Emil Leum

I think the potential for fly rodding for Bass has some tremendous advantages. Prior to my deployments, while I was boating with my bait-casting equipment, while moving, even very slow trolling, I would constantly spook fish, as my boat moved over them. An average fly caster can sent a fly 60-80-100 ft., on a regular basis. This allows your flies, to land quiet, or splashdown, dependant on your type of cast. There are far fewer fly rodders, fishing for Bass than other forms of fishing, and these Bass are pounded with the same type lures over and over with the same lures, and fly rod lures, would be something new for them. Our South Carolina Largemouth Bass record is approximately 16 lbs. 2 oz., so, that is also close to the world record Bass on a Fly rod, that came out of a reservoir in California. Fly rodding for Bass will present new challenges, and opportunities. Tying Bass flies and bugs, has still more opportunities for fly tyres. I would love to see Bass tournaments for fly-rodders, MSG Leum

I live in the South, 3 hours away from the cold trout waters, but, warm-water Bass opportunities are endless. Due to my combat disabilities, I have some limitations using a fly rod, above my waist, so, my 12 ft. Native Watercraft Kayak, is now my water transport of choice. I have fly rods up to a 12 #, and large diameter reels, So, I could handle a pretty large Bass. I can't kill anything anymore, so,all my fish are released alive, giving other anglers more opportunities. Now, fishing for me, has become an enjoyable challenge. I have high aspirations, such as catching that double-digit Bass, get it measured, and have a mould made. That is all I would want, MSG Leum