Flies for big stripers should be 10 to 14 inches in length. What wt fly rod for stripers? In the Northeast, a 9-foot, medium-fast action 9-weight rod is the most common choice and a great starting point for stripers. There are situations suitable for both heavier and lighter rods, but if you have to choose … Read more
What flies to use for smallmouth? Blockhead Popper Holschlag’s. Boogle Bug Popper. Hansen’s Meal Ticket. Murdich Minnow (or the Mini version) Pat Ehlers’ Crazi Craw. Tequeely. Todd’s Wiggle Minnow. Whitlock’s Hare Sculpin. What weight fly rod for smallmouth? The Equipment for Smallmouth A 5 or 6-weight rod is about as light as you would want … Read more
Fly Choice A weight forward floating line is usually the best fly line for the job. Bass are ambush feeders which usually means you’re throwing larger flies . Large flies into tight cover = a fly line with a short front taper and a compact head designed for tucking large flies into tight structures accurately. … Read more