Early Season Smallmouth Bass Fly Assortment Maps

Early Season Smallmouth Bass Fly Assortment MapsI wrote an article on early season smallmouth bass fishing on Virginia's rivers which is geared toward the months of April through mid June. This is the time of year that anglers can catch some nice size smallmouth looking for a mouthful after a long winter. This article is featured in my book Fly Fishing the Shenandoah River for Smallmouth Bass. This assortment includes the flies listed in the article in a 6 compartment fly box with the flies

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STYLE: 6 Panel

simply leave out the step of adding the heavy eyes

Flash Blend Baitfish Brush – Simplify Tying Lifelike Baitfish Patterns

Front strap zinger docking station

Retractable Cord: High-strength nylon cord extends smoothly and retracts automatically

and a premium selection of hooks and materials

Orvis Clearwater II Reel (Charcoal gray)

"A wealth of material which will enable the fly fisher to easily expand his knowledge of aquatic insects

midweight fabric for long-lasting wear

this book shares proven techniques developed over decades on Virginia’s rivers and streams