"...dyed-in-the-wool gear guys are amazed at
the effectiveness of fly tactics on bass."
Another interesting thing about the area’s bass fishery is their
availability in both lakes and rivers. This gives anglers huge
opportunities to hone their skills in many different situations. It also
opens up an abundance of territory using the same tackle, which is
helpful for the budget-minded angler. Just ask Luke, my coworker at
the fly shop, and he will tell you, “The bead head olive wooly bugger is
always hatching. Well, at least when the Todd’s Wiggle Minnow bite is
off.”
First thing you’ll notice when Luke cracks his bass box is the amount
of well chewed olive buggers and Firetiger Wiggle Minnows, but then
you’ll notice crayfish, sculpins, and poppers below. He laughs and
jokes, “They’ve all got a reason in the right