| The Beetle |
| When the summer months approach, so do beetles. Fish The Beetle across and upstream, close to the bank, in a dead drift manner. Let the fly continue downstream while you mend line. If the water is quiet, give The Beetle a small twitch every 10 foot or so. I assure you that smallmouth will rise to The Beetle. Tied in sizes 6-10. |
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| Red Fox Comparadun |
| The Red Fox Comparadun is a dry fly that imitates a May Fly that hatches on the South Branch. It is tied completely from red fox hair trapped on the banks of the South Branch. This fly works best when the smallies are sipping from the surface during a May Fly hatch. It sets low in the water which gives a better profile to the fish. Fish it dead drift. Tied in size 12. |
| White Wulff |
| The White Wulff is probably the most productive dry fly on the South Branch. Late summer evenings brings a hatch of large white millers. When this happens, fish the White Wulff. Don't worry about it staying on top of the water. I've had some of my best success when it sinks( a little). Tied in size 10. |
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| The Moose |
| This is an excellent fly for both smallmouth and trout. Moose hair is the primary hair used. 4X hook size 6. Weighted. |
| Abbey's Delight |
| Streamers are very productive on the South Branch, particularly in the fall. Abbey's Delight has caught her share. Best results in pools and runs using a stripping action. Vary the retrieve until you find the one that works best. Retrieves vary on any given day. Tied on size 2/0 salmon hook. |
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| Streamer X |
| Streamer X is another South Branch streamer. The wing is made entirely of fox hair. Fox hair is very fine and when wet lays close to the fly body. Size 8 on 6x hook. |
| Carl's Hopper |
| Grasshoppers during the months of September and October are one of the favorite foods of the smallmouth bass. When the hoppers are active during the afternoon and early evening hours, give Carl's Hopper a try. Tied in sizes 6 & 8 on a 4X hook |
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| Stinger |
| The Stinger is heavely weighted and works well in faster water and riffles. Tied on 3x hook in size 6-8. |
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