The video you are about to watch was filmed on Black Friday in November of 2014 at Bennett Spring in Missouri during Catch and Release season. I tried to give some good info on where to stay and some techniques that work well during catch and release … hope this helps and you can make it out to Missouri for a great fly fishing trip.
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Low Water Fly Fishing Tactics for Smallmouth
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I like to fish at Bennett Springs and Montauk in Missouri. What type and color fly line would you use?
Hey Brian,
That’s a tough question because it depends on how you’re going to fish. Most folks will nymph while at either place…and if so, floating line with a fairly long leader of 4X is the ticket. I’m a streamer guy and thus use sinking line. I used to switch between various full sinking lines but as of a couple years ago I’ve went to Rio’s sink tip line….the last ten foot or so is clear and sinks at about 1 1/2 to 2 inches per second. I then use a shorter leader/tippet of 3X….probably 3-4 feet. I vary how deep I get my streamers by tying a little or a lot of weight on the fly.. I love this line and have one in all weights from 3-8, so if interested in streamers…check out the Rio line. Fact is I occasionally will nymph with this same line…I just don’t use an indicator and keep a tight line, this works very well with a crackle back. Hope this helps….color…..not a deal at all unless you’re dry fly fishing then stay with a more neutral color.
Jeff