Fly Fishing spots in Bergen County area?

[Capt. Lou]

Fly Fishing for bass was one of my fav Wayne to take them in spring! Haven't practiced this in many seasons, years back the backwaters on the western side of Spruce Run was a real hotl spot !
Howeve any lake that holds bass is a likely candidate , just go in spring for good shallow water bugging !
Rivers.like Delaware & others produce with the fly rod as well ! Just get the correct outfit I've always preferred the #8 weight rods for sm to medium size flies & bugs ! Use salt tapers & size up one rod on most recently rods!
Keep leaders hvy & short !

[briansnat]

The Ramapo River in Mahwah and Oakland. You can probably find plenty of spots for a full cast. Also Scarlet Oak pond in Ramapo Reservation. Much of the shore is free of trees.


As far as bass buggin with a fly rod. I did it a lot as a teenager, but haven't in years. It was a killer method in the early morning or at dusk.

[Bergen Angler]

Originally Posted by Capt. Lou

Fly Fishing for bass was one of my fav Wayne to take them in spring! Haven't practiced this in many seasons, years back the backwaters on the western side of Spruce Run was a real hotl spot !
Howeve any lake that holds bass is a likely candidate , just go in spring for good shallow water bugging !
Rivers.like Delaware & others produce with the fly rod as well ! Just get the correct outfit I've always preferred the #8 weight rods for sm to medium size flies & bugs ! Use salt tapers & size up one rod on most recently rods!
Keep leaders hvy & short !

Yep, 8 weight 9'. I am looking for a 8 weight 7' or 7'6" fly rod but can't seem to find it. I usually use Clouser or Deceiver as well as mouse. Since I tie my own flies, I have been using 1/16 oz and 1/8 oz tube jig tied with black Marabu with tip sinker line for SM and LM.

[Capt. Lou]

Originally Posted by Bergen Angler

Yep, 8 weight 9'. I am looking for a 8 weight 7' or 7'6" fly rod but can't seem to find it. I usually use Clouser or Deceiver as well as mouse. Since I tie my own flies, I have been using 1/16 oz and 1/8 oz tube jig tied with black Marabu with tip sinker line for SM and LM.

Any particular reason u prefer a shorter rod?

[Bergen Angler]

Originally Posted by Capt. Lou

Any particular reason u prefer a shorter rod?

Easier to cast in a tight space for mano-o-mano combat with lunker bass?
too many darn trees all over.. and these branches reach out and grab my line or catch my flies..

[Capt. Lou]

Ok, could use longer rod 9' & roll cast! This cast is made for tight background areas . It's a little tougher to accomplish with shorter rods, but with longer rod its a breeze.
Only caveat this approach a short bug or salt taper floater is best choice to turn bup with ease.
If ur an accomplished caster this would be my approach !

[Capt. Lou]

Ok, could use longer rod 9' & roll cast! This cast is made for tight background areas . It's a little tougher to accomplish with shorter rods, but with longer rod its a breeze.
Only caveat this approach a short bug or salt taper floater is best choice to turn bup with ease.
If ur an accomplished caster this would be my approach !

[Bergen Angler]

Originally Posted by Capt. Lou

Ok, could use longer rod 9' & roll cast! This cast is made for tight background areas . It's a little tougher to accomplish with shorter rods, but with longer rod its a breeze.
Only caveat this approach a short bug or salt taper floater is best choice to turn bup with ease.
If ur an accomplished caster this would be my approach !

I was going for shadow casting..

[Bergen Angler]

any running stream for fly fishing in Bergen, Rockland or Passaic county?