New Panfish Flies

I’d really like to thank my readers and followers.  Especially, Bill Trussell who owns the Fishing Through Life Blog.  

Above, you’ll see my first attempt at a Rio Getter.  It’s a pattern developed by Matt Bennett of FlyGeek Custom Flies for Rio Cichlids.  He’s got a video out on the pattern.  I purchased some from him last year and did well catching Smallmouth and Panfish.  

Above, is my attempt the Carp-It Bomb which is another pattern developed by Matt Bennett.  I also did well with this pattern last year.  It did hook a large Sucker last week but the fish jumped off.  

For about the past 7 years, I’ve mostly kept a 3 pattern fly box.  It’s good to try new patterns and add to the box.  I mean, how many times can you hit the same streams with the same fly boxes and not get bored?  

Matt does also have a Carp-It Bomb video.  I do use both patterns to target panfish but know Smallies and other fish will take them too.  The Carp-It Bomb was developed for Carp but I rarely chase them.

Hoping for more rain.  One of my favorite creeks needs it.  And maybe one of these days, I’ll remember my stringer and cook up a Rock Bass or two.  It’s been ages since I’ve kept any fish but I now have a Firebox Stove I’d like to utilize and I really am craving some creek fish.