Urban Creek Fly Fishing for Bass

Started out at my local greenway and fished the creek for bass and sunfish, the next day went to a different creek and caught my first smallmouth bass on a fly rod
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[@greenwoodsbushhogging6704]

Sling shot and roll cast are your best friends in creeks. Keeps the back casting and annoyance at a minimum.

[@dburns8584]

Need to do more fly fishing videos. Love watching it. Love the challenge!!

[@thereallevel27]

Try aiming 5ft above the water, like you're playing catch. That may help with the water slap. There isn't always room, obviously. And your tippet is a bit heavy. Keep it up, it's the little things you'll learn that make fly fishing much more enjoyable. Fun video!

[@waterratlyle2590]

Great a job, and I love the fly fishing. It's definitely a challenge. I've tried in a few times not too good at it myself. But this makes me want to bring out my fly Rod again

[@tennesseecreekangler9660]

I started fly fishing for smallmouth earlier this spring, and I love it! In those clear creeks, it's sometimes harder to stay stealthy than with my normal spinning gear, but I'm sure as I get more experience with the fly, it'll be easier. I'm glad to see you're enjoying it!

[@mattbailey7049]

It’s convenient that you dropped the craw fly since you wondered how it would sink 😆

[@DiscoveryPal478]

Started fly fishing for bass for almost a year now. Mainly from my kayak. Definitely more challenging with casting, hitting trees above me, fly line getting caught on random things in the kayak, finding good lures, dealing with windy conditions, but man when you do catch one it's definitely more fun and rewarding than just throwing on a senko.

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

I'm with you John! It can be frustrating, especially in creeks with lots of overhang. But... when you find active bass and using a lure that you can strip down through there, it can be a blast!

[@nicholasbabcock9384]

Id be happy to send you some more specialized sunfish and bass flies. I really wish we had more creeks near me.

[@FirstClassPirate]

This is my favorite intro

[@jeremycaraway6432]

Agreed

[@demetriuspowell29]

It’s ghey

[@WesternPaFlyFisher]

Love your videos. Try not to let the fly touch the water on your false cast forward. It tends to spook the fish. Once you have enough line extended, just drop the rod tip and line in one motion. Great to see your channel doing so well.

[@mikeboyce584]

Fly fishing for anything is just so much fun. But smallies and rainbows are just the best. Nice video John!

[@garytotty3971]

My fourth or fifth fly rod was a two weight. First one anybody had ever seen in my neck of the woods. First day out I caught two 14" bass with it in a pond. I went to another lake and got into a big nest of red ears, and they were harder to get in than the two bass. In anykind of wind; you can forget the two weight. But a five or six will catch most anything bass wise

[@douglassugden2468]

Yeah... I'd have been tangled in the bushes. I can fly fish, but I need some space. LOL Looks fun though.

[@johnbartlett7000]

Took the day off today went fishing caught a 5 pounder 4 lbs 4 3lbs got to my house and my creek fishing merch came as well perfect 👌 day id say

[@JD-HALL]

Thanks for doing another fly fishing adventure. It never gets old.

[@Murder_Cycles]

Love the small creek content!!! Keep em' coming ❤

[@jeffsnyder2453]

Thanks for another awesome video. Next time you come back down here to Florida, be sure to bring your flyrod here as well...lots of fun. But make sure its the 9' 8W rod!

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Enjoyed watching the fish blast the flies Jon!!! Epic stuff 😎 👌

[@savvasefsef]

I think, this 8x set up,is perfect for salmon, even 6x is a bit heavy, but I love seeing you taking challenges!!!

[@ronmixson7637]

Another great video. Thanks John. Love the videos.

[@mojodojo5533]

Tankura rod would be perfect for this.

[@bran1886]

There is something really relaxing about fly fishing.

[@christiankell6074]

This was very interesting... I have never fly fished before, but it does look like a real challenge

[@micahgrim2597]

I’m super excited for this one!!!

[@petekeener8943]

A lot of that looked like a "bow and arrow" cast would be a lot better under those trees.

[@MiguelRodriguez-zi4sl]

Hello Brother 🤠, just wanted you to know finally got to go out last Saturday since my 🚗 issues and had a great time catching with my ultralight. Applauded your success in the Bass Tournament!! God Bless 🙏

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Good stuff

[@AmateurTennesseeFishing]

Caught my first fish on a fly rod this summer. Enjoy it honestly

[@jerryplesko9521]

It looks like a good learning curve.Never tried fly fishing.Thank for the video 🙏

[@FishingWithZach]

Nice, I've been thinking of getting a fly rod and trying it out. I see me getting caught in a lot of trees😅

[@jeffnelson9420]

Get'er done 👍 Gadabout Gaddis would be proud of ya. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed Day!!!

