

🤣🤣

[@yystxrm]

Love googan squad

[@Chronicoverburn]

​@@yystxrmThey're not googan they're the squad that's ganna take on googan

[@bretterful]

​@@yystxrmgoogan squad sucks as hard as ya mum

[@Kapt_Tatturflagg]

@@yystxrm Googan wishes they could afford them

[@TheTyzer98]

Dude davey gravy has come such a long way with being comfortable in front of the camera. It’s so fun seeing in get so excited in the videos and communicate with the audience!

[@dannyjones8252]

That mystery fish from Walmart was a giant shiner, I think.

[@ItsTreyWay]

WHEN THE WHOLE GANG UPLOADS THE SAME DAY WOOOOOOOOO 🔥🔥🔥

[@KadenMcClelland]

You know its going to be a good-day

[@fishingwithsmalls]

No doubt!

[@Wolf-vc4wj]

​@@fishingwithsmallsexcept Norm. Can you confirm or deny my theory that he forgot he's KZbin login. Or my other theory that he has a non compete with Googan and can't post for a certain amount of time? I really don't care either way because you three are hilarious. Also don't buy the time share.

[@StLUNATIC26]

I don't see a new video from Ayo? I like his vids lol. I like the whole gangs vids

[@MassYakFishing]

Does Davey have a channel ?

[@Lando_og]

so just a tip: when you are retrieving your fly. keep some of the line pinned in your casting hand. (I usually just pin it down with my pointer finger)and pull it in with your non casting hand. idk if that makes sense. but instead of reeling it in. you pull in your lure . then reel in if you catch a fish. it is tons of fun when you get the gang of it. dont give up on it yet. ive been fly fiahing since i was like 8. and it does get easier

[@dxhambone2247]

This comment! I keep the float line pinned with my casting pointer finger, I also don’t use the reel unless I have a fish pull all of my loose line out and I control the drag with pressure from my reeling hand. I haven’t fly fished in a long time but I want to get back into it.

[@DreamWevers]

when casting stop the rod at 10 and 2 and pinch the line with your index finger on your rod hand to help with line control. bass fishing on the fly is a blast in fact anything caught on a fly rod is so much more enjoyable than regular tackle.

[@samogilvie8046]

This. 👆the only thing I might add to this is don’t be so concererned about your reel. If you keep it pinched with your right index finger. The fish will run out to your reel. Or you’ll retrieve the fish by pulling the line behind your right index finger that’s so your progress is captured. Fly is so satisfying when you get a good hook set.

[@xippzap]

My fav group of non-caloric challenged people...I feel at home. Your mystery fish was a large Shiner, a big one.

[@pnwriverfisher]

Love you boys trying out the fly rods. If you ever want to outfish anyone for anything (panfish, trout, bass in winter, etc) the most effective thing to do is fly fish with an indicator and a ‘balanced leech’ fly. Outfished my buddy for crappie by catching 23 fish while he only caught one trying different traditional crappie lures. I’ve also caught 5 pound largies on them in the winter, size 12 tiny little leeches.

[@fishingwithsmalls]

Awesome info!

[@willwailes9298]

It's crazy seeing bass crush tiny flies.

[@topwateraddiction2521]

The little fish was a shiner

[@gregoryshaw5809]

Golden shiner

[@Oliver-ot3rs]

No it was a whitefish

[@BlackDuk]

That was my thought but honestly never seen one grow to that size. So many cool fish down south. Mn boy myself so I just get tortured by shitty regs and weather

[@jeremyinthewild]

Good job, those were sweet blowups on the frog! The biggest thing that will help now that you've got the casting down is using your index finger of your right hand to guide the line during the retrieve and if you get a bite use that finger to squeeze the line against the rod, modulating the pressure if you need to, like drag would. Then when you are bringing the fish in you pull line with the left hand then hold with the right finger to allow you to pull more line. Hope you get out again with the boys, I bet a striper on a fly rod would be crazy haha

[@CAPAOutdoors]

I’m glad the gang is finally doing a fly fishing challenge!

