By the time August arrives, smallmouth bass fly fishing is mostly about topwater strikes and concentrating on areas around grass beds. As damselflies and dragonflies swarm the riverbanks and grass beds, hungry smallmouth bass line up along the edges looking for a big meal.
This selection packs our favorite, high-producing topwater bugs and sub-surface nymphs for late summer river action.
What's Included:
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1 - Shenandoah Blue Popper (Size 4)
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1 - Shenandoah Chartreuse Chugger (Size 4)
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1 - Murray's Chugger Frog (Size 4)
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1 - Murray's Dragonfly Dry (Size 8)
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2 - Damsel Olive Nymphs (Size 10)
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1 - Olive Dragonfly Nymph (Size 6)
Rigging & Guide Tips
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Leader Setup: Cast the Size 4 and 6 topwater bugs using a Bright Butt 9ft 1X or 2X Leader to turn over these larger profiles smoothly in the summer heat.
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Pro Dropper Rig: Tie a 18-inch section of tippet off the bend of your Shenandoah Blue Popper or Chugger and hang one of the olive nymphs below it. It's the ultimate combination for triggering aggressive surface explodes or subtle subsurface takes on the same pass.