Fly Rod White Bass

[Saltydawg]

I am a fly fishing novice. I have only targeted trout in the past. Would like to get into some white bass, walleye,, crappie this spring. I have a 5 wt fly rod and regular floating line. Can someone recommend a set up for white bass fishing on the fly. Would a 5 weight rod be too light? Fly selections? Line ? Leader ? Would there be a place in sgf that could help set up my rod/reel. Does anyone go to Little Sac who could show me a few things, swap a beer ? Thanks !

[dennis boatman]

You had me at Beer...

[Wayne SW/MO]

You should be fine with a 5wt. If you don't tie try a chartreuse clouser, and if that doesn't work go home when you get tired.

[duckydoty]

You should be fine with a 5wt. If you don't tie try a chartreuse clouser, and if that doesn't work go home when you get tired.

LOL! I find that funny!

Sometimes I forget to go home when Im fishing.

[fishinwrench]

If you get hopelessly addicted to chasing whites on the fly you'll find yourself wanting a 6-7wt. Pretty soon, but you can certainly catch a few with a 5wt. and a few #6 Clousers.

[dennis boatman]

below Taylor Bridge would be a good place to start...in a few weeks...

[Nightbrew]

If you need any help with getting things set up you can always swing by plateau fly shop in springfield. Those guys are helpful and chase not trout species frequently.

[Jason R.]

My favorite setup is my 7wt with a slow full sinking line- 1fps- but a 5wt will work. All you need are a few clousers- but "jiggies" work well and so do almost all small baitfish patterns. You can catch them on a popper sometimes when they are feeling frisky. Successful clouser colors= grey over white, chart. over white, plain white- etc. Make sure your clouser has just a little flash in it. Cant wait for white bass- coming up quick.

[Saltydawg]

Thanks jason and night brew