Bass on a Fly - Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing

Bass are the number one sport fish in America and for good reason. They are great fighters and are in virtually every state! Host Tom Rosenbauer details the basics of getting started in fly fishing for bass. He even compares conventional tackle lures to matched flies. A wonderful starter video for anyone keen to add fly fishing to their bass fishing options.
Subscribe for all our great videos: goo.gl/kmhgXN
Check us out on Facebook: goo.gl/WFyfFf
Visit our Information Packed Website: goo.gl/1C2vYE
www.thenewflyfisher.com
#bass #orvisflyfishing #trout

[@harrisonpalmer7047]

The Bob Ross of fly fishing!

[@marcosperez6024]

😂

[@amurp18]

Can’t believe that was a free video

[@bigbadfella]

Idk how i'm not gonna hook myself when the guy who has been fly fishing his whole life tells you he's hooked himself in neck, ear and ass. Real confidence booster.

[@kidswhohuntandfishdontstea2437]

It happens, I've hooked the back of my shirt and pants so far

[@kidswhohuntandfishdontstea2437]

They are little hooks and come out easily

[@matiasespina1490]

Got myself on the neck the other day. It was super windy I was casting with the wind and saw a movement and redirected my cast and bam. In the neck

[@billlord6932]

@@matiasespina1490 hii jjo

[@ggbooliano]

Debarb your hooks you’ll be happy you did

[@TheXeniaman]

The first fish I ever caught on a fly rod was a smallmouth bass at Quabbin in Massachusetts. As a youngster, I was thrilled to no end.

[@Obi1kenobi10]

I first learned how to toss a fly when my stepmothers father took my to Blairsville Ga. back in 1991. I've been hooked ever since. 1st fish was a 12in rainbow. Last fish was cought this morning . 6lb large mouth bass on a poper. He was on the bed. Kept my lil deer hair right above him till it pissed him off. Love these videos. I always learn something new. Keep em coming!!

[@kevenkleweno2832]

Thanks! I am recovering from hip replacement surgery in Anchorage, AK & looking at different fly fishing trips that I would like to take. I remember a trip to Eastern Washington in 2007, when I was able to land a few nice large mouth bass on a fly Rod. This video got me looking at including bass waters in my fly fishing trips to the the lower 48.

[@JM-bb8xi]

I started fly fishing for Smallmouth in SW PA, pound for pound, bronzers fight!

[@rblood8076]

Wow informative. Many thanks.

[@paulburrell1062]

Back in the 80's I had fished with a fly rod for 15 years and caught many bream-my favorite to eat. One day, it occurred to me that I had never caught a bass. I went to the local library (this was years before the internet) and read a book on Fly Fishing. It stated that bass were more skittish than other fish and that the presentation was different. I had been working the lure almost immediately after the cast and gave it 10-12 seconds before moving to a different spot. The book suggested waiting 45 seconds to a minute for the bass to run off and come back. I went that afternoon to my local pond and tried. I caught 7 bass in a row by just using a different and slower method. This was an eye opener for me and I hope it helps someone else that loves fly fishing.

[@jacobaustinsmith1781]

great video. I've always been a bass fisherman, but never a fly fisherman. your videos definitely help me learn a lot!

[@David-lt7ko]

This is the best and highest quality video I've ever seen, especially for fishing

[@zachzarrella4679]

haha those fish were going nuts during the casting techniques

[@coreyamsterdam]

Thank you for this. I fly fished with my father 20 years ago and for my 30th b day I received a fly pole. I am going camping back where I fly fished as a kid. I think I'm making the change to fly fishing all the time after watching this. Thanks again.

[@ScruffyCityFishing]

The tip to give the fly action with the line is a great one. I’m a long time fisherman. Using spinning rods or bait casters I’m use the rod to give it action, so just the opposite with the fly rod.

[@360fishingadventures8]

17:54 Look at the water. You will notice someone who wanted to be on KZbin!

[@NaupakaNeoWeo]

i seriously love your channel. Started fly fishing today after watching a bunch of your vids over this past week. I only watched the intro and I'm so excited to watch this one. Catching bass on a fly-count me in!

[@NuggetsCS]

My favorite streamer for smallmouths is a little crawfish with foam claws and 2 eye weights, it’s a beast for smallies on my 7 weight orvis green mountain series it was my dads it’s like 20+ years old I think lmao, I love the head shakes and the runs the smallies do on the fly.

