Fly-Fishing for Bass-Arizona Style

Arizona Bass Lake
Arizona Bass Lake

The heat is on on our Southern Arizona Bass Lakes,the LMB’s for the most part are out of the spawning mode and are now busy feeding on baitfish,Damsel and Dragoon flies ..frogs to.

Tish likes to get out and enjoys being  in the boat
Tish likes to get out and enjoys being in the boat

This is a prefect time to fish for Bass with fly rod as the Bass are cruising and chowing  food sources near shoreline reeds and weed beds.Using flies that are presented just below the surface  seems to be the ticket.Poppers cast into liking looking ambush spots are also getting eaten.

Nervous water
Nervous water created by Bass chasing baitfish 
LMB
LMB

This is provides a lot of opportunities for Fly-Rodders.All you need is a 6-8 weight rod,floating lines for all.Throw in some Streamers & Poppers and you are set.

LMB Hook -Up
LMB Hook -Up
Streamers
Streamers

Mornings and evenings are best as the Bass are out on the prowl and working the shallows.The big holy shit fish are there and can catch you off guard and hand you your ass.

LMB
LMB

The Drill on the lakes is to work along the shoreline casting into the structure then strip in.You also need to be scanning the surface looking for the tell tale sign of Bass chasing baitfish schools,creating nervous water then cast in.

Streamer eater
Streamer eater
Structure
Structure worthy of several casts 

Crappie are also out there and more than willing to eat a fly.Although they don’t fight as hard as MR. Bass they are a lot of fun to catch and can be very aggressive.Get out there and enjoy the fishing you won’t be disappointed!

LMB
LMB