Fly Fishing for Bass on $30 Academy Rod & Reel with **SCHEELS** Flies

We bought the Worlds Cheapest Fly Fishjng Combo ( rod & reel ) for $29.99 at Academy, which is even CHEAPER than Walmart branded OZARK Trail fly fishing rod and reel that sells for $40!!!! This could be the BEST VALUE on the market for a fly fishing kit and then we paired it up with fly fishing gear from Scheels, the worlds largest sports store, which has quite a large fly selection that we grabbed a handful to try fly fishing for bass in local ponds.
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The most complete fly outfit in the marketplace. Martin 5/6 rim-control fly reel, 3-piece 8' 5/6-weight rod and a custom fly assortment. Martin has long been a firmly-anchored rock in the river of fly fishing, introducing thousands of anglers to this rapidly-growing sport. Included with this combo is the booklet, “Fly Fishing: Getting Started”. In the booklet you will find tips on how to cast, how to tie knots, and basic care for your equipment.
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[@WestinSmith]

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[@Waynelauro]

A few tips from a fellow fly fisherman: 1. When you cast, keep your wrist stiff and mainly use ur arm to cast. Make sure the rod tip stays between 10:00 and 2:00 when you cast. That will help you get those tight loops. 2. If you are looking for a bass fly fishing rod, go for an 8 weight. A 5 wt is a great option if you want to keep catching bluegill and maybe expand to trout as well 3. You don’t need to ball out on a fly rod quite yet. As a novice caster, you will benefit from a less expensive fly rod and good line. THE LINE WILL MAKE MORE OF AN IMPACT. Spend your money on a nice, entry level combo and spend some extra money on some good line. 4. You don’t need to use the reel when you are fighting fish. You can and it can be fun, but you can pull more line in faster if you pull the line by hand. Good luck on our fly fishing journey!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Wayne! Love the tips, I appreciate it !

[@hgflies]

The red yarn in your tackle box is for a “yarn indicator” typically white is the most used colour because it blends with in bubbles. Red might get strikes and without a hook it’s a little heart breaking when they try to eat it lol

[@ccatt93]

Do you just tie it on the line?

[@hgflies]

@@ccatt93 you make a loop like a non-slip loop knot then put it 50/50 in there, cinch It closed and it should work fine

[@travisworts6249]

Hardly anyone on KZbin fly fishes in ponds. It's mostly how to's and trout guys. Even though i dont have a place to fish trout bluegill and bass and crappie are so fun on a 5/6 weight fly rod. I have even tied my own flies with chicken feathers and thread and sealed with super glue. It doesn't take a big budget to start and making your own stuff is fun. For those who haven't tried fly fishing get you a budget combo for 40-50 bucks and go catch fish.

[@makethecast]

That’s awesome man, cool to see you having fun on the fly. Although it can be tough to learn at first, it’s a deadly weapon to add into your fishing arsenal and it’ll definitely make you a more versatile angler

[@davebelk7329]

Nice! Glad to see you are getting into this. Fly fishing can be addicting. Cant wait to see you go on a trout fishing trip.

[@jeffreystone7327]

Awesome video. Your second time out, my second video of watching. Congratulations on the nice bass my man. It’s 1am and I’m pumped. Can’t wait for my Martin Combo to be delivered later today. I’ll be heading for the Chippewa River here in Eau Claire, Wisconsin hoping for Smallies on Saturday. Your skills and technique are improving at an impressive pace. Also looking at some of the other comments. Seems the fly fishing community is made up of a great bunch of people. Some great info, tips and advice. Wes thank you so much for these fly fishing video’s. God bless.

[@whoistherealxo9147]

Hey I’m getting into fly fishing myself and I love your videos because your showing us how you started from not knowing anything and worked your way up

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you! It’s been fun !

[@davidprior5650]

I'm enjoying watching your progress with the fly rod.

[@albertmiarkaleannemiarka6020]

I am happy that you were getting better with the fly fishing rod great contact keep up the great work

[@ericevans4594]

LOVE YOUR CONTENT WESTIN 👍👍

[@ronaldcormier5258]

Dear Wes, I purchased the very same combo this morning!!! I cannot wait to hit the lake tomorrow.... let me say that I was very impressed with your skills on the lake. I felt your excitement and could not help but laugh and cry for your valiant efforts. Keep it up.... and yes, I subscribed. Orlando Ron

[@PaulCapps]

Very cool video ,every one has to start somewhere. Love the gear that is available in your area.

