Shimmering Minnow

The Smallmouth Bass (Microterus Dolomieu) is without doubt, one of the most popular freshwater fish in North America. As a “gamefish” the smallmouth is one of the hardest fighting freshwater species and highly sought after by longrodders and conventional fishermen alike. Smallmouth also play a large part in the overall US fishing industry, as several major fishing tournaments are centered in prime smallmouth lakes and rivers.

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The Big Streamer Trend

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In their very origin, streamers are American and it’s of course been decades since they moved across the pond to Europe. And for a good reason. Streamers are excellent fish catchers, catch fish (big ones) that other flies rarely catch, they imitate prey that are on many predatory fish’s menu and they are great fun to fish and tie.

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