[@jacobstarr9010]

My favorite is Bass poppers with legs.

[@jackiedaugherty1949]

I just started fly fishing about 3 yrs. ago so I'm basically a novice. I moved to Frankfort, KY. 2 yrs. ago and discovered Elkhorn Creek from a local cano/kayaking store. The smallmouth are fantastic and very plentiful! I just recently started trying poppers and had tremendous success. Many thanks for your video on fishing with poppers!

[@ffg8736]

I fish the elkhorn from time to time-- although finding good wading spots can be difficult because much of the good waters are private property. I tend to stick to the large mouth in farm ponds scattered around the west side of town. Catching on a fly here is really easy because not many people do it.

[@jackiedaugherty1949]

ForFunGaming , I connected with Canoe Kentucky at Peaks Mill by chance and all there have been fantastic! I ended up fishing with a couple of their employees who are a great help. I ended up buying a Jackson Kilroy model fishing kayak from Canoe Kentucky and it has opened up an entirely new world of fishing for me! They also rent fishing kayaks. So, if you're ever back in my area give them a call or get in touch with me and come enjoy some of the best smallies you can find!

[@bravo11x]

Yea bass sure do love frahgs

[@raydowdy6914]

Always like watching your videos Tom.

[@draven3838]

My biggest PB smallie is 4.6 lbs, my biggest large mouth is 12.4 lbs and my craziest catch was a 39in grass carp took a while to land it because I was using a 5-6 weight rod

[@tobypry9833]

Thanks. Been fly fishing for trout since last fall. I need a summer fish closer to home.

[@calebtweet1488]

Ok someone tell me I wasnt the only one to see that fish jump on the right side of the screen at 17:58

[@whitetailpoet4243]

Helpful video, thanks. I like the mid west lake, river, and bass focus. I am wanting to add fly fishing to my outdoor pursuits. Peace from Nor Mn.

[@weekendwarrior2454]

Just got my first Fly rod set up and these videos have helped teach me a lot!

[@parkerduarte3882]

Thank you for making it simple and easy to understand

[@normchristnacht]

Very good primer on bass. They are a blast to catch.

[@wildbillsadventuresoutdoor9276]

Thank you for the information!! You tell everything to help others fish better for fly fishing on bass!!!!

[@MaxMeridius0920]

I love your videos! Thanks

[@TheDefend3r]

Your videos are fantastic! As a novice fly fisherman, your videos really help to give me what I need to learn these various fish species and the techniques to become better with my fly rod. Thank you

[@newflyfisher]

Thanks Edward, All the best from the entire team. Mark

[@user-kp1ei7mn3x]

Super awesome video.

[@208BASSIN]

Thanks so much dude I’m getting into fly fishing this week

[@newflyfisher]

Have fun!

[@cormackjames]

Love the casting instruction, good for everyone to watch, I grew up fly fishing, but you can get rusty, also some of this stuff you may never have thought of, I was mostly self taught when there was no internet, and I have bad habits, I am bad at side casting only because I need to watch and learn more.

[@EverydayLocal]

This was a great presentation of fly fishing. Great job!

[@newflyfisher]

Thank you very much!

[@marklinder432]

Come on up to Minnesota and the upper Mississippi, fun stuff Tom

[@omgoodnessicanbelivetoudon1727]

Love these vids keep it up

[@MatthewCGiroux]

Thx this really helped

[@Thebonesoftrees]

Amazing content.

[@KillerFuzzOutdoors]

I enjoy your channel, my rivers seem like pockets of water compared to where you fish. I like fishing for Guadalupe bass with my 3wt its alot of fun. I wish i could get my channel off the ground to do what you do full time.

[@peteryu1907]

Very good for fist learning!

[@giuseppecabras3653]

just subscribed, first troubles with fly fishing gear, thanks for helping me

[@newflyfisher]

ask away, this is the place to do it

[@michaelmelancon2633]

A large grasshopper (brown or green) with a slow retrieve where you wiggle the rod tip is deadly for pond bass here in Texas

[@FishingWithBottles]

I just got my first fly fishing setup. Lots of good info on your channel. I just subscribed!! 👍

[@newflyfisher]

Thank you, enjoy!

[@scottharris6423]

Easy to follow videos. Looking forward for more videos . Just purchased a new reel & 7wt rod after my 1st setup was stolen. I am a rookie so I have more to learn.

[@newflyfisher]

Good luck and have fun!