[@duranpillay4221]

Very entertaining video thanks westin loving the fly fishing videos much love from South Africa

[@WestinSmith]

That’s awesome Duran, thank you so much!!!

[@wildbillsadventuresoutdoor9276]

Awesome catches!!!! Fly fishing is fun 😀

[@barefootfishingtv6061]

Dude I love these fly videos I think I'm gonna get into it next season because it looks like a lot of fun

[@WestinSmith]

So fun! Thanks!

[@project_unknown_5.767]

Just got a fly rod and reel combo myself , lovin your videos

[@blakewells5644]

Loving the fly rod vids

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Isaac!

[@daniels_probably_fishin]

My first fly rig is on its way. Thank you so much for all the Intel 🤙 tight lines

[@danielkelly7077]

Bro love the content! I just started fly fishing a few months ago and seeing another basserman switch over is awesome! If your ever in NJ for some time hit your boy up let's rip some lips!!! Also never knew mouserat went from music to fly lures lol

[@goldylocksfishing2260]

Love the vids they never disappoint

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks!!!

[@williamsiler5074]

Weston, from an old guy who has fly fished all over the world (and own over 40 fly rods/reels), it is easier for most to get a PHd than to learn the basics of fly rods, reels, lines, leaders, flies and casting. My go to is GLoomis, but own Orvis and other top $$$ rods and reels. For bass I recommend the TFO Axxium II 7wt. That $60 Scheels reel is more than enough. tapered leaders are for throwing tight loops and delicate presentations. 6-8 feet of mono or floro will work just fine, Streamer is a term to describe a bait fish pattern, such as the clouser minnow. Orvis is a great product but $$$. The TFO is better bang for the buck. Go to a fly shop, watch a 1,000 casting vids (Tim Rajeff and Lefty Kreih). and learn to cast in the park. If you ever get to NorCal in the fall hit me up. Friday I relocate to the Ca Delta for 2 months, chasing stripers on the fly. I can put you in my Vexus center console.

[@WestinSmith]

William such fantastic advice, thank you very much! We have a reel on order I think you will be happy to see us throw, and will be headed to Tailwaters in Dallas to complete and outfit or two for Devin and I this weekend. I’d love to make it out there with you sometime, thank you for the offer!

[@jorgen.zamora]

"where's my waders?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fishermangleroutdoors]

Dang Westin getting into the fly game 💪😎

[@WestinSmith]

Hahaha loving it!

[@miguelnieves1356]

I’m really enjoying the content

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!

[@vwnut13]

"I assume you mainly have one go to combo..." Buahahahahaha!

[@MrRyu1er]

Yeah >.> one go to combo…not carrying around a whole arsenal….*laughs nervously*

[@rogercowanoutdoors]

Just got the Martin fly combo today and can't wait to try it out Monday

[@WestinSmith]

Awesome!!!! Have fun!

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

I'm not a fly fishing expert but I've had great luck with poppers and any kind of streamer with red.

[@wildbillsadventuresoutdoor9276]

I started fly fishing. Flies are costly!! I decided to check out on Amazon. I was surprised how cheaper and all of Flies you buy comes with fly box!! So I bought few Flies with fly boxes, now I got close to 300 Flies for cheaper price! So far I been catching fish off Flies I bought off Amazon, and it's good quality Flies 👌 😌 ☺️ 👍

[@way2fishy678]

The things you say aloud for the camera are the same things that are being said in my mind watching you hook up. Just got my first fly rod to try. I enjoy this video thanks.

[@RABassin]

I want to do some more bass on fly stuff for my channel. Seems really cool! 💪🔥

[@ricardodafonseca9043]

I know these are older videos - but really enjoying you figuring it out. I'm trying to do the same now

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you! New video just posted

[@fireandmetalfishingwithlyo9025]

Love the fly fishing content, a few suggestions. Try buying some buck tail, flashing, hooks and barrel jig heads and tie your own Clouser minnow steamers. They are the best IMO and easy to tie. The feeling that you have from tying your own fly and catching a good one is amazing. Also TFO is local to your area and make some good rods and reels and have a really good combo. Liked the popper catches at the end! Thx Westin

[@fireandmetalfishingwithlyo9025]

Oh you’ll also need a vice.

[@fireandmetalfishingwithlyo9025]

The yarn is a indicator option, but that’s not the most efficient. Indicator is more for trout and panfish. Okay I’m done. Lol

[@jordanscarbrough8492]

Orvis Clearwater is an amazing outfit for the price. Can't go wrong with TFO or Sage rods either though. For streamers, look into clouser minnows. I've had luck on those

[@UWPcustombaits]

I have the Orvis Clearwater outfit in a 6wt, decent set up, ready to fish straight out the box, all you need is leader and some flys, Im still learning but its a ton of fun.

