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How Do You Work Topwater Bass Flies
Top water has got to be the most exciting way to fish for bass on the fly rod. Selecting what fly you are going to use is very important. You should take into consideration both the water clarity and the weather. Our personal favorite type of top water fly is the diver, sometimes called a slider. These flies float while at rest but dive an inch or so under the water when jerked. They also create a sort of plopping sound when jerked under the surface. Which ever top water bass bug you choose, they should almost always be fished the same way. They should be cast near a structure such as rocks, logs, or weeds. As soon as your fly hits the water, be ready to set the hook for bass often hit right away. If no sign of a fish, let it sit until the ripples have cleared, give the fly a quick twitch. Usually this is when a nearby bass will hit. If after a couple seconds you notice no bass, jerk again and let it sit for a bit. Keep doing this by using different jerks. Example: You may use a short and quick jerk and let it rest for three seconds but then you will use a longer harder jerk and let sit for only one or two seconds. Sometimes you may want to give more than one jerk before letting the fly rest for a bit. Work your fly like this until you are five feet or so from the structure you are fishing and then cast again.
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