[@lukewwoodham1894]

Great vid

[@osulxa]

I wish you spent more time on the topic of sinking lines. I'm fishing for bass here in Central Texas while waiting for trout in NM in the fall. I am getting skunked every day. Weather here is very hot. I have caught a few small and medium bass on a popper and hopper top water flies in the spring. Those have been ineffective here in July.

[@newflyfisher]

Thanks for the feedback, we will produce something on that. Here is a video that Colin did where he discusses use of various sinking lines and why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqZlqeMgrOkrqc

[@charlvdwalt7670]

Thank You for Video, REALY Apriciate it

[@charleswaring1940]

I’m making my leaders out of blood knotted mono. 7.5’. What length and material are you all using? What about sink tips? Are they necessary? Coming from trout background and now live in southern US.

[@alfonso862]

How about a episode on S Florida large mouth as the seasons, behaviors are VERY different? Plus there's not much info out there for fly guys on this fishery.

[@newflyfisher]

Good suggestion and something we will discuss with Tom. Happy New Year

[@alfonso862]

@@newflyfisher Excellent, I'm on the Caloosahatchee River just west of Lake Okeechobee from Nov to May and be glad help out in any way.

[@draven3838]

I use frogs, leeches , mice ,helgamites, wooley buggers,, synthetic hair bugs and my favorite is a bumblebee popper. I keep.a cheap walmart pflueger fly rod in my truck and a box of flies for those last minute fishing stops on the way home

[@thorpypoo]

Don't forget the Kentucky Spotted Bass!

[@spencersimon2589]

bass pull lots of line! bass are very powerful fish

[@TheRk1111]

So, do you recommend a weight- forward line as opposed to bass taper flyline? Is river vs lake fishing become a factor when picking a line taper?

[@newflyfisher]

If you're just starting out, a basic WF line will do what you need. As you get more advanced and experienced, then we recommend you consider a bass design taper which helps you cast larger and wind-resistant flies. Both lines will work on lakes or rivers. Good question, thanks!

[@daddymcsnacks_561]

Is there a video of Pete making majestic cast catching Palomino's? 😎🤔

[@jmvmike]

17:54 a fish jumped behind you.

[@griffinbrescia5696]

18:28 another fish jumped

[@griff_outdoors]

I know I'm really late to this and idk if youll see this but is it possible to catch them on the fly in winter

[@TheEmiliodiaz]

What would be a good beginner fly rod combo you would recommend?

[@NuggetsCS]

If u didn’t get one already and your budget is like 250$ you could get the st. Croix mojo bass 8 weight I think it’s called for like 160$ and you could get a cheap reel because you won’t really be fighting that many fish on the reel.

[@ethanlee3254]

There's one at dicks for $60, it's a rod and reel already setup

[@BassMaster.454]

I wouldn't get a combo, they're usually not great for their price or just in general

[@BassMaster.454]

For bass fishing I would get 7+ weight. I have cabelas bighorn 5wt and its awesome

[@mikerotch6733]

So if i get a 8 weight for heavy flies can i also put a small fly on it? Looking forward to your response Thanks

[@newflyfisher]

up to a point....small dry flies maybe not but remember, the flyline is what propels the fly to the target, no matter what size as long as it is matched to the line weight. watch this video, it will help you understand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJaWo4Wvm9hmg8U

[@f2fishing628]

Hello I just purchased my first fly outfit and was wondering what type of tippet I should purchase. I bought and 8 wt and am planning on 8wt line as well thanks for the help. Tight lines -Brandon

[@newflyfisher]

3x or 2x is probably your best bet (8-12lb test mono)

[@jpkulb]

F2Fishing thanks!

[@g.rodriguez7445]

Trout flies work!

[@MrMurrayl]

Do you guys recommend debarbing?

[@newflyfisher]

yes, we are doing that this season for all our shows

[@MrMurrayl]

@@newflyfisher Great! Thanks for the reply - I normally debarb when fly fishing for trout, but was curious if the same applies for bass. Great show! Tight lines!

[@terryfarrell1757]

Can you use a fly rod in a bass tournament

[@newflyfisher]

Terry, we believe you can, depends who sanctions it.

[@terryfarrell1757]

@@newflyfisher okay thank you much

[@isupportthecurrentthing5225]

Do they make weedless bass flies? Cus that's pretty important.

[@Vaden_lane]

Nuckin' Futs if you learn to tie your own it’s easy to use heavy mono and make a weed guard

[@newflyfisher]

Yes they do. Check out Umpqu Feather Merchants, they sell several good weedless patterns.

