The best rod!

I just got into fly fishing, I'm up in Dallas, I carry a 5wt with my Ultralight and Bassrod when I walk Creeks and Banks, a San Juan Worm is the only thing Ive thrown with the fly rod and Ive caught small to medium bass, but it kills panfish, so far the biggest has been a 4 pound Red Ear Sunfish. Glad I found your channel as I want to start targeting bass with the fly rod

Excellent advice. As a trout guy with 3-5wt rods, those heavy streamers and poppers I’m finding hard to turn over. Will step up to something more like a 7-8. Thanks for the guidance

This is exactly right. I have 6 wt and 8 wt rods for bass but a 7 wt would be ideal if you are just starting out. The only thing I would add is that it's nice to have a fighting butt even on a 6 wt for fighting and landing these wonderful fish.

Thanks Alvin? I live on the Nolichucky river here in Tennessee . Bigger smallmouth water, love that 7 and 8 wt. the 8wt handles it all.

I use an 8+ Sage Payload down here in Canyon Lake.

Nice explanation especially the part about use what you have and then go from there. Thanks for sharing

also been fly fishing for smallmouths for about 45 years.... 7 was more or less an all-around and it still is. Built an 8 this winter even though it seemed maybe a little too much. These days there is so much overlap in what "weight" actually means- I've caught a ton of smallmouths to 20" this year and 8wt is absolutely not overkill. Yes I've caught more than a few 20+ on a 5wt too... but it comes down to effectively casting bigger/heavier/more-massive flies - and I'm not a huge fan of "bigger is better". So much appreciate Alvin's real world, no BS approach to chasing fish with fly gear. Use what you have, and just go catch fish!

Currently using a 7 wt. throwing deer hair poppers. My question is how to maximize my casting distance. I struggle maintaining a consistent loop which kills my distance and accuracy. Been loving the content thanks for sharing

I use a 9’ 8 wt for bass. I went with an 8wt because I also wanted to target pike, except I haven’t came across any 😂. I’d also like to get into steelhead fishing with it!

Love the videos, keep up the great work. Tight lines

Been a bass angler for 14 years. Finally moved to a state with trout streams and stocked ponds. Was thinking bfs but fly looks awesome what would you recommend as a trout and bass fly rod for both species. Usually fishing small to mid size stream and rivers. Also stocked ponds! Just found your videos gave a like and subscribe. Any advice would be appreciated! Keep up the content man!

Great video and answer! Used a 9wt today on choke canyon! Made my life easier against the wind and on long stretches of shallow water. Keep up the great work.

How's about line type?? Floating, sink tip, intermediate, or full sinking all work in certain situations, but I stick with a floating line with a sink tip leader to a fairly short tippet for most situations other than poppers.

I don’t really bass fish much but I really like the glass rods for saltwater - I think they’re pretty fun for any fish you can really bend the rod hard on. Get yo bassmaster on.

Thanks alvin

I like the advice, use the on you have…I use my 9’ 9 wt for bass, because thats what I have for inshore fish. Thanks!

I certainly enjoy fishing fiberglass in 7 or 8wts for bass. Your suggestion is spot on. You can't go wrong with a graphite 9' 7wt for bass.

I usually take my 6wt salt hd out for bass in the local ponds. It’s my surf fishing rod and great all around however my old sage 890rp is my favorite for those big large mouth.

I have a 4wt for trout, bluegill, crappie, & smaller bass. I have an 8wt for smallmouth & largemouth bass.

I knew the answer but thanks for breaking it down 🤙🏾

Love your content! Started fly fishing two years ago and love the complexity. I’m just down the road from you in NB. I’ve been using a 5 weight, but have lost good fish on it, (caught good fish on it too!) naturally I have an 8 weight being shipped as we speak. Any tips for gar on the fly? Keep up the good work!

I’m a 4, 6, 8 weight type. I feel like 6 weight is the most versatile rod for trout and bass, 8 is best for bass. The 3, 5, 7 combo feels under gunned at each step for those species if you want some flexibility of throwing bigger flies. That said, of course I have a 5 weight! Enjoy your videos, thank you!

Love the channel. My experience fishing summers here in Texas is fish are shallow early, go deep in the heat of the afternoon, and move back to the shallows in the evening. Am i wrong?

I have fly rods from 4,5,6,7 & 8 wt rods. Caught my biggest trout on a 6. Biggest bass on the 8. But the 7 is the one I use the most. More fish and more variety of fish on it than any other.

6wt, 9’, preferably a Loop or Sage.

Nice info

My favorite is a 2wt, here in the local ditches!

Love my 8wt for the hogs and my 2wt when i want a bigger fight!

Thanks 😉

So, you spoke a lot about the proper weight rods, but I’m curious if you have a preference in terms of rod action. I own everything from a 4 to a 10, and they’re all very modern, fast action rods. I’m curious about trying a moderate or moderate-fast 7 weight, but I don’t just want to throw money at it. What are your feelings about moderate versus fast action rods for bass fishing? I appreciate any insights you can offer.

Personally i love my 6wt for fishing my local smallmouth river but i do find myself wanting to get a beefier rod for the potential of carp fishing and pike fishing. I think i need to get myself and 8wt to fill out my quiver.. just dont tell the wife 😂

I watch to hear you laugh. Then I settle in for business and listen carefully. Skip a size is good info.

I thought you were going to say, "what ever fly rod you have!"🤣 I still think a 6wt is the best all around rod that allows people on a budget to buy 1 rod and fish it!!!!

Best rod? the one in my hand of course.