Smallmouth bass has an added excitement to much other fly fishing. Watching the smallmouth tear through the water and angrily set on the fly can be exhilarating. The smallmouth is an aggressive fish and this aggression is accompanied by a surprising strength. Whether you are fishing in lakes or streams, the smallmouth bass experience will definitely offer an extra buzz.
Some anglers will only stumble of the fun of smallmouth bass by accident. They may be looking for trout and then when their bait gets nipped by a smallmouth they will suddenly discover a whole new challenge. A challenge which can become an addiction due to its unique thrills.
The smallmouth bass is a fussy eater, so you will not be able to catch them with just any fly. You will know when you have got the fly correct as the smallmouth will attack your bait with aggression and vengeance.
The smallmouth bass can be easily spooked so you need to choose your spot carefully. Many experienced smallmouth bass anglers will start downstream from where they believe the fish are. This way they can cast backwards towards the pool of plenty and the fish will have become aware of their presence.
Although the trout and the smallmouth bass often seem to be happily cohabiting in the same waters, they are not likely to be fighting for the same flies. The trout seem to be more aware of what is in and out of season while the smallmouth bass will go for whatever it perceives as appealing. Although many shake their heads about catching smallmouth on any type of nymphs, it has been done with a great deal of success.
If you are just getting started with smallmouth bass then you will probably be best off with a medium rod which offers a good degree of flexibility and a reel that allows for the drag is usually adviced.
