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jbjb{x{x If you re a big bass angler and you haven t tried a fly rod, you re missing out
on some of Kansas most exciting fishing. During cooler months, minnow imitations are deadly
in shallow water. But with summer s heat, big top water flies bring out the best in
fishing action. Tie on a popper or a deer hair bug, and a 9-foot, 5-wt. fly rod may
be your ticket to unforgettable memories. A float tube is a great way to sneak into
the haunts of summer bass. This allows a stealthy presentation close to bass hangouts like stumps,
stickups, and notches in floating moss. Early and late day are the best times. Drop a three-inch
fly into a good spot, let it sit a moment, and twitch it back. But keep a firm grip on
the rod, and be ready to hang on. Bass of all sizes will hit top water flies, and you
ll c atch your share of little ones. These usually sip the fly, causing little ruckus.
But when a lunker rises for the take, it s a different story. Now, the water explodes,
and you ll likely get jump after jump at eye level from the float tube. There s just nothing
like it. When a big bass runs deep on a fly rod, you ll feel power that far surpasses
what s normal on typical, short and stout bass rods. A five-pounder will provide a fight
you ll never forget, sometimes tailwalking, sometimes jumping, sometimes surging for the
bottom. Since they ll often pull you into the moss or brush to escape, it s a good idea
to use 10-pound tippet for topwater fishing. Still not convinced? Watch a few of the battles
experienced in an hour on a recent evening in a Kansas pond: (Scenes) Kansas topwater
flyfishing get hooked on this outdoor passion! m Mike Blair for KDWPT. :pVn If you re a big
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