Float Fishing for Smallmouth Bass w/Landon Hintz of Whiskey Rivers Fly Fishing

Описание: "The HuntFishTravel Podcast Episode #245 – Float Fishing for Smallmouth Bass w/Landon Hintz of Whiskey Rivers Fly Fishing"

In this episode of the Hunt Fish Travel Podcast, I am chatting with Landon Hintz, owner of Whiskey Rivers Fly Fishing. We dive into the world of smallmouth float fishing in Wisconsin and talk about what makes it so unique. Landon shares how using inflatable boats opens up access to rocky rivers that traditional boats just cannot navigate.

We talk about the thrill of catching smallmouth bass, known for being athletic fighters and a ton of fun on the line. Landon explains how float fishing creates a more accessible and exciting experience, especially for beginners looking to get into bass fishing.

Throughout the conversation, we touch on the migration patterns of smallmouth bass. In spring, they hang out in deeper, slower water, while in the summer they move into the shallows. Landon also shares some helpful tips on fly selection, suggesting bigger flies in the spring and topwater flies once summer rolls around.

We also dig into fish growth and conservation. It takes years for a smallmouth bass to reach trophy size, making education around conservation practices incredibly important.

This was such a fun conversation that really highlights how much joy you can find in chasing different species and why bass fishing should be on every angler’s radar.

Timestamps:
00:11 Introduction and Welcome
01:15 Smallmouth Float Fishing Explained
02:56 Fishing in Shallow Waters
05:19 Guiding Waters and Techniques
06:37 Float Fishing Experience
10:54 Bass Fishing Techniques
13:51 Bass Migration Patterns
23:55 Size and Growth of River Bass