Most common??

[jdmidwest]

I've specialized in fly fishing for bass for decades. I used to guide fly fishermen on KY Lake and owned a patent on a fly/lure called a Desperate Diver. I even fished a few tournaments with a fly rod and my Divers. I've caught largemouths up to 10 pounds with them. Pictured, however, is a smallmouth from Dale Hollow Lake.

Some of my old friends who wouldn't think of anything but trout decades ago have turned to carp to get away from the crowds of "experts" choking every stream.

What kind of reel is that? Looks like an old Herter's.

[joeD]

Nice smallie. Caught out of a bass boat.

[bs1827]

Great photo rFisherk!

[rFisherk]

Thanks. That was the 20-foot Bullet I had back when I was guiding on the big lakes. The rod is a 10-weight Sage. The reel is a Valentine, a salt-water reel with a great drag system and a 3-1 multiplier crank.

[Feathers and Fins]

Love those pictures.

[fishinwrench]

Oh man, that really is a cool pic. I'm stealing it !

[DaddyO]

Aside from Trout, I've been focusing on tying a few panfish flies. All of the rain has been blowing out the rivers, but the ponds around town are in good shape. So, lot's of panfish being chased, right now.

[bs1827]

DaddyO I've also been putting the smack down on some pond panfish the past few weeks. I've caught more crappie on the fly in the past 2 trips that I did all last year.

[DaddyO]

DaddyO I've also been putting the smack down on some pond panfish the past few weeks. I've caught more crappie on the fly in the past 2 trips that I did all last year.

Nice!!

[dave potts]

I stole it too Wrench. Great photo.