Worlds 1st **Completed** MTB SLAM on a Fly Rod! Crankbait, Jerkbait, Dropshot, Jig

Today we have completed the Worlds 1st Mystery Tackle Box SLAM (MTB SLAM) on a fly rod and reel! It took 4 days to complete this fishing challenge, and we caught fish on a crankbait, jerkbait, jig, craws, game changer (streamer), and a fluke. This was one of our hardest fishing endeavors to complete as these baits ARE NOT made for the fly rod, and are designed for conventional fishing gear like a baitcaster. Enjoy!
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[@camfowler1286]

Westin, your editing skills are unmatched. Every time I watch I see you get better and better🔥🔥 best fishing KZbinr no KIZZAY

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks bro! I just spent a little more time on this one for sure but definitely tried to add more than the normal. I appreciate it

[@joshhfishing6829]

I love that you did this I have Ben thinking the same question can you fish conversation baits on a fly combo

[@603lunkerhunter8]

Love that double hand retrieve, we do it often for stipers on the coast seems to fire them up

[@andrewwolf4963]

That opening drone scene with the 3D was peak KZbin editing

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Andrew 🤘🏼 trying to work the text tracking in some different ways

[@brokenrods1910]

Cool challenge. Have to try something similar with one of my flyrods

[@samuelmottweiler3833]

Good video. I'm glad you didn't give up. Most people don't know that the fly rod was the only game in town up until about 50 to 75 years ago. In fact the first inline spinner was cast on a fly rod.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Sam it was tough! That’s an awesome bit of info!

[@garyboyd9704]

This was a fun video, but imma just stick to flies on my fly rod. One of my favorite things in fishing is trying random unconventional things because it might work, or it might just be fun, but this is just a touch outside of my comfort zone lol. Keep up the grind and I see no reason why 1M subs can't happen in 2022.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Gary! Flies are the way to go haha but this was a fun experiment indeed

[@garrettcollins9]

The editing on this is 🔥👌. I'm starting to want a fly rod more and more, have a good New Years Westin!

[@WestinSmith]

Haha that’s awesome, you’ll love it! Thank you

[@lakemonsterlures]

Gotta respect the commitment. Nice work

[@madtownangler]

I use my flyrod with corn for carp so using a MTB isn't that bad. Can't wait to see a crankbait on a flyrod though.

[@scottvermonter920]

Nice Westin! Just kept going and got it done Congrats man! Was fun to watch.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Scott! That was a tough one!

[@trevorlassmann3380]

Spicy edits my guy!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Trev 👊🏼

[@tonygrant5889]

N my honest opinion.. far as style and content.. Westin and AYO.. are the best as far as newbies.. y'all are the 🔥

[@WestinSmith]

Now AYO, that dude is a legend 🔥🤘🏼 freaking Killin it. I appreciate the complement man

[@Jacob-ec7py]

Let’s go Westin posted again!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Jacob 🤘🏼

[@Carlos-Mancilla]

Dude this was insane to watch I have a 5 wt rod. I’ve been planning on making more fly videos and this has inspired me to just pick up the rod and go out to some creeks in Fort Worth.

[@shyank_life8744]

Nice job bro! May I say u... Slammed that challenge. 😂🙄😑 This is interesting because some people might wanna see this being done but don't wanna do it with their gear. So, u did a great job of showing how it can be done.. Never thrown a fly rod in my 34 yrs, but u really got me wantin to get me one and try it out. Keep it up brother!🤘🏻

[@WestinSmith]

Haha thank you!! It was definitely a challenge and fun at the same time !

[@thebarefootfisherman8897]

hey man. Love this video. I filmed this video and it is set to drop in a few days. On difference though... I did it on conventional gear. I thought it was crazy when it took me two days. your the man. that was crazy

[@yattayyattay9654]

cheers from Canada bro , great content .did you end up making a video using these rods for fly fishing ?

[@backyardfishing1]

Yeah kind of defeats the purpose of a fly rod but this was awesome. Hey nothing like thinking outside of the box!! I think I will stick to fly's on my flyrod though but definitely interesting to watch.

[@oux9702]

What’s good Westin I’m thinking about to getting in to the fly fishing game what’s a good starter cambo you recommend .🤟🏾

[@WestinSmith]

Orvis encounter, echo base, & the TFO NXT are the best ones under $200 for a complete outfit that will do good as a starter setup

[@leeputnam3374]

YES! The double hand retrieve! FINALLY! Wish I could double like.

[@WestinSmith]

Haha it’s a work in progress. I found out it’s better for me to tuck under my left arm which helps me grab the rod easier once they’re hooked. On that day I threw the lipless you’ll see it’s under the right arm and an awkward transition to grab the reel but on the 3rd day when using the game changer and 8wt I do the left

[@leeputnam3374]

@@WestinSmith love the double hand. I noticed the tuck on the left side. Try smaller movements with your wrist only, with pauses followed by a single quick snap strip, you should notice the Changer turn and show more profile, that’s when I usually get my big strikes. Great work and I look forward to every new video. BTW… no hate from this fly fisherman for the Slam, now THAT’S innovative content!

[@coreyharper9367]

Like how fishing with Norm was the first video on the search.

