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Here is the full video from the earlier post! Started the trip intending to test another simple fly pattern. But, was stopped short when I lost the fly after hooking a fish. No worries, had the Simpler Foam Fly in the fly box. Tied it on the 4wt combo and caught and released a few… [read more]

The other day I tied a variant of a Foam Grasshopper Pattern that used a rectangle shaped foam pattern to make a two segment body. It worked well on Bluegill and a Bass, too! Taking it one step simpler, shortened the rectangle so I could tie the pattern with only one body segment. The end… [read more]

Pond fishing with the 4wt Fly Rod and Reel! Wanted to try a simple fishing fly that did not require lots of material! Took a rectangle cutout of 2mm closed cell foam and tied it on to a size 12 hook. Added legs… then fished it to a bed of Bluegill. It works!

Answering the mail from questions that have come in from folks, hope this helps…. do post in the comments if there are more questions. Where purchased? Porta-Bote, Suzuki Outboard TeamWhat was the total cost? 839.81 TTLWhy did I buy it? Light weight and convenient, works on 12 foot Jon BoatTrolling Motor compared to Outboard Motor?… [read more]

Still breaking in the new Suzuki 2.5hp Outboard but finally got to go fishing, too! Started out catch bait – Shad, at the boat ramp. Then, ran to a few submerged trees for a chance at Crappie. No luck on the Crappie, so opted to run the motor a little before deciding to anchor in… [read more]

Number 20 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips…. This week it’s tips 88 through 93!Tip 88: Getting to the Bottom of ThingsTip 89: Time on Water Equals Fish, Part 1Tip 90: Time on Water Equals Fish, Part 2Tip 91: Switch Bugs on an Obvious RefusalTip… [read more]

Fished a new place for the first time, Airfield Park in Fort Worth, Texas. Mainly small Sunfish, Bluegill, and Longear… and a Bass! Started with Roostertails, Beetlespins, Micro Crankbaits, and a Foam Spider. Ended with a Near Deere casting with the Dual Micro Fly Rod used as a Micro Flyrod! Fun stuff!

Fishing updates and related activities from the Team! Finally made it to the local lake to run the 2.5hp Suzuki Outboard. So far so good!

A quick upgrade to the old jon boat… seat clamps, padded seat, and a diy tool to tighten the bolts easier. Really comfortable, plus can move it from the bow to stern seat easily!

More fishing with the Dual BFS Micro Fly Rod. Fished micro crankbaits – Rebel Crawdad, Walmart Minnow, and a Rapala Husky Jerk. Was a tough go with the Rebel Crawdad’s barbless hook and keeping the fish on the hook. Did get several with the minnow crankbaits!