[@WestinSmith]

We may grab a 6wt as well.

[@Franny_the_Fisher]

Ayyyyyyyyyy I caught you in my IG post (just made an IG today) love the content my dude, ordered a fly kit myself cause now I’m curious after your first video

[@WestinSmith]

That’s awesome! Have fun with it!

[@Franny_the_Fisher]

@@WestinSmith I’ve been against too many social media’s for so long now, but I’m trying to film more, post more etc. may have some questions for ya 😂😂

[@tomj16601]

The yarn is used as a strike indicator for fishing nymphs

[@MayheM_72]

I got my 1st fly combo about 20 years ago at Dick's. It was a cheapie Pfleuger 5/6wt 3pc complete with line and a couple little flies thatI still use to this day. I mostly fly fish for panfish and small bass, since there aren't any wild trout streams in my area. (South Jersey) In 2020, my dad's best friend gave me a BARELY used Wright & McGill 3/4wt 3pc complete with the case. (He loved fishing, but never got the hang of fly casting.) I got a cheapie MaxCatch reel with line for Christmas of that year, along with a fly tying kit, and I cherish that rod like no other. (My dad's friend passed away last year.) I had only ever used my old Pfleuger combo before, so I never knew what I was missing. To be honest, I could see getting a suoer cheap combo like this for my 11yo son, so if he decides he doesn't like fly fishing anymore, I'm not out big bucks. I hope you keep up with the fly fishing, and have fun!

[@AbandonedMaryland]

Bro you have inspired me to get a fly rod

[@ReelAnglerReviews]

So what you're saying is you don't need to spend $600 to start fly fishing? As someone that's new to the sport, the elitism of some of the fly fishing stuff has really kind of detoured me from trying.

[@tmv8694]

Y'all got Scheels in Dallas? I may have to drive up there. Loving this series, bro. I can see you're getting "hooked" on fly fishing.

[@WestinSmith]

Yes the one in The Colony

[@skittles7001]

Get yourself a Billy Pate reel and a G.Loomis 9'6" 9wt 3pc Cross Current rod. $200 is cheap for fly fishing. The Billy Pate is an anti reverse reel, no more busted knuckles. The yarn can be used as an attractor or a strike indicator. Good luck.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Mike!

[@Rediphy]

The one you said looks like a cartoon, I caught tons of smallmouth on the other day

[@jorgen.zamora]

lol that bass... long fight...gets away. It feels horrible. I happened to me on Ultralight gear. haha

[@danielkelly7077]

Also have the same budget fly rod and I feel you on immediately wanting to upgrade

[@WestinSmith]

Hahaha it sure is good for the money but definitely needing the upgrade ! We are headed shopping now 😂

[@danielkelly7077]

@@WestinSmith one of the dudes was talking clouser minnows, they work for saltwater too

[@texasred20]

The yarn is for practicing casting

[@MDLRFishing]

“I want a new reel.” 😂😂🙌

[@jackcreamer8244]

Yarn is used as a strike indicator while nymphing

[@tylerangel6101]

Dont worry about letting bass get on the reel. Itll just give them more of a chance to get slack in the line and get off. Stripping them in keeps the line tight...Get yourself some clouser minnows. They will catch fish anywhere anytime. As you get into this more, look into tying your own flies. Nothing like catching them on something you tied. Good luck

[@-fishin]

Yea bud listen to the them about the tippet rings and tippet… also buy like a 16 pound salmon leader and then you can run 12 /13 pound tippet. Also you should buy a 8wt rod! Also watch a couple of my videos. Lol

[@benjaminmelikant3460]

Beginner fly fisherman: "I'll take one of these, one of those, oh this looks good!" After fly fishing for a season: "I want an olive colored bead head hare's ear with a tinsel segmented thorax, and the bead BETTER BE COPPER AND NOT GOLD!!!"

[@WestinSmith]

Haha that sounds about right

[@benjaminmelikant3460]

I'm sure this has been said already and I just missed it, but on tighter water and especially with sinking flies, try a roll cast. The line dragging on the water loads the rod, then you just... roll it out. That's my preferred technique for any kind of wet flies, and particularly streamers.

[@jarodbrenneman8661]

My dad got me that same rod one night and the next day I went to my uncle pond and I catch a couple bass and a bunch of bluegills.