[@AnthonyJohnson32010]

Looked like a golden shiner

[@LezChap]

Never caught one personally, but that'd be my guess too.

[@bChipps]

Will give some tips. Casting is something to watch some videos on. Mad River outfitters is the best option. For the fighting real quick tip is when your done casting put the line under your finger on your rod hand and pull the line in with your off hand.

[@bChipps]

Also google if there is a fly shop in your area and please make a video of going in there and getting the low down from some experts. Awesome collab to show off a local business

[@The_Lilac_Cow]

Davey SO confident these days! Good to see ya, Smalls! Keep it up!

[@MBPFishing]

Shinner. Bass candy 😁 Remember this spot for future live bait challenges. They ... Get ... Munched!!!😄😄😄👍👍👍

[@jargero8203]

Shiner*

[@dannyjones8252]

Smalls you are awesome for learning to fly fish! I have a old fly rod and I am going to dust it off and giver a try. Keep up the good work Smalls.

[@lucasyoung4832]

There's just something so satisfying about catching a fish of any size on the fly. Even 2 oz bluegill feels like an accomplishment!

[@randomgamer2267]

BEST TRIO ON KZbin

[@Chronicoverburn]

Quad we need norm and yakpak

[@highjinx6519]

⁠@@Chronicoverburnquad is 4, have to be quint I believe.

[@elvisburton6199]

CAST THE LINE... makes sense... GO GRADY!!!!

[@Kevatron-qk9op]

Buckle up everyone, Smalls is about to LEVEL UP this channel! This is single-handedly the best thing to hit the internet since the legendary "Charlie bit my finger". Get ready for greatness folks!

[@logansbt586]

Quickly becoming one of my favourite YT channels. Keep it up, Smalls!

[@TBudgetAngler]

Davy Gravy single handedly makes a good video

[@jjacoblovato]

Couldn’t be happier opening up my KZbin to watch a new smalls video!! LETS GOOOOO

[@MarkoMygun]

OMG LMAO great video BUD, now I can say I saw Smalls catch his first Fly fish you killed it man.

[@jonnygranville281]

This was super fun to watch. Smalls knowledge of fishing is amazing. Kinda guy I would want to learn from.

[@patrickconnell6654]

You know it's going to be a good time when you have these three going fishing, congrats on getting Davey casting something besides a Zepco, he is the Legend. Congratulations Smalls on catching with a Fly Rod. 🎣

[@willwailes9298]

This was hard to watch, but also the best thing to see. Seems like you guys had a blast. Fly fishing and fly tying are so fun. Catching a 10lb carp on a rod made for trout no more than 18" is unreal. Catching fish with your creations is twice as satisfying. Being able to customize baits to the finest details is game-changing. And flies produce insane numbers of fish. I want you guys to experience that. Tenkara is easy, effective, versitile, and you can fish a lot like you would with conventional gear. Streamers, poppers, jigs. The presentation is super subtle. Belgian cast and bow-and-arrow are the only casts you really need, and you can learn them in 10 seconds. Fly casting isn't any harder than casting a baitcaster, and tenkara is easier than either. Good entry point to fly fishing. Sorry for the book, thanks for the video, and I hope this helps someone. High quality, low budget recommendations below. Angler Dream 12ft tenkara rod $60, size 3.5 level line(years worth) $17, 5x tippet $7-$15, foam line holder $1.50 Maxcatch 1wt-4wt $60-70, Angler Dream fly reel $30 preloaded. Bass Pro Shop sells a St Croix Mojo Bass 9wt fly rod/reel combo for $270

[@RespekfulFungus]

I have been begging for this from you guys for years!

[@abelwalker4396]

Definitely some of the best content on KZbin right now!

[@fishingwithsmalls]

That means the world. I appreciate you!

[@tenaciousdean]

Let’s Go!! Good to see the crew together. Let’s get this man to 50k subs. Let’s Go!!