[@WestinSmith]

Sounds about right

[@troyharper7546]

It's was a Banger Westin 💥💥🇺🇸🇺🇸 Great video buddy 🎣🎣💯💯

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you Troy 👊🏼

[@troyharper7546]

@@WestinSmith YesSir 💥🇺🇸

[@goldylocksfishing2260]

I can’t believe u caught all those fish on a lipless, 🔥vid

[@WestinSmith]

I was blown away 🤣🤣🤣 had to keep throwing it cause I don’t get to fish that spot much, had limited time before sunset, and when the bite is on you just roll with it haha

[@tonygrant5889]

Straight 🔥.. n I don't give a *hit bout fly fishing.. but I've watched you struggle with basic stuff.. u buddy are one of the point man.. n Alot of situations.. most of us can't afford 3/4 of the options you have.. however you have been 💯 #watchingfromNC

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Tony, Appreciate ya! Ain’t gonna learn and get better at this without practice haha, so I’m out here tryin 🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@bassmayhem4215]

I think I won't try this haha. I stick traditional as you say. But thank you for the excellent content.👍🏻

[@WestinSmith]

Haha sounds good 👊🏼

[@andrewwolf4963]

Part of life is realizing boundaries are made to be broken

[@WestinSmith]

Haha this is true 👊🏼🔥

[@azfishkid]

Good job

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks!

[@ruben9268]

When you cast don't flick at the end. You need slow gentle movement for the most effective cast

[@WestinSmith]

Just about nothing applies when throwing these baits compared to flies I’d throw on these same outfits.

[@DavidLe37]

man, i need to try this out here in Denver

[@WestinSmith]

Now that would be frowned upon 🤣😭

[@DavidLe37]

@@WestinSmith but would make for great content right? lol

[@ethanharaway6269]

How do you get into this place??

[@WestinSmith]

Stealth 🤣

[@mkanyuh]

Love these vids....don't let any so called purists talk down to you...fly rods are versatile enough to handle almost any type of lure...and I can guarantee that there has been a lot of experimentation over the decades...so keep it up...any type of spinner or baitcast lure will have a matching fly version if you search for it...but... your way is very entertaining. Anything that encourages others to get outside and enjoy the sport is a win.

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!! This is awesome feedback and I’m sure I will keep experimenting in the next few videos

[@thomasmyers6000]

I found this hilarious

[@WestinSmith]

Hahaha thanks Thomas 👊🏼

[@StormRidersFishing]

Catchin fish is catching fish

[@williamsiler5074]

1st time you used conventional baits with the fly rod I was pretty critical. On your last fly rod vid I recommended putting away the 10wt for an 8wt. Being a purist fly guy, I hate to admit I chuckled when I saw the MTB box in your hand. Throwing those hard baits and jigs would have been a lot easier with the 10wt. Looks like the two handed strip worked with the hard baits. With flies, most times a single handed strip will be more productive. The two handed strip works better with larger, faster fish, like tuna and roosters. Search "stripping fingers" for finger protection. My favorite is the Buff brand stripping guards. As a purist I want to be a hater (but I can't!). Keep it up, and I hope my snobby fly friends can sit back and enjoy your passion.

[@WestinSmith]

Haha thanks William, awesome comment! On that two handed strip I plan on only using it with a handful of larger streamers or for different species but it works great with crankbaits 🤣🤣🤣

[@WestinSmith]

I’ll have to find those stripping fingers!

[@seabornoutfitters8959]

💥💥💥

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

Zany my man, but got my 👍🏾

[@FireTurtle75.]

I've never heard of Seaborn before. Where are they located here in DFW? I'm on the hunt for a 9' to 10' ft 2 piece in an 8 or 9 wt as my next lake rod. Was going to get a TFO rod but would be happy to support a local company if they have what I'm looking for or for my next fly rod after that. Also,d that was a sweet video! That was pretty crazy using those heavy conventional hard baits with those rods. Way back in the 30s to 50s before light & ultralight spinning gear was a thing, it wasn't a foreign idea to have hard baits for fly rods that were made for fly fishing. I've acquired more than a few in my vintage tackle collection over the years. Still on the hunt for a Heddon Fly Rod Punkinseed lure that's not over $100 to $150. I swear the smaller an antique lures get the more expensive that it gets. LOL! I should make a video throwing some of it just to piss off both the fly fishing purists & lure collectors at the same time. LOL!

[@WestinSmith]

That is awesome!!! Yeah they are newer and up in Celina area, and although what I have from them is 9’ they are all 4 piece which I believe is more common

[@FireTurtle75.]

@@WestinSmith Oh, cool. I have a cousin that moved to Celina last year. I'll have to go check them out next time I pop over there to visit her & her husband.

[@djsoutdoors50]

What did i say last upload? They just get better im tellin yall

[@WestinSmith]

Haha thanks man 🤘🏼

[@djsoutdoors50]

Who woulda thought the jerkbait wouldve worked😂

[@WestinSmith]

So funny 😂😂😂

[@TacoRenders]

westin what is even this poor fly rod

[@WestinSmith]

🤣🤣🤣 those thing got abused in this episode haha

[@robertlawrence2956]

No