[@martyadams3915]

Once you get the roll casting down pat you will love the fly rod even more. When the early leaves are falling a fly rod is incredibly deadly on small creeks especially using poppers and wolly buggers.

[@jackiemason2145]

I enjoyed the video thanks John

[@jaredyork5166]

Those are some purdy little bass,ain't they...especially the ones with all the blue on em. Good work with the fly. Go Dawgs.

[@bluesbondsman]

A 5 weight rod and some small #10 poppers is a blast for bass and sunfish about an hour before sunset on a peaceful lake. We have huge shellcrackers up here that fight like huge bass😊

[@pistolcreek]

I think I must be the last guy on Earth to not know how to use a fly rod.😂 Looks like so much fun. Great catches and beautiful spot, John!

[@garytotty3971]

I watched guys using a fly rod catching one fish right after another years ago. I knew I had to try this out, but had nobody to teach me. I now own about twenty rods, and it's a life style I won't give up. I still do the other styles, but if I had only one it would be the fly rod. You have had no fun to you land a 20" bass on a fly rod! Common carp are even more fun

[@dougfuqua7868]

If you have the room to swing It's so much fun.

[@robmetcalfe8902]

Great video

[@865CreekAngling]

I have never fly fished but that look like a lot fun!

[@mikewilhelm6951]

Admittedly, fly fishing is tight quarters like creeks with overhanging limbs is a challenge. In such an area, a shorter, lighter rod is more practical. Perhaps, an eight foot 3-5 weight rod would be easier to handle and provide more action on the catches. Be patient! Over time, you will become more skilled and learn to love this manner of fishing. Meanwhile, what can I say....you caught fish on a fly rod under tough circumstances. That is a win!

[@Drrons23]

love it

[@darylfarmer5411]

Man you doing great on your cast congrats 🎉

[@Eric-ed8ti]

Cool dismount for the kid on the bike 😂

[@davidcox9674]

Haha, I know what you mean about different gear being frustrating. I just started using a baitcaster after years of just spin gear. Feels so awkward I wonder if I'll ever get the hang of it.

[@pauldockins9635]

Very enjoyable ❤🎣☦️🇺🇸

[@flyfishing4therestofus007]

Great job with the fly rods ... can be frustrating at times ... you where right ... your 5 wgt would be good for the second creek you fished ... especially throwing that small crayfish imitation ... like anything in life, the more you practice the easier fly fishing becomes !

[@ScenicCityWoodturning]

Nice job! I'm hitting that spot next week when I go home. 🤫

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Have fun!

[@LanaLaughsRealLoud]

🙋🏻Hey John, I wish you could explain the way you tell how what species the fish is that you catch and hold up to the camera. So we could also learn how to tell the difference between a Coosa or Redeye Bass, as compared to how you know which species your fish are when you catch a Largemouth, Smallmouth or Spotted Bass. The different physicalities of the fish, which makes it a member of that specific Bass species that you catch and hold up to the camera. It would really help us beginners learn what to look for, how to tell what we've caught when we catch one, so that we could also say, "hey, I caught a Largemouth, a Smallmouth and a Coosa Bass."

[@DaddyBiggs1]

I would not call John much of an authority on species identification.

[@rossbickers8649]

I really enjoy really short fly rods for creeks like this. A 7 or 7.5 foot 4 weight would be perfect.

[@user-og7le2pi1r]

Fly fishing is a little tough to learn, try to keep the rod between 10 and 2 o’clock when casting then slowly lower the rod as the line and fly is close to target.

[@scottfrey2710]

Good stuff as always, John! Maybe try some roll casts when you wade the Greenway or other places with limited casting room; it helps keep the frustration meter lower!! :-)

[@CatchReleaseRepeat]

You can't beat a boogle bug in a small creek for small bass! So much fun

[@corvettesplus4913]

Get ya like a 5 or 6wt for that bass creek and you’ll enjoy it more

[@justinnewton2283]

Usually, when using fly lures, I'll use a torpedo bobber instead of a fly rod and reel. Watching this video has me considering the fly rod and reel again.

[@viking7560]

I’ve done this a few times at our local greenbelt. I’ve caught a couple good small mouths and some red breast. Love this kind of fishing. Most of the small mouth I’ve caught on a green and white Clouser minnow. Bow and arrow cast for tight spots.

