Speydicator Leader Setup

I've had several people asking about the leader I use for Speydicator fishing recently so I figured I would share for all. This is a leader set-up I learned from someone else but but I have found it to be a great one. I typically use this on an 11 ft. 7 wt. switch rod with Speydicator line. Good Luck!

2014 Bassin' Bonanza

Recently some friends and I made our Second Annual 35 mile Bassin' Bonanza trip from Croton Dam all the way downstream to Maple Island. It was three days of bassin and two nights of camping. Lots of bass, quality time with friends and by the time we were done nobody wanted to fish again for a couple days. Nearly all of the larger bass were caught on poppers, but the quantity record goes to Matt Erny and his "Zelda" streamer. I think it took him less than two hours of fishing to land over 30 bass. They were only taking it stripped really fast and after 30 bass his arm was toast. Here are some photo from our trip.

This was my trophy for the trip... in the last 1/2 hour of the last day. Persistance paid off.

Rob Bonifas with a nice bass. He represented BYFG well.

and another.

So on the 3rd day, we packed all the food in the other boat and as of 6pm we still hadn't see them. Needless to say we were a little on the hungry side in my boat and Rob decided to go for the butter in my cooler. Yes, he really did eat it.

Even saw a gator.

Nice bass on my new streamer... this streamer was magic on day one but the farther downstream we went the dirtier the water got and the magic faded.

Matt Erny with a great bass on his "Zelda".

and another.

Rob holds a nice bass.

Our camp.

Matt Svoboda with a great popper bass.

Not pictured is friend John Ridderbos... I guess no one took a picture of you John? Sorry bud.

Looking forward to the 3rd Annual Bassin' Bonanza already!

9-4-14 Fishing Report

Last night I fished some water I've never fished previously. It was exciting to fish some new stuff and the payoff was big! Pike and bass both were biting like crazy, including this beastly bass. I will definitely be spending some more time in this place.

Em Jr.

This photo was from a trip last Friday. We had a particularly tough bite that day but still managed a handful of great bites, including this nice bass caught by Em Jr.

8-22-14 Fishing Report

Bass bite has improved greatly this week, with each day getting better. Pictured is Dick from earlier this week with a few nice bass.... and a pic of a snake I thought was cool.

8-14-14 Fishing Report

Well, I keep waiting for outstanding bass fishing this summer but I'm starting to fear it's not going to happen. River came up a little today and got a little dirty.... again. The water temp has dropped over the last couple days as well and is currently hovering around 70 degrees. I know the trout guys are loving it... lots of bugs and fish still eating on the surface.
The good news is there's a warm and dry trend over the next few days and by next week things should improve in the bass dept. We worked pretty hard today with poppers for a handful of bites. Pictures is Rich with a nice bass from this afternoon.

8-5-14 Fishing Report

Well, that's my second 7am to 5pm trip this week and the second really tough bite next to yesterday... I see a trend. Think I'll try to talk people into noon to dark trips with a little more emphasis. Pictured is Kyle with a fantastic bass from this afternoon.