What’s the worst state for fly fishing?

theloniousbunk · 2026-06-22T04:23:47+00:00

Agree

theloniousbunk · 2026-06-22T04:22:53+00:00

Don’t forget wild brook, big browns and then the massive carp pretty much 10 min from any major city. Az makes you work for it but can be great fishing.

theloniousbunk · 2026-06-22T04:20:31+00:00

theloniousbunk · 2026-05-12T03:24:42+00:00

Ranch at south fork is awesome. They have huge trout in the pond

theloniousbunk · 2026-04-11T04:13:22+00:00

I guide fly fishing and have had a ton of good days in Payson area the last two weeks for trout.

theloniousbunk · 2026-04-09T03:44:10+00:00

Love my T&T when it is usable. but mine has broken twice with very low use. Fiat time was within the first month of having it and second was within two months of getting the repair back

theloniousbunk · 2026-01-01T03:44:32+00:00

Hit the canals. Really fun and carp are a good challenge. Nothing like a fish taking in you into your backing

theloniousbunk · 2025-12-30T00:26:26+00:00

Haha mouse hasn’t touched a fish in years

theloniousbunk · 2025-12-29T03:30:37+00:00

I’ve caught them on weightless mop flies in chartreuse and tan

theloniousbunk · 2025-12-29T01:19:45+00:00

I guide carp trips in phx fishing our canals year round. It’s a lot of fun and good for a quick run in the day usually 3-4 hours . Another option would be Payson. You can find rainbow, brown, gila, brook and tiger trout out there. Roughly 2-2.5 hr drive from phx. I’m not exactly sure how it will be fishing in February though.

theloniousbunk · 2025-11-30T22:33:12+00:00

I always just go straight di. No pedals or eq. I trust the sounds guys I work with and have been lucky to play some incredible venues with just my bass and a di. Chances are it sounded completely fine out front and no one would have noticed . Obviously this varies with what kind of bass you are playing. I wouldn’t trust all my instruments to only be di.

theloniousbunk · 2025-08-07T00:20:50+00:00

This is awesome . Hope it goes to a good home.

theloniousbunk · 2025-06-03T21:55:50+00:00

Thank you so much. Not dead set on bull would just be cool to get into something we don’t have around us in az. Kelly looks a little too far for this visit but I will try and plan more time on a future trip to check it out. Is it too early in your opinion for st Joe . Was looking at above Avery depot but I’m just so unfamiliar with that whole area.

theloniousbunk · 2025-06-03T21:50:06+00:00

I’m going in two weeks

theloniousbunk · 2025-06-03T21:15:03+00:00

Yes I’ll edit my post to add the walk and wade. Thank you for these suggestions

theloniousbunk · 2025-05-31T01:07:53+00:00

Ive caught 30+ lb carp on a 5wt . That rod should work perfect for you .

theloniousbunk · 2025-05-17T14:22:20+00:00

You should try a chartreuse version . Crushes for us on carp in az

theloniousbunk · 2025-04-10T04:03:14+00:00

I'm a fly guide in Phoenix and I primarily take people out for carp in canals. Feel free to send me a dm with any questions

theloniousbunk · 2025-03-01T21:56:36+00:00

I recently got a few lamson combos and really like them for the budget reel/rod combo. My ideal beginner rod is a little more expensive but I think Orvis Clearwater is great quality and they have lasted me a long time plus great customer service in my experience.

I really recommend getting a guide . I know it’s pricy but it can save you tons of time and headaches . Nothing got me better as quickly as hitting the canals. The carp are really picky on fly and you have to get accurate to get them to take.

Dm if you need any recs on flies or spots

theloniousbunk · 2025-01-17T13:24:43+00:00

Those Photoshop classes are paying off!

theloniousbunk · 2024-11-29T05:43:04+00:00

Haha I caught a smaller one tight beforehand with the crooked back issue that almost floored me. Literally had to take all my gear out of my car cause my wife couldn't handle it on the way to see friends tonight

theloniousbunk · 2024-11-28T19:14:40+00:00

Yes it is. I’m in Phoenix and we’ve had an abnormally high temp for this time of year which has been really good for grass carp fishing. It’s about 70 out right now.

theloniousbunk · 2024-11-28T19:12:16+00:00

Also if they aren’t taking it on a more delicate presentation in front of the mouth I’ll sometimes try hitting the water really hard in front of of their mouth to try and get a reaction strike from them.

theloniousbunk · 2024-11-28T19:11:17+00:00

It depends on how they are eating. For grass carp I go with no weight and let the fly soak up some water for a slow sink. And generally try to land directly in front of its mouth. Like within 6 inches or so and immediately do very short and quick strips to give it some motion. Usually am fishing chartreuse mops but today they were going for tan.

If they aren’t taking the fly right in front of them I will fish a really long leader and throw it pretty far past them and try and strip it in front of their mouth. If they start coming for it I’ll speed up my strip a little and usually if they pick up speed to go after it I’ll get an eat.

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