Smallmouth and largemouth bass love hitting some crazy-looking flies. Here are the 20 best bass patterns ever created. Join the 1871 Club Now : Members-only Hats, 2x F&S Issues & $15 Merch Credit ...

3. Popper/Diver. This is a given. Whenever you can get a smallie to hit on top, you are in for a lot of fun. A Diver fly will dive down a few inches on the strip and then float back up.

Fly Fishing Gear for Bass A 7 or 8-weight rod is perfect for throwing air-resistant poppers. That size rod will deliver large flies and have the backbone to pull strong, heavy fish out of weeds ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Stormtracker8 Meteorologist Matt DiNardo was joined by Captain Simón Valencia of Current Culture Fly Shop on Wednesday to discuss fly fishing for shad and striped bass.