Bass Bug Journal

Bass-O-Lantern

2011-11-13T04:55:00.001-08:00


Saw This On The Field and Stream site and Couldn't Resist

Bass Bug Fishing

2011-11-11T04:31:00.000-08:00

After quite a search, I finally found an acceptable copy of Joe Brooks seminal work, Bass Bug Fishing (1947) (if anyone can call such a book a “seminal” work). At any rate, mine is not in quite as good a condition (the dust jacket has some damage but has been restored), but the book itself is in great condition.
“Bass bugs have “IT.” They have a tremendous appeal for both fish and man. They tying of them seems to bring forth the latent inventive genius of all those who go in for making bugs. The fashioning of a bass bug calls for a delicate hand and a vivid imagination. To be able to turn out a perfect one is an art. It also requires a lot of hard work.” Joe Brooks from Bass Bug Fishing (Page 9).
Also just found and purchased, an autographed/inscribed copy of A.D. Livingston’s 1977 book entitled Tying Bugs and Flies for Bass – it should be here next week. I’m a little more than a third of the way through acquiring my collection (every book about fly fishing for black bass species), with I feel the three most difficult in hand – 1925 Cal Johnson, 1947 Brooks, 1968 Tom Nixon.

Bass Bug Boxes

2011-07-01T06:47:00.000-07:00

I have been looking around for some storage systems for larger flies, and that won't tear up after a short period of use. I have heard about Cliff's boxes for a while, and decided to take the plunge - I first ordered this Crab Shack - just right for a day on the water, and fits in a large pocket -

I will be spending the next week at Callaway Gardens up in Georgia and spending some time fishing with Kent Edmonds of www.flyfishga.com - I will be sure to let you know how this box holds up to some abuse -

BBJ T-Shirts!

2011-06-27T09:02:00.001-07:00

2011-06-27T03:51:00.001-07:00

TFO Releases New BVK Fly Reels

2011-06-16T03:20:00.000-07:00

During the development stage of the now highly acclaimed BVK series of rods, TFO quickly realized the need for a series of reels to complement the rod's standards in terms of performance, light-weight, quality and affordability. Temple Fork Outfitters is pleased to introduce the new BVK super large arbor reels.

BVK reels are precision machined from bar stock aluminum. The clear silver anodized frames and spools are ported to eliminate excess weight. Equally at home in both fresh and salt waters the super large arbor design provides faster line pick up and helps the maintenance free drag system work at a more constant pressure that standard arbor reels. Delrin/Stainless stacked discs make the drag silky smooth and the one way clutch bearing makes engagement instant and left to right hand conversion simple.

Their are three models available.
The BVK SLA I has a spool diameter of 3.3-inches, weighs 4.6-ounces, and matches well with a WF4F fly line and 75-yards of backing. MSRP is set at $230, spare spools will retail for $130.
The BVK SLA II has a spool diameter of 3.75-inches, weighs 4.9-ounces, and matches well with a WF6F fly line and 200 yards of backing. It has a MSRP of $240, and $150 for a spare spool.
The BVK SLA III has a spool diameter of 4.1-inches, weighs 5.2-ounces, and matches well with a WF8F fly line and 205 yards of backing. The reel retails for $250, and $160 for spare spools.
For more information on the BVK reels or any other of Temple Fork’s product line, visit your local TFO dealer or visit the TFO Web site.

Boone Fat Frog

2011-06-10T04:26:00.000-07:00

This is a Boone Spoone Fat Frog – It was sent to me by Boone a couple of years ago. Unfortunately they seem to no longer be in business, but you can get a good idea of constructing this fly just by looking at it - ed.

Construction Notes: Looks pretty simple even if you have little tying experience – more construction than tying for sure.
Hook: #2, 1/0 Bass hook – wide gap
Tail and Legs: Rubber Skirt Material
Body: Sheet foam – cut to shape and folded over
Eyes: Google eyes from the craft store
Weed Guard: light wire

Fishing Notes: Cast it next to a tree, let it sit, jiggle it – ka-pow!

Flymage.com

2011-06-06T10:32:00.000-07:00

Check out this online magazine - www.flymage.net - nice piece on European Bass fishing - killer Clousers -

Froggie Popper

2009-08-28T09:01:00.000-07:00

"By far the majority of largemouth bass taken on fly rods are caught with surface bugs of some kind." - Charles Waterman, Black Bass & the Fly Rod, 1993.

Black and Red Cork

2009-06-15T03:25:00.001-07:00

Popper #3 - Stippled Popper Collection

2009-06-02T04:27:00.001-07:00

Tied this one last summer and had great success with it on the water. White krystal chenille, white bucktail, red krystal flash - killer combo -