May 01 2024 7 mins 9
Fly fishing for the smallmouth has really picked up over the last two weeks. The shallow gravel bars along the river banks hold large numbers of shiner minnows. The bass feed in these shiners in a hit and run manner. They literally crash into the shallows and grab several shiners then return to the safety of the deep water. Cast a Silver Outcast Streamer out in front of the marauding bass and strip it right in front of him. Often they will hit it on the first presentation. If not, then try several more cast in front of the direction the bass is cruising. Listen to the rest of the podcast.>>>
Fly Fishing for Trout
For great trout fishing in May, anglers need to be observant of the aquatic hatches and how the trout react to them. The March Browns, Little Yellow Stoneflies and Sulphur Mayflies are occurring this month. A Mr. Rapidan Parachute Dry size 14 or March Brown Dry size 14 are excellent for the March Brown hatch. The Murray’s Stonefly Dry (yellow) size 16 is excellent for the LYS hatch. I match the Sulphur hatch with a Murray’s Sulphur Dry or Shenk’s Sulphur Dry size 16. By this time of the year we are using a Classic Leader 7.5ft 6X or Mountain Leader 6ft 6X. Listen to the rest of the podcast>>>