[@RevampedOutdoors]

I'm sure there have been a bunch of comments before this but, some tips that help me with fly fishing: Keep the excess line under your index finger of your right hand on the rod. Pull more line than you think you need for the cast. While casting load the line backwards by stopping the line with your left hand on the back swing and let go as you come forward. Keep the fly above the water each forward and back. When you are casting above where you want to finally cast then let go with your left hand to lay the line out on the water. Put the line through your right index finger as an eyelet and pull with your left hand to bring it in. Leave the line pooled at your feet and repeat. When you hook a fish don't worry about reeling just use your right index finger as a drag. If you catch something huge let it run until your line is out and then play it with the reel. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk.

[@Getskunkedfishing]

Its always a great day when you get these 3 amazing boys in a video

[@bobrole9677]

Good job Smalls. I love the content you put out, you keep it real. Keep up the fun....

[@JosephPurcell-qd3mu]

Ordered a pair of those ear buds and can't wait to try them out. Love the videos with Ayo and Davey Gravey! Keep em comin!

[@rynhanson]

You 3 guys make for a good video.

[@timduke4616]

Yea yea my kinda of fishing…madness uncertainty and danger😂😂 love the vid and keep on fishing my mans, it’s happening for ya and we are all here for the ride👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@YouTubeFishin]

Ayo better watch out. Smalls be putting out bangers

[@johnb3948]

Smalls is going to end up a GOAT! You couldn't possibly do any better than Ayo and Davy Gravy!!!

[@mattrogers429]

Let's go smalls I think you did this before 🎉

[@RoseFoil]

“Now AYO you can catch him driving real fast”😂😂😂😂😂

[@Hail_caesar11]

Would definitely love to see more fly fishing videos

[@z4ynex]

that mystery fish was a big GOLDEN SHINER i just caught one the other week at my lil creek I was hyped up

[@Judd_SC]

Smalls is getting swole!! Keep crushing brotha. Looking good!🤙🏻

[@kristenadams13]

Let’s go!! My favorite 3 guys!

[@classiclobbyz5477]

My guy! Love the fly content! Please do more of this

[@paulgallacher8719]

Well done lads good to see you all together

[@Rivertrot]

Idea for vid. Biggest catfish 1v1v1, with homemade bait from the grocery store?

[@willjohnston4415]

Make sure your line is running out of the front of the reel up by the rod. It looks like you and Gravy had your line coming from the bottom behind that metal cage.

[@vinniered100]

I wish I could fish with you guys in real life, I'm laughing along with your guys's jokes from home as if I'm really there 😂

[@Wildwilly22]

Heck yes man I need this right now! Best content on the tube!!!!!

[@bighead487]

What's up guys I have to say the three guys in this video are by far my favorite KZbin fishing group. Yalls videos really make my days so so much brighter any time y'all feel like coming to good old Tennessee middle Tennessee to be exact I'd love to show y'all a few places to catch the fat Sally's it would be cool as crap to fish with either one of y'all mainly Davey lol thanks for doing everything yall do keep it up

[@fishingwithsmalls]

We appreciate you!

[@theMaDNesS201]

haven't been fly fishing in a while, but what i remember, first kinda incorrect thing, is you dont want to vertical cast with a fly rod, you more want to keep the rod in line with the shoulder of your casting arm at like 30to60 degrees. 2nd, when you cast you want your drag fairly lose that way when you build up your momentum it can actually spool some of the line off the reel to help you cast further, and lastly as you are standing waiting for the fish to bite/reeling them in use one of your fingers on your hand as a semi eyelet to help guide the line back onto the spool.

[@doug4950]

Springfield,Mo checking in , the Og home of Bass Pro

[@deddrunc5591]

Right there with ya

[@fishingwithsmalls]

That's awesome! I appreciate you both!

[@Scareekat]

Alligator snapping turtle catch and cook? I say yes! My family at the 35lber and it was gooood , can you tell I was raised in Florida ?😊

[@bChipps]

Really hope you guys keep going with the fly fishing nothing more electric than a river bass on the fly rod.

