70+ Bass In 1 Day With This Fly Angling Legend

In this episode of Fish the West, host Guy Jeans joins guide and innovator Ryan Williams on Lake Oroville, California — home to one of the most unique spotted bass fisheries in the country. Ryan is known for pioneering the Float-n-Fly technique on a fly rod, a method that’s redefined bass fishing for fly anglers everywhere. From topwater poppers to finesse presentations, Ryan shows how he’s mastered his home waters — and why he’s become one of the most respected bass-on-the-fly anglers in America. 🌊 Expect: • Early morning topwater action on Lake Oroville • Ryan’s story of becoming the first angler to win a conventional bass tournament with a fly rod • A deep dive into the Float-n-Fly method • Conversations about passion, persistence, and why spotted bass deserve more love on the fly 🔗 🎣 Ryan's Guide Service: https://flyfishcnv.com/ 📚 California Fly Fisher Magazine: https://www.calflyfisher.com ⚡ About Fish the West Fish the West is a self-funded documentary series hosted by Guy Jeans, showcasing the anglers, guides, and waters that define fly fishing in the American West. We release episodes early on our website as part of our PWIW (Pay What It’s Worth) model — helping support a series built entirely by the fly fishing community. Watch early releases + support the show: 🌐 https://FishTheWestFilms.com 📢 Stay Connected YouTube: @FishTheWestFilms Instagram:   / fishthewestfilms   Website: https://FishTheWestFilms.com #flyfishing #flyfishingcalifornia #flyfishingamericanwest #flyfishingstories #flyfishingdocumentary #flyfishingfilms #adventureflyfishing #bassonfly #carponfly #westernflyfishing #flyfishinglifestyle #fishingstories #experimentalflyfishing #tenkarafishing #microflyfishing #flyfishingguides #fishthewestfilms #guyjeans