[@MiguelRodriguez-zi4sl]

Appreciate the skills and allure to this form of fishing. Not a fan of, however respect your drive to indulge and continue to try other venues!! Without this I and others like me would never have started or kept going 😮!! God Bless You Brother, With Faith All ThIngs are Possible 🙏

[@billymitchem5256]

Love the videos could you do one with a small broken back floating lure brand your choice I’m partial towards rapala 👍🏼love your videos been with you since the beginning

[@davideastman5024]

Hey John When you are false casting you shouldn’t go past 10 oclock on the back cast and not past 2 oclock on the forward cast, that will keep you from slapping the water every false cast. When you decide to let the line go for the cast, then you can point the rod toward your spot

[@jeremycaraway6432]

Im learning to tie small baits and would love to get a fly rod and find some creeks like you. Im stuck in the middle of Oklahoma and theres not many creeks around me and they're usually drainage ditch and cant get far to explore.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i have caught some good fish out of drainage ditches in oklahoma

[@leehollifield4987]

If you'll take your fly rod to those smallmouth bass streams you fish in middle Tennessee you will catch some bigger fish. A three or four pound smallmouth on a fly rod is a handful. Be careful, it's addictive I've been flyfishing for bass for a long,long time.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i would love too, i just don't fish there enough, definitely more room to cast in some of those open creek beds

[@trudyeagan8160]

❤

[@GeorgeT6566]

If I was trying to cast that fly rod around all them trees I would be so hung up I might never get it out.

[@leemowers9395]

You want at least a fill rod length of fly line outside the tip of the rod. The fly line is what to cast, the leader and fly just go along for the ride. It is a lazy man's sport, you have to load the momentum into the line. Accelerating to start the cast loads the momentum to the rod and the fly line. You add Momentum on both the backcast and the forward delivery. Mad River Outfitters, Have several youtube videos on casting, Orvis Has a ton of education. Stay Blessed and Fish on.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

thats true

[@jaredyork5166]

The Coosa bass that is.

[@raygissendanner1476]

John what type of braid do you use I don't know anything about braid great video

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

for spinning rods usually 15 lb, there are lots of brands any works to start

[@st93er]

every ctime I see fly fishing Im just like this would be so much easier with a reel for me

[@user-nq5vs9ln4j]

that’s the point

[@garytotty3971]

that root beer colored fly looks closer to a Wooley Booger, but still closer to a nymph. The booger imitates a leech. With your eight weight rod, a Clauser minnow might have been better in the wind. The Wooley Booger is the bug I start off with everytime. I've caught bass up to 14" on a two weight if you know how to manage your line. Normally I'll be using a five or six weight unless the fish are big. My big fish rod is a Loomis Short Stick in 7-8 weight with ten weight line on it. It'll seriously bust the wind. Yet the short stick has a hard time pushing large streamers (4"+). I recommend crushing the barbs!! The hook set is much better, and just keep your rod angle high (45 degrees or more). To be exact; I don't use a barb on any hook for fresh water fishing. One last thing I noticed. You're false casting way too much. Try to keep it under two casts, and away to the side of the intended target. Then swing onto the target. In those small streams you need to learn to roll cast, and a side arm cast (keeps you outta the wind). You never said what weight leader you are using. I use a 8.8lb or a 6 lb. nine foot leader most of the time, but will often use a 7.5 foot leader. Leaders are the key to good casting. more later gary

[@user-rc5xp6rj4m]

Get a cheap (yeah right) double taper line, go out in the street and practice throwing it, and roll casting. Nothing to it.

[@codybain13]

They live their but they’re non-native in that creek. I know you probably know that.

[@CC_Marauder]

#692👍🏻🎣👀

[@williamduke2302]

Have you ever considered Tenkara?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yep tried it a couple times, more aggravating than flyfishing for me because it really limits your distance

[@rudy4206]

First comment let’s go

[@heavenbound358]

Never could see the point of all that trouble, and it is trouble, just to be LESS successful than i would be with baitcaster or spinning reel

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

its about the journey, not the results

[@heavenbound358]

@@CreekFishingAdventures right, my journey was better with better results. It just never appealed to me. Orvis fishing seemed to be about the image to me. I used to see guys fly fishing on the James River but I never saw them catching any big smallmouth. Sometimes I'd fish right behind them and pull out a big one when they didn't get bit. It's about the Journey I guess

[@codybain13]

Also, stop making back casts on small and tight streams. Too many people try to “river runs through it” when all you have to know is a bow cast or a roll cast. So many parts of the water you tried to fish but gave up on or had negative experience with are not hard to fish with a fly rod if you talked to someone who knows or reached out to someone who does it regularly…

[@devotion29er78]

Dude is socially awkward. Him talking to that lady was so cringe.

[@dickborg452]

Never liked fly fishing