foambug 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 ok i am finishing up my box (i go from big to lilttle )i am looking for nymph patters for smallmouth ...also pics please an/or recipes ....thanks in advance ...michael /foambug....i am also in face book Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smalliestalker 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 bob clouser has a nymph pattern that is killer......it's on the web.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Legg 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 In general, I like bigger nymphs for smallmouths... stonefly patterns, dragonflies, larger end of the caddis and mayfly patterns. I have had less success with small patterns with smallmouths, unlike trout which devour tiny flies like they're munching popcorn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidewaterfly 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 David, I also have more success with big nymphs. A Montana Nymph with rubber legs tied on a size 4 or 6, 2 or 3X long hook works real good. Big & buggy is what you need for Smallmouths. I have the most success with black or olive nymphs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianMyers 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 Clouser swimming nymph Clouser type nymph using marabou for tail Black rubber legs Bitch Creek nymph Bitch Creek Nymph- SEE PAGE 5 Woolly worms and Hares ears in sizes 4-8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSzymczyk 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 big, ugly ones in black, olive, and brown. You can get as fancy as you want, or keep it as simple as you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyboY 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2010 agreed a large nymph... preferably a stonefly or damselfly nymph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianMyers 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2010 Almost forgot this one. Beadhead Greenie Weenie I had this locally recomended to me for carp but I keep getting smallmouth,rock bass and sunnies on it. Size 10 Mustad 3906B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoSmith 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2010 http://www.flytyingforum.com/pattern9134.html Throw some heavier eyes on this for bass. They will eat it up for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cussfly16 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2010 Kevin Howells Big Nasty, and Stoneymite..DRO Should find them on there.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flytyer14 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2010 Bucktail and squirrel tail streamers....although simple...are killer on largemouths and smallmouths in some of the rivers and lakes I fish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcflyguy 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2010 I would try a size 4 soft hackle hares ear :headbang: :headbang: FC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Knisely 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 One of the nicest smallies I ever caught was on the good ol' BH Prince Nymph, size 10 or 12. You'll end up picking up a bunch of bream, but all sizes of fish grab it. I strip it in slow through the calmer pools of warmwater creeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites