PressuredFishing Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Am restocking on bass fly tying supplies and tie many of the typical bass minnow imitators, was wondering if anyone had any unique pattern reccomendations, perhaps the jointed ones look interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MickD Posted December 29, 2022 Super User Share Posted December 29, 2022 smallies or largemouths? Good books on Amazon, pricey, but lots of good ideas for both. Search Amazon for "bass fishing flies" in the books category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressuredFishing Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 20 minutes ago, MickD said: smallies or largemouths? Good books on Amazon, pricey, but lots of good ideas for both. Search Amazon for "bass fishing flies" in the books category. Largemouth, will look into that thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallser Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I'll look at some of the titles I have, and post them. The books are 20 to 30 years old and feature older patterns. Materials and flies have changed drastically in those years. I fish mainly small, shallow, weedy ponds/lakes rather than larger lakes. I tend to stay away from jointed patterns, but the Game-Changer is probably the most popular of the current ones. There's a thread on this forum called "Fly Tying, getting back into it." I think you'll find it on page 2. Hasn't been active since August, but posts should be picking up as those of us who mostly fly fish for bass get back into our winter tying frenzy and start posting flies we've hatched from our imagination. Check out some of the fly fishing web sites also, most have a Warm Water forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressuredFishing Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, Fallser said: Hasn't been active since August, but posts should be picking up as those of us who mostly fly fish for bass get back into our winter tying frenzy and start posting flies we've hatched from our imagination. Check out some of the fly fishing web sites also, most have a Warm Water forum. Awesome thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulVE64 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 My best patterns last year were Widderdilch Swimmy Jimmy Swim Coach Sex Dungeon Wooly Sculpin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User flyfisher Posted December 31, 2022 Super User Share Posted December 31, 2022 I am partial to the Gamechanger platform as it allows many different styles and sizes. Great book right here for that pattern. So many different types and styles and the action is fantastic. I caught my biggest smallmouth on the fly rod on a pink finesse changer this summer. https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changer-Tying-Flies-Thing/dp/1934753475/ref=asc_df_1934753475/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459515754640&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17400790759855667968&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027215&hvtargid=pla-951487185815&psc=1 I also like like belly bumper style patterns that ride hook up as they come through vegetation better. As @Fallser said, action on the fly tying thread will pick up here soon as I know I will be refilling my boxes for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Cgolf Posted December 31, 2022 Super User Share Posted December 31, 2022 For smallies I have used a bunny bugger, rabbit dub and hair off a zonker strip for the tail. For largies for a very small sample size a zudler worked well for mr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressuredFishing Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 3 hours ago, flyfisher said: As @Fallser said, action on the fly tying thread will pick up here soon as I know I will be refilling my boxes for next season. Awesome, will look into those books thanks. Ordered game changer fly materials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User flyfisher Posted December 31, 2022 Super User Share Posted December 31, 2022 13 hours ago, PressuredFishing said: Awesome, will look into those books thanks. Ordered game changer fly materials! For your first ones keep it simple and go with finesse changers and if yiou get the largest they make you can tie uop to probably 3-4" and even longer if you use a different head material. The key to remember is the head pushes the water with creates the turbulence which then activates the joints. I carry scissors with me in my kayak for on the watrer adjustments, especially on new flies as you can see immediate impacts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulVE64 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 On 12/30/2022 at 8:39 PM, flyfisher said: I am partial to the Gamechanger platform as it allows many different styles and sizes. Great book right here for that pattern. So many different types and styles and the action is fantastic. I caught my biggest smallmouth on the fly rod on a pink finesse changer this summer. https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changer-Tying-Flies-Thing/dp/1934753475/ref=asc_df_1934753475/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459515754640&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17400790759855667968&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027215&hvtargid=pla-951487185815&psc=1 I also like like belly bumper style patterns that ride hook up as they come through vegetation better. As @Fallser said, action on the fly tying thread will pick up here soon as I know I will be refilling my boxes for next season. The gamechanger craw is supposed to be phenomenal as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User flyfisher Posted February 15 Super User Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, PaulVE64 said: The gamechanger craw is supposed to be phenomenal as well it is a great fly but it takes a lot to tie it. I am a sucker for a nice crawfish fly though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulVE64 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 16 hours ago, flyfisher said: it is a great fly but it takes a lot to tie it. I am a sucker for a nice crawfish fly though. Arent all the game changers an investment in time? I've only started playing around with sequential shank lengths so I'm not sure, but I know every shanks adds time to my ties and the game changer gas alot more shanks than I normally try. They must be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulVE64 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 My thoughts on the gamechanger.... Is it worth the time and cost? Am I more efficient with spinning and Kietech fat impact? Is it just too much fun to miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted February 15 Super User Share Posted February 15 Just noticed this thread. Suggest going to Bob Mariottes Fly Fishing store in Fullerton, Very helpful knowledgeable personnel and they have everything needed. This where I got my hair supplies for tying jigs, can’t beat looking at stuff in person. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Deleted account Posted February 15 Super User Share Posted February 15 I used to tie a few different things for bass, but a couple of small streamers and large Montana stone flies is all I take along anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User flyfisher Posted February 15 Super User Share Posted February 15 4 hours ago, PaulVE64 said: Arent all the game changers an investment in time? I've only started playing around with sequential shank lengths so I'm not sure, but I know every shanks adds time to my ties and the game changer gas alot more shanks than I normally try. They must be worth it. Majority of mine are finesse changers and they are pretty quick ties. Two materials one for the tail and one for everything else and a bunch of shanks and you are good to go. I can probably tie one in 15 minutes or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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