Using a Spinning Rod to Catch Bass on a Fly

[@catfishcraz]

Thanks for the great education. I just started tying flies and no fly rod due to expenses so this gives me a great opportunity to step up and ahead of the game plan. Great information and all. Thanks again.

[@edwardsieferman1205]

Outstanding video Peter! I've cast flies with my spinning rod using a bubble float to supply heft; never thought to use the bullet weights to get the fly deeper in the water column

[@nottgav]

Can you use fly poppers with the bubble float?

[@wesleywillard]

This information is incredible. Thank you

[@rimshotdc]

Such a great way to fish flies ! ...I'ts obvious you know how to be succsesful on the water and this is what utube lacks ..training and useful information without all the usless junk out there on utube concerni g fishing.. I'm sure all the so called fly fishing purist snobs are jealous !! Haha 🤣..Thank U for this video Sir 👍

[@DAisaka09]

I was just thinking about this same technique, basically a carolina rig with a fly. I'm glad I wasn't crazy for considering it I will definitely be trying it out this year.

[@hooked4lifeca]

It definitely works and good fun.

[@HellevaNR]

Great video for those of us that fish faster water using streamers. Typically I use a three way to get the streamer to the bottom. Now I want to try a bullet weight instead....

[@AdrianStruwig]

Definately going to try this method out! I’ve used a similar tactic where I tied the fly to a spinner or stickbait...but the amount of times you get hung up is unbelievable! Super effective way if fishing on those lazy days when you don’t want to spend hours of casting a fly rod!

[@nottgav]

Can u make a video of u setting it up please, I kinda have a bad left eye and can’t really see well thank you thought for this video learned a lot!

[@hooked4lifeca]

I'm on a fishing trip at the moment. I'll see about putting one up when I get back next week.

[@nottgav]

@@hooked4lifeca ok thank you if you can make one can u please tag me tight lines ty!

[@dg9388]

The bullet weight probably helps with line twist as well.

[@LuxuryZoneProductions]

Awesome video buddy 👍

[@Bakamojo]

What knot are you are you using to tie the braid to the 1st tippet ring? Also could one skip the 20lb mid section and just do braid to tippet ring to final leader??

[@hooked4lifeca]

I'm using a UNI / Grinner knot to tie the braid to the first tippet ring. I like using some hard Nylon mono or Fluorocarbon for the slider section to prevent wear on the braid, plus it restricts the weight's movement to that 6" or mono.

[@SirPraiseSun]

very intresting so using a long haired fly to mimic a minnow with jigging/swimbait style with a carolina rig

[@boclark2987]

what is the length of the leader and tippet?

[@hooked4lifeca]

2' to 3' usually. Longer the rod, the longer the leader we can use.

[@MichaelM1800]

I like the methodical-practical approach to your videos. Thx

[@vmanukraina6343]

Hi, Thank you for a great video! Just what I was looking for, very professional and fishing footage included! Even though its looked down upon, would you recommend a fly clip at the end of tippet? Thanks!

[@hooked4lifeca]

I'm not sure what you mean by "fly clip" but if you're referring to a snap, then yes, it would be no problem to use as long as it was a small one.

[@vmanukraina6343]

@@hooked4lifeca yes that is what i meant. thank you.

[@brandonhackler9624]

How do you cast dry flies with a spinning rod?

[@hooked4lifeca]

I wouldn't bother trying. Any setup we might conjure up to get the fly out there, would put the fish down.

[@danb3703]

Is that the imx twitch rod? 6-12lb 7'6 extra fast action?

[@hooked4lifeca]

It's this one: www.gloomis.ca/collections/conventional-salmon-steelhead/products/imx-hotshot-spinning

[@stevetrybalski3082]

Peter, just getting to building this rig. I have a spool of 30lb hard mono having difficulty tying it to the tippet ring, any suggestions on what type of knot to use? I only use the hard mono on my tying bench to make weed guards or mono eyes. My Wearmer flies are tied up and ready to go, lol. I noticed in the comments that you changed out one tippet ring for a ball bearing swivel, what size swivel are you using?

[@hooked4lifeca]

Are you using trout or steelhead rings? The 30lb. mono should have no difficulty being tied to a steelhead ring. I switched to a ball bearing size 0 or 1 swivel as some flies will spin when retrieved quickly. It solves spinning up our braid. BTW, I noticed that when this rig fouled on a cast, it was always on the top swivel, never the bottom one, so going to a ring on top and a swivel at the bottom did not increase the fouling risk.

