Fly Fishing for Bass is the first and only website devoted entirely to chasing North America’s black bass species with a fly rod. Bass are the most popular freshwater sport fish in the United States, yet for decades they’ve taken a back seat in the fly fishing world to trout and saltwater species. We think it’s long past time they got the spotlight they deserve. This site exists as a comprehensive resource and cultural home for bass fly anglers, featuring insights from biologists, guides, professional anglers, industry experts, and everyday fishermen who share a love for this fish.
In a media world where most bass content is driven by the tournament scene and the industries that fund it, and where much of fly fishing writing drips with a little too much poetic contrivance, Fly Fishing for Bass is committed to telling stories in plain, honest language. We’re not here to sell you reels or chase literary awards. We’re here to talk about a fun fish in the beautiful waters it inhabits.
The Best Bass Flies: Inside Blue Line Fly Co.’s Alabama-Born Revolution
Born on the banks of Lake Guntersville, Blue Line Fly Co. set out to make bass flies that actually fit the way Southern anglers fish. Co-founder Adam Hudson explains how movement, material, and design separate smallmouth bass flies and still-water bass fishing flies—and why the best bass flies come from understanding the fish, not following tradition.