In reviewing my stream notes from last year, here are the five best early season smallmouth bass flies which were the most productive from March through June. Based on this success I plan to rely strongly on these for my early season smallmouth bass fishing this year.
– Murray’s Heavy Black Hellgrammite size 4
– Shenk’s White Streamer size 4
– Murray’s Olive Marauder size 6
– Magnum Hog Sucker Streamer size 4
– Murray’s Black Madtom Sculpin Streamer size 4
As long as the smallmouth bass rivers continue to run at a full level, I fish these these on a Scientific Anglers Sonar Sink 30 Warm Tip Fly Line in 200 grains with a Murray’s Fluorocarbon 6 foot 2X Sinking Line Leader. Once the stream level drops I fish these flies on a Scientific Anglers Mastery Bass Bug Taper Fly Line with a Murray’s Bright Butt 9 foot 2X Leader.
Check out our Smallmouth Bass On The Stream Fly Fishing Schools, Bass Fishing On The Shenandoah River Workshop. Also check out Learn To Cast and Rig Tackle Workshop and Half Day On The Stream Fly Fishing Lessons.
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Harry Murray
Murray’s Fly Shop
PO Box 156
121 South Main Street
Edinburg, Virginia 22824
Phone Number: 540-984-4212
Email Address: info@murraysflyshop.com
Website: www.murraysflyshop.com
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