[@stevetrybalski3082]

@@hooked4lifeca Peter I am using Steelhead rings. Never tied knots in hard mono. Just looking for good knot for use with hard ,heavy mono. Out of my wheel house with that stuff. Limp mono is not a problem. I can easily switch to the limp mono just wanted a little more abrasion protection. Thanks I will add the swivel as well.

[@hooked4lifeca]

@@stevetrybalski3082 Ah, OK. Use a three turn UNI or Grinner knot (same thing). Use pliers on the tag to really synch it tight. I tie all of my heavy saltwater mono (up to 50 lb.) using this knot and it holds provided I've really pulled hard on the tag to lock it in.

[@stevetrybalski3082]

@@hooked4lifeca Thank you just what I was looking for. Looks likes I will be spending some time knot tying before making this up. Thank you for your help and advice much appreciated!!!

[@stevetrybalski3082]

@@hooked4lifeca Just tried this set up last night. It worked great!! You just opened up a whole new way for me to fish. Most of the time the use of a fly rod is not possible for me these days. Thank you and Cheers!!

[@gordiev8692]

Ever try the bubble and fly technique from Ireland?

[@hooked4lifeca]

I have not used the technique, but it is common in Canada as a centre pin method for steelhead (migratory rainbow trout). These anglers will use roe, beads, jigs or flies suspended under a float.

[@gordiev8692]

@@hooked4lifeca saw the technique on a fishing trip I took to the Moy many years ago. Consists of a bubble/float that you partially fill with water on the point of your leader. Leader has 2, sometimes 3, salmon flies tied along its length. Cast upstream and across in a riffle, slowly reel back in. The dudes I saw using the technique caught a bunch of sea trout that day.

[@7Thunders777]

I think fly rods and reels are the most difficult way to fish. A lot of flailing about to make one càst. Spinning set ups make the most since.

[@arnoldlueders7500]

Do you need a video on how to LAND fish? LOL

[@hooked4lifeca]

Single barbless hook. Try it.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

This is 😊fake. Just because you use a fly rod blank to build a rod does not mean it will cast a fly. Just a secret you should know is it is the fly line that allows you to cast a fly.

[@hooked4lifeca]

Didn't watch the video, eh?

[@rimshotdc]

You are the Numero uno teacher on UTUBE ❗Thank U.. EXCELLENT SET UP AND INSTRUCTIONS ❗👍

[@mr.munsey9322]

Ich fische Carolina rig und ab und an auch Dropshot mit wooly bugger oder streamer 💪

[@jacobbenosky6199]

Do you have to use clear water bobbers, or does any streamlined float work?

[@hooked4lifeca]

I don't use clear bobbers. I'm using bullet weights to get the fly down.

[@andreasherbeck9230]

Very interresting 👍👌

[@danielfisher9344]

Great video! So you have your braid, then a heavy leader for the bullet weight to slide on, and then your tippet? How long is your leader, in total, from the braid to the fly? Sorta like fishing a Carolina rigged plastic it looks like?? Thanks for sharing.

[@hooked4lifeca]

You're right, it's very similar to a Carolina rig. The length of the rig is dictated by the length of the rod and the wading situation. I try to go with as long a setup as the situation will allow. The heavy mono or fluorocarbon section is usually a foot long or less. The leader is usually light fluorocarbon (8 or 10lb.) and as long as I can comfortably cast given the length of the rod and the wading conditions. I carry the bullet weight setups in clear plastic pouches with the weights labelled. I can change the rig while I'm out on the water, if I have to. I carry spools of fluorocarbon (tippet spools) with me so I can change leader lengths on the go. One change I've made to the bullet weight section. The upper connection remains a steelhead tippet ring, but I've gone to a ball bearing swivel for the lower connection. I've found that certain flies will spin if retrieved too quickly and that spins up the braid, so the ball bearing swivel handles that problem. I also fish this rig with soft plastic swim baits.

[@ralphnicosia-rusin966]

@@hooked4lifeca Hi Peter, do you think braid has more rotational resistance than the swivel? I expect the braid will twist before the swivel rotates.

[@hooked4lifeca]

@@ralphnicosia-rusin966 Good question. A cheap swivel will spin up the braid, but a good quality, ball bearing swivel will prevent the braid from spinning up. I've tried both and the difference is significant.