Best Flies For Bass Fishing

 We'll get to the flies in a moment, but before we do, let's look at what type of fish we're trying to catch. Bass are often called by several different names: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. All three types fall under the same scientific name - Micropterus Salmoides. They can be caught in the same waters, at the same time, and with very similar tactics. You can catch largemouths in one state and smallmouths in the next state over on the same day, so keep that in mind as we go through this article.

If you're trying to target bass, there are a couple of key pieces of information to remember: what type of water they live in, how deep they are and what type of structure the like. Their depth changes slightly depending on where you're bass fishing (lakes specifically, not ponds or rivers), but it's their preference for structure that really matters. Bass use areas like rocks, logs, grass beds and docks to hide under when they don't feel threatened. They can be found in open water or under cover, but are rarely found swimming around in the open for any length of time.

The Old Standby

One of the most popular bass flies is called "the worm." It's made by taking a piece of rubber-like cord that has been tied into the shape of an earthworm and covered with a shimmery material called Mylar. This is available in hundreds of colors and patterns, so it's easy to find one that works where you fish. You can buy them premade or tie your own - they're surprisingly simple to make using either method.

Up the Ante

One of the most popular hooks for bass flies is called a "wide gap," hook. It's meant to be used when you're fishing larger lures, like big worms or even bigger fish-shaped lures. There are dozens of patterns and colors in this style available from manufacturers - but many fly fisherman make their own flies instead of buying premade ones. If you tie your own, this is the best shop to buy hooks from (the place that makes them for me).

If you're new to fly fishing, this particular hook style may be confusing, but it's also one of the most important considerations when choosing which flies to fish. It's called a wide gap because there's greater distance between the point where the fish bites the hook and the place it's tied in to the fishing line.

This is important because bass have very small mouths compared to other fish. They're big, powerful predators that are regularly known to eat anything that doesn't get away from them - including smaller bass! Because their mouths are so small, you need a hook with a wide gap to make sure the hook will slip inside their mouths without too much trouble.

The other end of this equation is where you might get yourself into hot water if you're not careful - using the wrong weight line for your setup. There are several different weights to choose from, but there's three that I like best: light (used with flies), medium and heavy.

When you're buying line, it's important to know which weight you're going for because the wrong choice will make a huge difference in how well your fly works. The two main factors that decide what weight of line you'll need are: where you'll be fishing and how big the bass are likely to be.

If you're fishing open water that's relatively clear, then you'll want to use line one or even two weights lighter because there isn't as much resistance in the water. If you're fishing murky waters (like ponds) where the fish are lurking under rocks and logs, then heavier weights like mediums will be your best choice - they cast further and resist more.

For this article, I'm going to recommend using a light-weight line around six pounds for open water and eight pounds for muddy waters where the fish are likely to be bigger. If you're trolling these lures behind your boat, then you'll want heavier weights because you're dragging the line through the water most of the time - and this increases the resistance.

Bear in mind that these weights will only give you a rough estimate and that there's other factors (besides water conditions) that will affect your line choice. For example, if you're using bigger lures like crankbaits, then you might need heavier lines because these cause more resistance when they move through the water.

It's also important to note that if you use too light of a line, then the fish may not be able to take your lure deep enough for you to set the hook (the thing that makes it stick in their mouth). If this happens, your only choice is cut the line and hope they'll bite again soon. You don't want this to happen, so make sure you're using the right weight line for the conditions you're fishing in.

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