So guiding here in Northern Michigan we have our share of bugs. Especially bugs that like to bite. But this short video showing some of the bugs (especially the ones that bite), the boys encountered on their South America journey. I’m not sure I’m Man enough to handle.
This isn’t a fly fishing video but has some great lessons about life and shares some of my simple beliefs about fishing. Plus shows off one of my favorite fish. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Have a few new items coming out this week that will be added to the Mangled Fly Shop page.
on the first run, grab it now before it’s gone.
We will only have limited quantity and sizes available so get them while you can. Hope to post inventory this week. If they sell out before you can get a pair drop me an email and I’ll see if we have additional interest to get more in stock.
Make sure to check out Kevin Feenstra on April Vokey’s Podcast – Anchored. Kevin Feenstra who is a great friend, an incredible guide on the Muskegon River, and a Mangled Fly Contributor. Was Interview by April Vokey at his home in November. April and Kevin discuss Midwest Steelhead, you will enjoy this episode click this link to go to iTunes – or go to April Website and find the episode as well.
So those that fish with me know that I have a few superstition’s. 1 – NO BANANA’S 2- No white lighters . Bring either of these items in the boat and you will get some sort of negative reaction. #grumpyguide.
Also my wife has been known to laugh at me, as I tend to wear certain clothing items when I’m guiding and not others. Based on past success when wearing these certain clothing items. With that I have lucky hats that I will continue to wear when fishing is good. And No Way do we wash these hats, can’t clean out the good luck! No matter how bad they start to stink! With that, one thing I’ve noticed this year, is that clients wearing the Digital Camo Cap in my boat this month have scored some nice trout.
So can it be true that the Digital Camo Cap can help you score a trout over 20″? Proof might be in the pudding. I know if I didn’t have one yet, I would get one before they are gone.
Bass Popper Pattern
Woke up this morning to a very nice text message from Bob C. Bob was fishing Bass Poppers last night, and he wanted to share his success on the Mrs. Pakman popper pattern. Fishing Bass on topwater, no matter if they are smallmouth or largemouth bass, is personally on of my favorite experiences with a fly rod. The explosive takes and visual experience, that you get when a Bass takes your popper is something every fly angler needs to witness. It truly doesn’t get any better, than Bass on topwater.
The Mrs. Pakman was a pattern that we covered in the Big Appetite Smallmouth Bass DVD from a couple years ago. Kevin Feenstra and I collaborated on this Smallmouth Video, to cover all aspects of smallmouth bass fishing. One of the 6 patterns we covered was this simple foam based popper, it is easy to tie and highly effective. Check it out, if you haven’t. The Pattern is covered int he 32 nd minute of the video. Also you can watch the video On Demand here. Thank you for your support.
If your not into tying your own top water patterns. But your thinking of buying a few for this summer’s Bass fishing adventure. Two things to consider when buying a popper. First, what is the underbody color. The most important color is what does the bass see. Don’t worry about the colors on top of the popper. Some great choices to start with are yellow, white, and then go dark for an assortment like dark green or black. Second, is the hook gap on a popper. Make sure if your buying a Bass Popper that you buy one with a big hook gap. No less than the width of your thumb. Make sure the Bass Popper can hook the Bass that your targeting.
Some of the best Bass Poppers to buy are the Boogle Bug Popper , make sure to check these Poppers out for your Bass fishing needs. They are a little expensive for a fly, but they are truly worth it. Very durable, come in great colors, and are perfect size for smallmouth and largemouth bass.
Happy Bass Fishing,
Jon Ray
Just a few miles from my house in Northern Michigan their is an eagle cam. I had never thought of turtle being a food source for Eagles. But when you have the pressure of feeding 2 kids, I guess you feed them what you can find. Turtle ends up escaping the nest, but had to be a long ways to find ground.
http://www.carbontv.com/cams/carbontv-eagle-cam/turtle-escapes-from-the-eagles-nest
Not sure I’m man enough for the skin eating parasite . But some amazing footage.
Grand Traverse Bay Smallmouth Bass