On this adventure I attempt to catch some fish with a fiberglass fly rod that I built. The blank is from Proof Fly Fishing; it is a 7' blank rated as a 3/4wt rod. I decided to build this rod for redeye bass but on this trip, I used it for some bream. While I could use with rod with a 3wt fly line, I used a 4wt weight forward floating line and the feel of the fly rod told me that I made the correct choice.
Using a red Triangle Bug developed by Bart Lombardo, is a topwater fly pattern designed primarily for panfish like bluegill and sunfish. Its unique triangular shape helps it float well on the water’s surface, making it an effective choice for enticing fish to strike. The triangular shape of the fly was designed to keep the small-mouthed bluegill and other sunfish from swallowing it too deeply. The narrow rear portion of the fly allows the small-mouthed panfish to take the fly without difficulty and the broad front end keeps the fish from swallowing it too deeply. Here are the basic steps to tie a Triangle Bug:
1. Hook: Start with a long shank hook, typically a 3XL streamer hook.
2. Thread: Use a strong thread, like 210 denier, to cover the hook shank.
3. Tail: Attach a small bunch of calf tail or bucktail at the hook bend.
4. Legs: Tie in two rubber legs near the hook eye, forming an X shape.
5. Body: Cut a diamond shape from a 2mm foam sheet, poke a hole in the center, and slide it over the hook eye.
6. Assembly: Secure the foam to the hook shank with thread wraps and glue, then fold it over to form the triangle shape.
7. Finish: Secure the foam with more thread wraps and apply UV resin or head cement to the thread wraps for durability.
This fly is great for surface fishing and can be tied in various colors to match local insect patterns.
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