[@jackaitken5306]

Always love to see gravy

[@corychristensen5917]

I'd love to go salmon fishing in Alaska on a charter boat with these three guys right here

[@mikewitdaOBS]

27:04 it’s a wild (golden) shiner aka bass candy they have no spines like pan fish and are a easy meal

[@yummyumsOG]

2hrs ago i was wondering when you were going to upload and here we are!! Lets goo

[@D4k_Prods]

Love the video, keep up the good work!! fishing is what life is about!!!

[@harleyweeks3577]

You got to use your right index finger to hold the line while you use your left hand to pull it in

[@dirtybuzzard5977]

Awesome video SMALLS. As you strip you line in hold line with your pointer finger and use it like a brake but the line you strip in just lays on ground The fish you didn’t know was a Golden shiner aka( Bass candy). Always a great time and a lot of fun when Smalls, Davey and Ayo get together. Yall stay safe and Smalls keep doing what you do. Keep’em coming

[@fishingwithsmalls]

I have such a long road ahead with a fly rod 🤣 I appreciate the support!

[@dirtybuzzard5977]

@@fishingwithsmalls You did really good for being your first fly fishing. It does take some time to get use to it but it is a lot of fun I like catching crappie on fly rod I use just a small hook and a jig skirt. I made some flies out of yarn made some out of deer hair too . Tying your own flies and then catching a fish on it is a great feeling.. But really enjoy your videos and you keep it all real. Just keep doing what you do..

[@HeyyAlx]

I admire the care in daveys eyes as he asks to be on a separate bank

[@StevenJarrett1961]

Now Gravy sounds like a real Bama fan. lol Gravy and dip has to be funny

[@Unicorn_Peptide_Cake]

The Fishy Trinity: AYO, Davy Gravy, and Smalls!

[@TXflyfishing]

Keep at it. I remember when I picked up my first fly rod from academy. I fell in love with the challenge of learning to cast the thing

[@Leightr]

I grew up fly fishing in western Washington state. I joined the army and my packrod went with me; got stationed in Texas and I'd take my pole out on the weekends and explore little ponds and creeks I could find. My two cents on fly-fishing in bass country; first off, a small (6-7 weight) fly setup lets you fish in even the smallest creeks and ponds and find fish (like the one Smalls caught), I found that flies that look like minnows which I would normally use for salmon also worked on bass. If you're going for big bass on a fly then move up to a 8-9 weight rod (my salmon rod is a 9 weight, the weight is marked on the rod and you need the line that matches it) One of the nice things about a fly setup is that if you get a packrod it's an extremely compact kit. Aside from the rod, the reel, a few extra leaders, and a small box with a few dozen flies will fit in your pockets and now you're set for almost any water you come across.

[@pepepepert]

Man I have lines that are more than 100$. Great work.

[@joshsamuelson1793]

To be fair, those cricket rods are amazing. That bighorn was my first fly rod, but cabellas brand.

[@RespekfulFungus]

Stretch this to $200 and get with someone who actually work is in the fly shop. You’ll get a bomb set up and way better flies.

[@trevorlomprey3077]

This right here

[@gggteam13]

Gravy has to have that hat made into his trademark . Love the vids. Awesome Hat Davey!

[@michaeljakubson2494]

love seeing davey gravey in videos! need more of davey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RobNorton]

Yessir wowza your channel is growing so fast now!

[@dropbackdilley]

Smalls your killing it thank you for dropping!!❤

[@MBPFishing]

Couple words of advice for next rrip. Best liter not for a novice is called a nailless nail knot. Easy to tie. Flies for ponds look for small poppers and or steamers. Something a littlt bigger than you'd think. It'll help first rime out.

[@LexieEclectic]

As a fly fisherwoman who fly fishes for bass all the time, this was very entertaining 😁Let me pitch you a video idea: fly fishing for peacock bass, LM bass and various species in Florida.

