Many people associate flyfishing with trout. But here in the central midwest, there's an abundance of warmwater species that can be a LOT of fun to catch on fly-fishing gear.
Largemouth bass:
Largemouth bass:
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Bluegills:
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Hybrid Sunfish:
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Crappies:
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Channel Catfish:
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White Bass:
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Carp!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjjUrf9qeRa70VE-s5AQDfvzP9d3ETNGw-8A0Zi5xztYm43n71TtLjQA-oqoam1CrNdprk49OIb_D5dZ_6eIJE7zCrk0yn1fn_dh3QFvXZwXjxw5o2sqZfSdQNbiT75md02pBJhnINDgc/s400/DM_32inFlyRodCarpB.jpg)
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And even some of the exotic species that can be found around Miami, Florida...like Peacock Bass, Oscars, Mayan Cichlids, and Spotted Tilapia:
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And there's more, too! I've also caught smallmouth bass and wipers (hybrids) on flies. I'm hoping to add gar and grass carp soon!
that's a lot of fish!
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