[@christie2999]

When you strip set, use one quick yank towards your hip. There is always slack in the line, keep your rod tip low so when you get a fish on, your stripset doesn't have to work through as much slack. If you lift the the rod instead of strip set you will have to work through all the slack and may not seat the hook properly. The fish that got off didnt get hooked. Also, the reel isn't like conventional fishing, strip the fish in like you do a fly. if the fish takes out a lot of extra line and gets to the reel thats fine, then you can use the drag system on the reel. You will miss a lot of fish trying to "get them to the reel".

[@ChristianCabal]

Some quick tips (although im sure you know these by now)...lf your fishing for bass just use straight mono. I would use 12lb test or 14lb test, then you can fight them much harder and apply more pressure and will loose less fish. Also keep your light straight in the water, in the video I see too much slack. I pretty much have my rod tip touching the water everytime I fish, you want as little slack as possible so you can feel the fish take the fly. Expensive rod and reels feel better, but you can catch plenty of good fish on cheap gear. I have a bunch of cheap gear as well as a few more expensive ones. I catch about the same in both. Dont worry about the reel, its just a line holder. I fight the fish with the line, getting them on the reel is not necessary. ( this advice is all specific for bass fly fishing , NOT fly fishing in general)

[@matthewwaine9075]

Get some boogle bugs for your poppers. Super high quality flies. Also, just strip retrieve your bass in. I only use my reel with saltwater species. Other than that, find a local fly fishing dedicated shop and skip out on all the big name stores including orvis till you get some more knowledge. Take casting lessons at the local fly shop, learn to tie your own flies, and jump into the culture!

[@cesarorozco2616]

The yarn is a strike indicator

[@thecoloradokid4101]

You should start tying your own flies! Its fun

[@WestinSmith]

In the future we may 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@powderhogg01]

my guys got that fly rod bug... welcome to the club sir... wait til a big double digit fish tries to rip those out of your hands. also recommend getting a better rod once you get the cast dialed. the difference is mega

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!! We can’t wait. Headed to the store to shop for some higher quality gear now!

[@garystile4955]

Tenkara way more crazy imagine fishing with out listening to a reel

[@yavez791]

At 29:56 I just got so sick for you. I was so nauseous after. Great stuf, keep it up!

[@HBJFishing]

I’ve seen videos on Scheels and I wanna go so bad. They don’t have one in Florida.

[@benjaminmai881]

I just got that same rod today

[@camwhitney1659]

moonshine rods makes a great fly rod for the price

[@ConnerCannonwhiteboy]

Moonshine is over hyped IMO. Great marketing, okayish rods

[@nextgenclassiccarsofIL]

now a 35 min vid is something i can get used to lol

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you! Had fun filming this one

[@nextgenclassiccarsofIL]

@@WestinSmith sure looks like it! I'm excited for your $1,000 dollar combo coming soon ;)

[@northeastgiants775]

Is this a streamer oh wwoooowww🤣🤣

[@WestinSmith]

Streamuhhhhh

[@cesarorozco2616]

Get a drag adjustable reel the rod isn’t bad

[@billy_h_bonney2097]

pro tip, you will lose more fish but if you debarb the hook, it will make it easier to remove the hooks. My opinion is if you learn to fly fish on a cheap combo, you will be able to better appreciate a good quality rig

[@fishingwithmarjon3609]

Kan ay have a fishing rod

[@Williamaimstrue]

Shot fly fishing you should always match the hatch

[@cesarorozco890]

tie it up and try to fish with it maybe bigger bass what flies are those

[@johnnybasshusted7545]

Try a roll cast

[@miguelnieves1356]

A kid in a candy store lmao

[@WestinSmith]

Haha that’s what it felt like!

[@ashleyscyphers8392]

He fly fishes Stillwater like it’s nothing

[@cesarorozco2616]

Respond soon thanks

[@blakewells5644]

First one

[@FishingWithDamon]

Sick video that was icy 🥶 good job love your video cannot wait until the next bass fishing épisode i just released a video on my channel I am a kid I would love your opinion on my video please!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!

[@stylooniichan5306]

Like lolllllll😧😑

[@cesarorozco890]

Respond soon please respond soon thanks

[@gabrielpanoussi]

So annoying man gosh oh man oh gosh oh man so annoying. No thanks.

[@B.A.Bassangler]

Check out this brand, "OPST". I still have to learn the cast/technique, but looks easy enough. Videos with no-backcasts in wooded creeks, slinging 3"-4" Bass and Pike flies on 3-4 wt gear!

[@flyfishing4therestofus007]

Great video .. sent you an email to your Yahoo business email address