Other types of fish...

[jbird]

Everyone loves a great fight. But the grab is what its all about. Trout sip, bass maul... nuff said

[Larry S]

Agree with all of the above. Fly fishing for smallmouth is very under-rated by some of the clue-less.
Surf fishing is a blast, as well.
Best,
Larry S

[Nor*Cal]

You can tell who ever wrote that they have no idea what they are talking about. If bass are so lazy, then why are their millions upon millions spent each year just to catch them and no other fish.

Ha ha yes, i agree. I had never heard of Largemouth bass being described that way which is why it came as a surprise to me. Every Largemouth I ever caught put up a great fight. In fact, Largemouth are often sought after specifically because of their fight.

Everyone loves a great fight. But the grab is what its all about. Trout sip, bass maul... nuff said

Bass will definitely SMASH when they grab... just talking about this makes me yearn for warmer days! haha

Agree with all of the above. Fly fishing for smallmouth is very under-rated by some of the clue-less.
Surf fishing is a blast, as well.
Best,
Larry S

Larry, I have only caught two small smallmouths in my entire lifetime but I have heard that they put up a crazy fight as well. In fact I have heard that for their size, they fight better than largemouths? Anyway, I cant wait to catch large and smallmouths on the fly!

Also, are you saying you go surf fishing with a fly rod? I have never heard of that?! sounds like a blast!

[Larry S]

Nor,
Hit the Sun Diego surf twice a week with the fly rod; waders, sinktip line, and stripping basket. if you really want to see
fly rod vs surf, check out David and Candida @ http://www.kiene.com/forums/showthre...71-Off-to-Baja

Click on one photo and that should give you a slide show
Best to you and Happy Holidays,
Larry S

[jbird]

A couple smallie videos I shot this summer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUGPzvWp3KM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqQBc26t-RA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmqIdfJPtDw

http://vimeo.com/73429783

[my63wagon]

here are a couple i caught over the summer.

[donkeyhunter007]

I fish for steelhead and steelhead and sometimes steelhead and if im not fishing for steelhead than I prefer to fish for steelhead. In fact Im always fishing for steelhead I somtimes I just happen to catch other species when im fishing for steelhead

[Nor*Cal]

Larry, and J-Bird, I'm going to have to check those out!!

here are a couple i caught over the summer.

63 Wagon, nice ones! are those spots??

I fish for steelhead and steelhead and sometimes steelhead and if im not fishing for steelhead than I prefer to fish for steelhead. In fact Im always fishing for steelhead I somtimes I just happen to catch other species when im fishing for steelhead

every try fishing for steel head? if not you should try it out! haha I will be trying for a steelhead here pretty soon!

[Fly Right]

It's all good.......anything that tugs on a line makes me happy to be there........bass of all species and shad are among my favorites, salmonids because they live in really nice places, panfish and carp for a local fix.
Since I live near the coast salt is very attractive as well. Check out San Diego or Monterey Bay and everything in between. Salt water species have serious attitude with attention grabbing takes.
Oh BTW, goes without mentioning.......steelhead have a very special place on my list.

[Nor*Cal]

hey fly right, what weight rod and reel do you use to surf fish?