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S7, Ep 54: Chasing Smallmouth: Topwater Tactics for Summer Success with Jake Villwock

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In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash welcomes back Jake Villwock from Relentless Fly Fishing for an engaging discussion on topwater smallmouth fishing as summer heats up. Jake shares his expert tips and tricks for targeting smallmouth bass, including the best times to fish frogs and the importance of matching the hatch. He also provides an update on his latest book project, which focuses on the top 50 flies for smallmouth bass, featuring contributions from various renowned fly tiers.

Listeners will gain insights into the unique fishing conditions in Pennsylvania, including the effects of recent weather patterns on the spring smallmouth season and the exciting opportunities offered by local tributaries. Jake emphasizes the significance of water temperature and observing bug activity to enhance fishing success, as well as practical techniques for presenting topwater flies effectively.

This episode is packed with valuable knowledge and anecdotes that will inspire anglers to embrace the thrill of summer smallmouth fishing.

Thanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. Use artfly20 to get 20% off of your TroutRoutes Pro membership.

To learn more about Jake and his work, check out our first interview!

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00:00 Introduction

01:30 Smallmouth Season Updates

05:02 Frog Fishing Techniques

15:16 Topwater Presentation Strategies

21:57 Non-Bug Topwater Options

23:55 Transition to Traditional Topwater

39:10 Upcoming Book Release

44:06 New MFC Fly Patterns

46:24 Relentless Guide Services Overview

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In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash welcomes back Jake Villwock from Relentless Fly Fishing for an engaging discussion on topwater smallmouth fishing as summer heats up. Jake shares his expert tips and tricks for targeting smallmouth bass, including the best times to fish frogs and the importance of matching the hatch. He also provides an update on his latest book project, which focuses on the top 50 flies for smallmouth bass, featuring contributions from various renowned fly tiers.

Listeners will gain insights into the unique fishing conditions in Pennsylvania, including the effects of recent weather patterns on the spring smallmouth season and the exciting opportunities offered by local tributaries. Jake emphasizes the significance of water temperature and observing bug activity to enhance fishing success, as well as practical techniques for presenting topwater flies effectively.

This episode is packed with valuable knowledge and anecdotes that will inspire anglers to embrace the thrill of summer smallmouth fishing.

Thanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. Use artfly20 to get 20% off of your TroutRoutes Pro membership.

To learn more about Jake and his work, check out our first interview!

All Things Social Media

Follow Relentless on Instagram and YouTube.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Support the Show

Shop on Amazon

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Subscribe to the Podcast

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Advertise on the Podcast

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In the Industry and Need Help Getting Unstuck?

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Helpful Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Smallmouth Season Updates

05:02 Frog Fishing Techniques

15:16 Topwater Presentation Strategies

21:57 Non-Bug Topwater Options

23:55 Transition to Traditional Topwater

39:10 Upcoming Book Release

44:06 New MFC Fly Patterns

46:24 Relentless Guide Services Overview

  continue reading

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