Texas Freshwater Fly Fishing

It is the Year of the Rio and summer is now firmly upon us. It is a great time to get out on the water to target some Rio Grande Cichlids ! But where do you begin? Here is Texas Freshwater Fly Fishing 's Brief Guide to Rio Grande Cichlid on the Fly.

Tying the Silly Bugger in Olive (Pat's Original)

It's time for another Tuesday Tie! Today we are tying a Silly Bugger. It is a great fly for bass, Guads, Largemouth, Smallmouth, and more. I have had a ton of success on this fly in many variations of colors. I usually fish it slower and deeper, but you can take weight away and fish it more like a streamer. Hope you learn something, and I hope you enjoy! Be sure to check back every Tuesday for another Tuesday Tie with TFFF! Ingredients Hook: Umpqua U555 Size #8 (can tie on various sizes, brands, and styles) Thread: Olive Weight: Bead Head in Gold (can vary the size) | Lead (or lead-free) Weighted Wire Tail: Grizzly Marabou in Olive Rib: Thin Wire in Black Body: Crystal Antron Chenille in Light Olive Skirt: Sili Legs Nymph, Lt. Olive Barred Steps Place bead head on hook and then hook into vice. (optional: add weighted wire to hook shank for more weight now) Wrap from front of the hook to just before the bend. Tie in Marabou tail. Tail length shou...

Largemouth Bass Catch Odds

Their is no doubt, the Largemouth Bass is the king of "sportfish" in Texas. More people fish for Largemouth Bass than any other species.

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