I personally dont wait for the ripples to completely dissapear, but maybe like a 4-5 seconds pause (as if my critter is lightly stunned by its fall) before I pop it. If you also fish on spinning/baitcasting gear, there are some better topwater lures to cover water such as a spook. A popper will attract fish from 10-15 feet away (a bit more on really good days), so I'll cast it over what I think is a good "strike zone", pop it 4-5 times on that spot at random intervals. If I didnt get a strike, I move to the next strike zone :) This has worked out well for me, would love to hear other opinions :)
I'm a long time bait cast large mouth angler and I have to say that the subtle top water options available to fly anglers is very good. I'm actually swapping my bait cast top water setup to a fly setup. I've done very good with deer hair divers. The big profile and the subtle motion makes it appealing to spooky bass. Especially in shallow water. I'll throw a whopper plopper on my bait caster if I want to use top water in deep areas. But I'm getting a variety of top water flies that can produce some good noise for these situations. I'm excited to try out my top water flies this spawn season which is coming in fast.
@@isupportthecurrentthing5225 It's true that some lures make quite a splash when they hit the water! I'll be getting into fly fishing this spring. One more rod to bring onto the kayak :P
Um, the map in the beginning of the show has the Canada/US border a couple hundred miles south of where it actually is. I guess I'll need a passport to go to the cabin now haha. Great show, regardless.
Good observation, that sound is created by the "textured" flyline he is using. Similar to Sharkskin flylines, makes a noise when casting and going through guides. Personally would drive me crazy!
Nice video 👍.I did quite a bit of pike fishing on the fly rod, back in England . The best was in the summer.😄
Can I get the information to stay at this Lodge
Billy here is the link for the lodge owned by Ted Putnam: hawk-lake.com
I personally dont wait for the ripples to completely dissapear, but maybe like a 4-5 seconds pause (as if my critter is lightly stunned by its fall) before I pop it. If you also fish on spinning/baitcasting gear, there are some better topwater lures to cover water such as a spook. A popper will attract fish from 10-15 feet away (a bit more on really good days), so I'll cast it over what I think is a good "strike zone", pop it 4-5 times on that spot at random intervals. If I didnt get a strike, I move to the next strike zone :) This has worked out well for me, would love to hear other opinions :)
I'm a long time bait cast large mouth angler and I have to say that the subtle top water options available to fly anglers is very good. I'm actually swapping my bait cast top water setup to a fly setup. I've done very good with deer hair divers. The big profile and the subtle motion makes it appealing to spooky bass. Especially in shallow water. I'll throw a whopper plopper on my bait caster if I want to use top water in deep areas. But I'm getting a variety of top water flies that can produce some good noise for these situations. I'm excited to try out my top water flies this spawn season which is coming in fast.
@@isupportthecurrentthing5225 It's true that some lures make quite a splash when they hit the water! I'll be getting into fly fishing this spring. One more rod to bring onto the kayak :P
Um, the map in the beginning of the show has the Canada/US border a couple hundred miles south of where it actually is. I guess I'll need a passport to go to the cabin now haha. Great show, regardless.
Something wrong with ur rod bro. It's whistling when you strip it in.
Good observation, that sound is created by the "textured" flyline he is using. Similar to Sharkskin flylines, makes a noise when casting and going through guides. Personally would drive me crazy!
Ahh i see. Well i just caught a good 2 lb. large on conventinal tackle. Funny you’d respond at the moment. 😄