One of the best ways to learn more about your favorite sport is by watching a few DVDs. Coupled with reading from your favorite blog (Us, Of Course!) you’ll be well on your way to tackling your local honey holes. Take a look at some of the largemouth bass, and panfish fly fishing DVDs I think you should have in your arsenal.
Panfish and Bass Fly Fishing with Larry Dahlberg
Larry Dahlberg knows catching big fish, especially with a fly rod. This DVD, put together by Scientific Anglers, teaches you what you need to know to target your favorite warmwater species: Panfish & Bass. Larry Dahlberg takes you through the basics of fly fishing for both species, including a wide range of knot tying techniques, when and where to use which types of flies, and quite a few tips to help you on your local waters.
Bass: The Movie
What do you get when you put together 7 of the worlds best bass anglers, pairing them together on a boat to see who can catch the most fish? BASS: The Movie. Fly rod pros are teamed up with spin rod pros to see who comes out on top in a fast paced, great production. BASS: The Movie takes place in California, and takes you to the California Delta, and Southern California’s waters where the trophy fish are known to roam.
Handcrafting Effective Bass Flies with Lefty Kreh & Mike Huffman
Lefty Kreh is among the top legends, right next to Larry Dalhberg. This DVD, produced by White River Fly Shop, is a step-by-step instructional that teaches you how to tie several highly effect bass patterns, and the techniques used to construct them. It features interviews with each tyer, and helpful tips from the master on fly fishing, Lefty Kreh. The 90 minute DVD will help you approach your fly tying bench with confidence.
Fly Fishing for Bass & Panfish’ with Skip and Carol Morris
The lovely couple, Skip and Carol Morris put together the DVD “Fly Fishing For Bass And Panfish” to help you learn everything you need to know about catching both species on your local waters. From the basics on gear, flies, lines, casting, and techniques, to the more advanced tips that you’ll only learn by knowing what to look for when you’re out for the day. If you’re a trout angler looking to catch a few bass, you’ll love this DVD.
Hooked On Fly Tying – Deer Hair Bass Bugs
Ask any fly angler how long it took them to learn the art of tying flies, and I can guarantee you that not a single person will tell you “overnight”. This is especially true with larger, more complex deer hair bass bugs. Chris Helm, also known as the “Deer Hair Guru” takes you through the steps you need to learn how to tie two super-effective bugs, the Deer Hair Popper, and Deer Hair Sunfish. The 60 minute long DVD flows smoothly making it excellent for beginner tyers.