Category Archives: Smallmouth

August 19, 2022 · 10:46 am

Wood Special

Video by Mainely Flies and here are their comments:
“Today we are going to be tying one of my favorite flies for fly fishing for Brook trout in Ponds. It’s called the Woods special, a flashy pattern that mimics a smaller brook trout. While its best known for pond fishing this bright pattern also works well in streams. Especially in the fall! ”

“Also, for you bass fisherman out there this pattern slays in larger sizes!”
“Give it a try!”

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I made some notes in the material list. Just some suggestions and you can play around with this classic pattern a bit.
I would tie this in a size 6 or 4 if you wanted to use it for smallmouth bass. You could also go up to a 2 as long as your wing was long enough.
-Paul

Materials list:
Hook: 6x or 8x long streamer hook. Original is tied on a 4x long.
Thread: UTC 140 Black
Tail: Golden Pheasant
Rib: Silver Mylar Tinsel
Body: Fl. Orange Chenille. Medium for 6 and 8. Smaller sizes like 10, use Ultra Chenille.
Wing: Mallard is used here. You can also use Wood Duck.
Hackle: Grizzly Rooster used in this video. You could also use a Grizzly Hen feather. (That’s what I would suggest.)
Head: Coat with UV Resin.

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Filed under Classic, Smallmouth, Streamers, Trout flies

June 8, 2022 · 9:12 am

Ragin Craven – Charlie Craven

The Ragin Craven created and tied by Charlie. Visit his shop online at: https://charliesflybox.com/

You could use this fly for various species, so keep that in mind.

Materials list:
Hook: #4 Tiemco 811s
Eyes: Medium Plated Lead Eyes
Thread: Fl. Green Veevus 8/0
Antennae: Black and Rootbeer Krystal Flash
Spreader: Tan Craft Fur
Mouth: Tan Craft Fur
Claws: Furnace Steamer Cape
Body: Tan Craft Fur
Legs: White or Natural Medium Round Rubber Legs
Weed Guard: 12LB Mason Hard Mono

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Filed under Saltwater, Smallmouth

June 6, 2022 · 10:37 am

Olive Wormling

From Spawn Fly Fish:
Learn how to tie the Wormling (baby dragon) fly that will be sure to heat up your bass and trout fishing. Loads of movement combined with an irresistible profile allow you to match the color of your Wormling to your local waters.

Material List:
Hook: Ahrex FW550 size 4
Thread: Danville 210 Brown
Tails: Nature’s Spirit Stripped Goose Biots Light Olive
Body: Spawn Polliwog Tail Olive
Thorax: AZ Sparkle Nymph Dubbing Olive
Cement: Zap-A-Gap

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Filed under Largemouth, Smallmouth, Trout flies

December 8, 2021 · 9:45 am

Yellow Meanie

Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions ties my Yellow Meanie!
I am honored that Tim chose to tie another fly of mine. He makes the most professional tying videos in the business and I have watched his videos since I started tying.
-Paul Beel

Materials list:

Hook: Partridge Attitude Extra size 2
Thread: UTC 140
Eyes: Small Lead Double Pupil Dumbbell Eyes
Body: Dubbing mix:
Arizona Mega Simi-Seal – Canadian Olive
FrankenDub Monster – Chartreuse, Yellow, and Orange
Tail: Dark Barred Ginger hackle or Cree Hackle
Wing: Arctic Fox – Olive
Flash: Krystal Flash – Rootbeer

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Filed under Smallmouth, Streamers

July 23, 2021 · 9:37 am

Ol’ Mr Wiggley update!

Ol’ Mr Wiggley

While reading through Jake Villwock’s new book Smallmouth Bass Flies Top to Bottom, I came across Ol’ Mr. Wiggley. This fly was designed by Charlie Piette, a guide and shop manager at Tight Lines Fly Fishing Company in DePere, Wisconsin. I posted a video about it many years ago and you can find that below which has Charlie showing how to tie Ol’ Mr. Wiggley.

Jake said in his book that he always has a fly box full of these in various colors, because they work so well for smallmouth bass, especially when fishing is slow. The one above in the photo Jake Villwock tied and it is in dragonfly damsel colors. In his book, Jake also shows that he ties a variation of Ol’ Mr. Wiggley that adds a little to the pattern.

I have also seen other fly tyers posting about Ol’ Mr. Wiggley being a productive fly for them. I can also see this being an effective fly for trout. So I would say if you are wanting to try a simple fly for top water especially for smallmouth or for trout, give this one a try.

Materials list:

Hook: Daichii 2461 size 4
Body: 2mm foam
Underbody: Ice Dub
Tail: Sili Legs (any rubber or silicon legs)
Side Legs: Sili Legs (any rubber or silicon legs)

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Filed under Foam, Hoppers, Smallmouth, Terrestrial

July 19, 2021 · 12:48 pm

Check out Rivers East Fly Fishing!

Jeff Marsh

If you are looking to book a smallmouth trip up in Northern Michigan, I highly suggest you get a hold of Jeff Marsh of Rivers East Fly Fishing. He has been dialing in this fishery for years and it will give you ample opportunity to land quality smallmouth bass.

I just returned from a trip to Michigan and had an awesome time on the river with Jeff! My son and I caught many smallmouth and even some pike.

Jeff is a certified Captain and knows the water well. On top of that, Jeff is a great guy to be around so you will definitely have a good time. So head over to his Facebook page and check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/riverseastflyfishing/



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Filed under Fly Fishing, Smallmouth

May 24, 2021 · 9:10 am

Bass Beetle 2 0 Bass Streamer

From Snake River Fly:
“The Bass beetle has been giving bass sore mouths for a while now, But now its got an upgrade!”
“New mega tip lazer legs bring a pop of UV and a wicked looking two tone effect that pairs perfectly with the techno bunny body. Also a splash of flash with some new Hydro Hackle colors and this one is sure to bring all the bass to the yard.”

Materials list:
Hook: SRF Heavy Jig Hook #4
Eyes: Large Dumbbell eyes
Thread: Semperfli 6/0 waxed Chartreuse
Legs: SRF Lazer Legs Mega tip Black/Chartreuse
Body: Techno Bunny in Black and FL. Yellow
Body Two: Hydro Hackle in FL. Green

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Filed under Largemouth, Smallmouth, Streamers

February 11, 2021 · 2:11 pm

Smallmouth Flies with Jon Ray – The Northern Angler

One of my favorite fly shops, The Northern Angler up in Traverse City, Michigan has been doing live tying nights every Wednesday on their YouTube channel. They have some of Michigan’s finest fly tyers and guides come in and tie and answer questions. I highly recommend you tuning in every Wednesday because these have been terrific!
Last month they had guide and fly tyer Jon Ray from Mangled Fly come in and talk about some streamers for smallmouth. Just move forward in the video until you start seeing the guys on the screen. Because of the live the first part of the video is just a screen waiting for the video to start. From there you can enjoy.

 

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