Smallmouth Bass on the Fly
Of course, you can chase smallmouth bass on the fly year-round, but, for many anglers, summertime is synonymous with smallmouth on the fly. If you enjoy explosive visual eats, there is nothing better than watching a smallmouth inhale a topwater bug. For those willing to brave the heat, fishing topwater bugs on the fly offers a great opportunity to sightfish and target the biggest fish in the river.
Informative Interviews
At The Articulate Fly, we can help you make the most of your time on the water. We have interviewed some of the best smallmouth anglers in the game today: OGs like Blane Chocklett, Mike Schultz of Schultz Outfitters, Chris Willen and Brian Shumaker of Susquehanna River Guides and young guns like Josh Pfeiffer of Frontier Anglers, Matt Reilly, Brendan Ruch, Austin Conrad of Virginia Trophy Guides and Jake Villwock of Relentless Fly Fishing.
Timely Fishing Reports
We have teamed up with Matt Reilly and Brendan Ruch to offer the Southwest Virginia Fishing Report and the Ruch Report, so you have the best information on conditions and tactics before you head out. Even if you don't live in Southwest Virginia or Pennsylvania, these reports can help you up your game on your home waters. While the timing of events varies by region, the smallmouth season follows a similar pattern whereever you are.
Tying Predator Streamers
If you are obsessed on the tying front, you should check out our new podcast, The Butcher Shop, where dissect one predator fly pattern with its designer. We have been fortunate to have Blane on to take a deep dive into the T-Bone, Tommy Lynch on to discuss the Drunk & Disorderly, Russ Maddin on to talk all things Circus Peanut and Fletcher Sams on to share the Tweaker.
More Great Smallmouth Content
Check out more of our great smallmouth content on The Articulate Fly!
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Summer will be over before you know it! Get out there a stick a few!
PC: Brendan Ruch
Marvin Cash
Host & Producer
Marvin founded The Articulate Fly in 2018 to support the fly fishing community with fly fishing podcasts, blogs and fishing reports for both novice and expert fly fishermen.
While our guests include national personalities such as Blane Chocklett, Landon Mayer and George Daniel, we also focus on regional personalities of interest to Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, Mountain West and Southeastern anglers.
If we can help you on your fly fishing journey, don’t hesitate to drop us a line.
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