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Post by jharford on Jan 14, 2012 20:23:26 GMT -5
Has anyone tied any jigs for winter Float and Fly? I am tying a few and would like to see some pics or get any suggestions.
thx
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Post by krebsie on Jan 15, 2012 17:02:43 GMT -5
don't exactly know what a Float and Fly is J. Enlighten me!
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Post by prybis on Jan 15, 2012 18:34:56 GMT -5
Float and Fly is a cold water bass fishing technique. You can use it for any fish. The fly is usually a 1/16 ounce craft fur and feather jig. You cast this under a float using spinning gear. They usually use a rod that is at least 8 ft in length.
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Post by jharford on Jan 17, 2012 3:05:17 GMT -5
 Here are some float and fly jigs from the Indiana Smallmouth Alliance site. Float and Fly is a winter smallmouth fishing technique. The jig is floated under a float and fished very slowly about 1 to 2 ft off the bottom. Tim Holschlag uses this method with a fly rod and has had some good success. |
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Post by krebsie on Jan 17, 2012 22:42:27 GMT -5
Ah ha, jig fishin! Float and fly is like calling a janitor a sanitary engineer. LOL don't understand where the "Fly" part comes in though? Fish for crappies like that all the time, with a 5' spinning rod a Jig and a bobber. But we call it jig fishin! Ok I'll quit razzin ya, and we'll call it float and fly.. still don't get the fly part.
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Post by krebsie on Jan 20, 2012 6:53:33 GMT -5
Come on Prybis, thought you would have a "come back" for that comment.
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Post by coop on Jan 21, 2012 9:27:13 GMT -5
I have had good luck using large dry flies for the floats in this winters mix. I use some large Dry Fly of Elk hair with
a body of bright Z lion Orange, To that I use circa 6 feet of tippet of Varias 12 Lbs 1X to a Large Brass Bead Pheasant Tail Nymph or a Zebra Nymph. I Placed a little stick on foam strike indicator at the end of the leader. So that is a floater that is working for me on both Bass and Walleye. Not to bad to cast. I keep my eye on the indicator not the fly. Two fishes targets! I am using a 7 wt, 9 footer to fish for Bass. Fishing both streams and Strip Pits and this one is working. See ya all!
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Post by prybis on Jan 21, 2012 12:45:45 GMT -5
There is nothing wrong with jig fishing Krebsie. I have no problems with it. Seeing as I have been promoted from dumb arse truck driver to Transportation Relocating Specialist I thought there was no need for such comment. But, since you brought it up, I am wondering when you where going to come out of the closet and admit to jig fishing or using live bait with your fly rod. I have all ready come out and admitted to using rubber on a fly hook to catch fish.
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Post by krebsie on Jan 21, 2012 16:27:55 GMT -5
LOLOLOL OK now you know. But I'm tellin ya the sweet corn fly is my favorite!!
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Post by prybis on Jan 21, 2012 16:53:49 GMT -5
So what brand do you like best? Also is the regular sweet kernel corn better than the sweet cream corn? I myself am a fan of the Fresh Lite brand.
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Post by barryl on Jan 22, 2012 12:55:16 GMT -5
They both suck compared to the fuse fly ;D (warning not to be used in heavily populated areas or near DNR personal) legal: poster disclaims ever using or having any knowledge of any such fly or materials contained within.  |
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Post by krebsie on Jan 23, 2012 7:20:32 GMT -5
Hey Boom Boom Barrys back on the sight!! ,,,,,,,, LOL but you aught to see this guy double haulin with short fast burnin fuse!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
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Post by radioflyer on Jan 23, 2012 8:25:17 GMT -5
Barry, I use 'fuse flies' all the time but, man...they're rough on your tippet! And Prybis. I try to fly fish with bee moths but you can't double haul them...pops em right off!  rf |
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