Travis Stafford

On 2/14/2022 at 11:00 PM, Rob G said:

Nice tie Travis.  Some flies look great in the vise but fish poorly once you add water.  But wait till you see how this fly moves in the water on a quick strip and pause, excellent erratic action of a wounded baitfish.  To help get it down just a bit more, don't hesitate to use a sink tip line, or I prefer to just use my floating line but wrap a little bit of lead around the leader to get it down just a tad more.    

Thanks.  Ready to get after it for sure 

On 2/14/2022 at 6:44 PM, Ryan S said:

@Travis Stafford great rec! Just what I was looking for. Found a solid step by step and have all materials and B10s hook in size 2 on hand. Thanks!

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Bad Hair Day on a b10s size 2 , this one is slightly keel weighted.  I tried blending a few shades of craft fur but you can’t really tell.  Fairly easy tie and you can find it on YouTube.  I wanted to add some simple lil baitfish stuff to my box

14 hours ago, Mark K said:

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There is one on Rock Creek on Deselm Rd. 

Every time I go to fill it up it’s bare.  It would do better to move it to the back of that sign.  

On 5/20/2021 at 7:03 AM, Joel Gonzalez said:

I like those! I never used pink color, how well does it fish.

Haven’t tried it yet.  They say smallmouth like pink.  

Size 2 hook-Medium Tungsten Cone

Not sure yet! Thanks!  

Took inspiration from Tom L’s silli bugger and  spun this up.  Ahrex Size 2 26* hook, Medium lead, yarn, dub, silicone legs tab.  There were a bunch more legs on the bottom, but I decided on this look.  
 

ive been working on a box for my buddy in STL who just bought a fly setup.  So with some usual stuff, I’ve been experimenting and this one worked out.  I dig the skirt tab being used as the tail and legs ran on top like the shell.  I’ll play with it and see how tight I can get it, but all in all, I’m pretty sure they’ll fish spun up quickly. 

You can google Bennett’s Lunch Money for recipe and video tutorials.  
here’s a quick list

size 2 B10s

medium lead eyes

rabbit strip 

rubber legs

laser dub

Tried creating a rock bass colored Lunch Money.  Size 2

Thanks Ed!  I think you mean “ it can get expensive “!!

Thank you! 

Thanks and thanks!  

What’s Up Smallie Freaks!  I’m Travis Stafford- returning member looking to be more active within the ISA.  I live in Manteno and primarily fish the Kankakee/tributaries.  I recently started fly fishing for smallies last summer and it’s been a blast.  I’m looking forward to expanding on what I learned this year.   

I post photos of my adventures on Facebook and a Instagram under K3BronzeWarrior.  

Here’s  to a great 2020 and I look forward to meeting some of you at the Bronze Blowout!  

-Travis