[@ericmccloe2519]

Love how ayo just put the rod back and grabbed the next one lmao

[@WillHopper-m3s]

My guys Memphis Tennessee Bass pro pyramid is huge!!!!!!!!! Gotta love the catfish capital of the world

[@chaddbag7828]

48 hour cook and eat challenge on ayo's house boat. MAKE IT HAPPEN!

[@johnrowlette7430]

I loved this: "You know how carp like corn and corn is yellow"? "I am using my noggin over here"

[@oliverc2502]

Dream combo three of you ! 🎉

[@ConnerCannonwhiteboy]

“These ones are tiny”. As a trout guy, those are big lol. Love it.

[@bobpoulin8044]

Grats Smalls!

[@milkmanchoppers]

@fishingwithSmalls, I usually let the line run through my index finger on the hand that's holding the fly rod. When you catch one, you pull with your line hand and grip the line with your rod hand when you need to grab more line.

[@CaptainKenFishing]

I love fly fishing on the river! Haven’t used a fly in a LONG time! Yall gonna make me wanna dust off my fly rod 😄

[@cartershank8364]

Your retrieve.....use you right index finger to hold the line to the pole as a "brake" reach up with your Left hand and pull more line down letting go with your right finger......repeat. Or hold your line in your right index finger til you can reel in your excess line then play the fish like a spinning reel. Hope it helps.

[@Ds-xi2sq]

Zebco with a fly....you go davey

[@tankdog03ify]

Use a water bobber and u can cast flies the any rod & reel

[@mrfluffy306]

Turtle catch and cook would be AWESOME!

[@06denedra]

Love me some Gravyyyyyy

[@jonathanmcandrew7230]

26:56 you caught a shiner

[@Orangemanuszak]

I'm sure you thought cut some footage but were here for you not just your fishing success. You could have totally added more of Davies pond and maybe even consider behind the scenes videos

[@Mountain_Bike_Archaeology]

Use your index finger to keep the fly line pressed against the cork, you get the feel of the pull when the fish takes, you can then just let the fly line run, held with tension, between the cork and your index finger, you get use to putting on more or less pressure. Stops that birds nest you're getting on the reel, as you'll be holding the fish when playing and can then run the loose fly line through your pinky finger and the next, to get the spare line back on the reel.

[@MJHDarknite]

VERY IMPORTANT TIPS: 1) Always keep your line loose in your right index finger. Keep the line in your left hand BEHIND your right hand. The whole time the line is in the water. When the fish bites, your hands will be in the right starting position to set the hook. If you have kept your hands in the correct positions, tighten your right index finger , jerk the rod back and strip the line downward with your left hand. If you keep your right index finger tight against the line the fish won't take it while your stripping back. 2) When using weighted flies that sink, put a FLY FISHING SPECIFIC strike indicator on your line. The strike indicator can be adjusted up and down the line to control depth of the weighted fly. Hope this helps. Been fly fishing for about 10 years. Let me know if you have more questions. I'll help you out.

[@fishingwithsmalls]

Wow! By far the most informative comment yet! I'm gonna give it another go for sure

[@MJHDarknite]

@@fishingwithsmalls can't wait to see it.

[@nashpeltola6519]

Never have I subscribed to a channel after watching the ad, until now😂😂

[@bke247]

Y’all are too cool

[@JoJoChrist72]

Smalls is the only person that makes AYO break character.

[@skelley6136]

A 20lb carp on fly gear would be an awesome fight!! Fun video!

[@fishingwithsmalls]

For sure!!

[@derekpliego5795]

use your index finger to hold the line between the reel and your extra line. then when casting release your index. When not casting and you’re retrieving, use your finger to stop the line from slipping and when you reel in

[@thomaskitlica5572]

Definitely a shiner!!! One of the best bass baits in existence!!! Probably more big bass caught with shiners than anything!!

[@allenhamm7538]

Dude when turtle is cooked the right way it's absolutely amazing !!!