If you’re fishing saltwater and say you want to fish for redfish, trout, or bone fish, a solid 8wt fly rod is going to be best. If you plan to target permit or striped bass you’re probably going to want a 10wt. Anything larger like tarpon or sharks I would suggest going with a 12wt. … Read more
Suitable for all fly fishing styles and techniques, our well balanced fly line profiles can certainly help to make longer casts relatively easy, but more importantly, they are superb for accurate and delicate presentation casts at normal fishing ranges . Can you use a normal fly line in saltwater? G’day Bucky, There is no issue … Read more
The correct leader weight is primarily determined by the size of the fly. So what is tippet? Tippet is a specific gauge monofilament line that is attached to the end of the leader, to which you tie the fly The tippet is usually the smallest gauge line on your rig and is virtually invisible to … Read more
An ideal fly rod for salmon is a 9′ 9-weight fast action rod Also, a lifetime or 25-year warranty is ideal as well. A 9 weight provides the backbone to turn a +25 pound salmon, but still has the flexibility to cast large streamers and heavily weighted flies. What size fly rod do I need … Read more