[@Obi1kenobi10]

Most topwater flues are weedles. Clausen minnows (my favorite ) can be weedles if they are tied "point up".

[@cormackjames]

You guys are awesome, can you make a full movie please :P

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

LOL 3:58

[@parkhee_6748]

Did you guys see at 18:30 there is a nice bass who jumps out of the water!

[@newflyfisher]

good eyes, that was a nice bass!

[@BigEazy-xj4rq]

Bass do fight hard even the juvenile bass give you a hard time I use Flys but on a conventional Rod and Reel it's not the right way to fly fish but I still catch fish!

[@mikeselbicky763]

Eric Torres if your gettin em your doin it right!

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

who cares what is right and wrong. Catching fish is what it is all about!! I bet the purists are hating this comment right now. lmao

[@BigEazy-xj4rq]

Adam Craig Outdoors they might be who knows really the only flies I use are bass poppers

[@AlessRoush]

yup exactly what I started to do, since I bought my wife her first fly rod and well I’m waiting till I find the best one for me and price I’m improvise and work things my way using flies on a spinning haha.

[@eveschluttapex]

Can in use a 4 weight for bass

[@newflyfisher]

That is a bit light but if the bass are smaller, it should be fine. Might be tough to cast large flies, so stick to smaller or light flies.

[@michaelmckinley4573]

@@newflyfisher The weight and more importantly the air resistance of the flies. A big deer hair popper wieghs very little, but you can't cast one 40 ft with a 4 wt.

[@Jeff-fk6sh]

Why can’t you trout fish with an 8 wt? Doesn’t the leader line size determine what size fly hook to use not the reel rod or weight?

[@newflyfisher]

You can use an eight weight but that is probably too heavy a rod for what is needed. Most people like to use 4-6 weight rods for trout. Yes, the leader/tippet should be matched to the hook size...in general.

[@cliffordfarley30]

I regularly kill big smallies on black and white popper flies. Bigger tail the better. And hopefully durable.

[@sdbassin1143]

Bass anglers that are true sportsman that rip lips, always pinch their barbs 👍

[@phoult37]

Anyone know the name of the hook up mouse patterns at 2:10? Bottom 2

[@newflyfisher]

Pat, not sure what those patterns are as we shot this several years ago. However, two similar patterns that work well are RIO's Pip Squeak mouse pattern and LYNCH'S WHITE BELLIED MOUSE. Hope that helps

[@phoult37]

@@newflyfisher Thanks for the feedback!

[@fishingstrike6832]

Awesome top water fly fishing..welcome to my channel guys..fly fishing malaysia

[@MichaelREFLECTS]

Good video but what about fish that DO pull a line? Or am i expected to keep 1 rod for bass, another for another type of fish, etc? Kind of seems like annoying....tbh

[@newflyfisher]

Good question, depends upon what level of angler you are. Some spin anglers who want to fish just for bass, really only need a basic reel. However, they want to get more into fly fishing and angle for different species, then they should invest in a reel with a good quality drag system. Thanks

[@skeleton1765]

Is a 5wt too small. It's the only fly rod I have.

[@newflyfisher]

No a five weight can do the job, has a lot do with the size of flies you cast or the size of fish.

[@homiesteez4156]

no way 4ft is the heaviest you really want, u gotta have that fight

[@Obi1kenobi10]

I use a 5wt for bass. Mostly "fenese " style in cold weather. 8wt is my go to the rest of the year.

[@nateanderson1188]

I have a 4wt. I use it for bass and trout. But the bass in PNW tend to be smaller.

[@briantalbot1452]

I use a five weight and its fine, just use streamers from size 10-6 anything other than that you wouldn't be able to cast it

[@savagebiker1879]

Not sure why I chose to watch this when the next fish I'll be trying to catch will be a grass carp

[@Michaeldpress14]

savagebiker18 you can do that on a fly

[@kidswhohuntandfishdontstea2437]

Carp on the fly is awesome

[@armjamal1]

i think my 5# set up is good enough for 6lb fish

[@michaelmckinley4573]

with a 10 lb tippet in a bath tub

[@coachluke85]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4PLpWZ9d9Jsgdk Pete casts, fish jumps behind him, "Hey guys."

[@jacobdavis6527]

I always sight fish with them.

