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For largemouth and smallmouth bass, we recommend a 6WT, 7WT, or 8WT fly rod, depending on the size of the flies you’re swinging. Choose a 6WT rod if you’re fishing only smallmouth since your flies will be smaller and slimmer. Choose a 7WT or 8WT rod if you’re fishing both or only largemouth.
Use a full sinking fly line or sink-tip line with 0X or 1X leader.
Yes: You need a sinking fly line or sink-tip fly line for bass to drop your fly down where your target lurks. If you’re fishing shallower waters, a sink-tip fly line should be adequate. For deeper waters, select the full sinking fly line.
Use 0X or 1X leader for bass.
Yes, anglers use tippet when fly fishing for bass. Determine the size tippet you need using the “Rule of 3:” Divide your fly size by 3. For example, a size 18 fly requires a 6x tippet.
Explore the Bass Fly-Fishing Collection at Orvis to find fly rods, reels, fly patterns, and fishing clothing designed to help you target bass. Our celebrated line of Helios fly rods offers accuracy and power for the expert angler, but the novice will find the Recon and Clearwater fly rods still offer impressive performance at budget-friendly prices. Select the best fly-fishing line, leader, and tippet for bass from our PRO, Hydros, and Clearwater fly lines. Browse the best fly patterns for bass, featuring proven imitation species, like poppers and streamers, effective at earning strikes from large- and smallmouths. You’ll also find the best wading boots, clothing, and outerwear for every bass fly-fishing excursion. Our PRO line of fishing clothing for men and women offers UPF 50-rated hoodies, shirts, and fleece made for your day on the water, in seasons-spanning weights that promise comfort in punishing heat or for cool-weather fly fishing. Enjoy sure footing and comfort outfitted in wading boots or shoes from our bass collection, designed with advanced technologies to offer traction on slippery surfaces, impressive stability, maximum arch support, and a lighter weight to minimize fatigue over long hours of hiking and fishing.