[@newrivernymphs3213]

Did anyone else notice the tank exploding behind Pete

[@oklahomaoutdoors6768]

But I don’t live up north we don’t have a lot of clear water or a lot of small mouth bass

[@newflyfisher]

Do you have largemouth bass in your area?

[@oklahomaoutdoors6768]

Yes

[@oklahomaoutdoors6768]

Love your vids keep up the good work

[@user-fg6yy1ss1j]

Me thinking about how he could’ve had that fish that jumped when he was teaching casting

[@Jacob87439]

If the bottom lip of a bass is red that means it’s eating food off the bottom

[@joshwhite9952]

Did he just say that bass seldom pull any line??? I live here in East Tennessee. We have the TVA Tennessee River system and The Little/Pigeon rivers . Smallmouth pull line harder than most here . Do not agree with that statement...

[@newflyfisher]

Josh, agree with you....depends upon where the fish are and environment. I also find river smallies are much stronger than even large bass in lakes. Thanks

[@TEAMSTEAM4LIFE]

Didn’t say never. I have personally only ever had striped bass pull line which are not even in the black bass family so I think seldom was a good word.

[@michaelmarshall3451]

"You don't need an expensive rod or reel for bass" - fishes with Orvis 😂 I'd hate to see his version or expensive

[@JRileyStewart]

Great video, but way too many ads. Does Orvis really need the pittance revenue from ads?

[@B1GMAC_03]

Am I the only one who thinks he looks like bob ross

[@terryfarrell1757]

However it's a artificial fly or Mouse whatever you try it's artificial. So I think they should allow it

[@alfonso862]

I don't appreciate what is clear advertising. Reviews are fine but not hard sell.

[@Davito2000]

Black Bass are like toddlers: easily distracted, remarkably durable, and they'll try to eat almost anything. The difference is that bass aren't so good at shoving things up their noses, and people normally frown upon fishing for toddlers.

[@jeffknowles3952]

I stopped fishing for bass do to the fact of them not pulling drag and being too ready to fish.

[@mikehuntsmels9680]

Pike and walleye for the win

[@yusamutlu2228]

I love how people from the north talk trash about bass 😂. I guess when the biggest bass you have in your lakes are 2 pounders they don’t pull drag😂. Come to Florida try to fly fish and you will get your little fly rod broken by a Florida bass.

[@jonathangrimes9671]

Bassing Forever same for Georgia.

[@bikerdude6119]

Jeff Knowles try some wild trout in the winter

[@Obi1kenobi10]

5lb bass on a 4wt with a 4lb tipet....that will make your heart stop. And the DO pull drag. I've been flyfishing since 1991.

[@Francois_Dupont]

2:57 you say large mouth while holding a small mouth bass.

[@RustyShacklefardd]

You don’t need drag for bass Ummmmmm You’ve hooked a bass before yes?

[@briantalbot1452]

I mean you can strip them in or fight em on the reel, I usually just strip them unless there big

[@reyboy4284]

Having an insanely hard time casting

[@michaelostendorf5411]

Rey Boy it's takes awhile to get it down. Frustrating at times don't give up.

[@newflyfisher]

Check out our new casting channel, should be some great tips there. More videos will be added over the next few months so subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Good luck with your learning, you will get better!

[@reyboy4284]

Just an update. I ended up figuring it out. Absolutely fell in love with fly fishing.

[@kylercarp3320]

i can use a crankbait on a baitcaster and catch more bass easier

[@windwardadventurer5269]

A bunch of baitcaster purists just got offended. Too bad!

[@catwhispurrer137]

How to catch bass on a fly rod? Same as any other time; get a boat. Yeah, if you have that kind of change to throw away. Reality check, please. Even an inflatable pontoon costs a ton of money, let alone jonboats like the ones used in this video.

[@steveg8322]

Catching bass on a fly rod? Just why on earth would you want to? They pee through their skin,a lot like bass fishermen themselves.

[@805gregg]

Why would anyone want to catch an inedible POS bass???

[@jpkulb]

This is amazing! I’ve never fly fished but you are getting me into it great info helped a lot also is the crystal river fly rod good for beginners it’s $23

[@newflyfisher]

Not familiar with that specific fly rod, recommend you get some advice from local fly shop. Failing that, see if there is a fly club in your area and members can help you with this. Good luck on your adventure of discovery, you'll love fly fishing!

[@florida8953]

Get something a little bit better quality than 23 bucks. You get what you pay for. Well worth the cost, and it will last you forever if you care for it.

[@nateanderson1188]

Get a redington. I love mine.