A 4-weight is the heaviest of the small-fish fly rods and is great for precision fishing while providing enough power to combat a heavy current or brusk winds. What is a 4 wt fly rod for? The 4 wt fly rod performs superbly over longer casts and can be used to fish in big lakes … Read more
Are smelts running in Maine? Smelt runs are just now beginning Smaller streams generally are first with larger rivers being last. A perennial favorite is the Moose River in Rockwood. It’s one of the last to run. How do you catch smelts in Maine? Dipping with a long-handled net is a preferred method of fishing … Read more
The shacks are equipped with small wood stoves and have a trough cut through the ice at the foot of both the left and right side walls You spend a tide fishing for them as they move from saltwater into freshwater to feed. Last week we started at 8:30 pm and fished all 6 hours … Read more
Virtually all fly fishing guides agree that a 9′ rod for 5-weight line is the most versatile trout rod in the world. If you’re likely to fish a mix of lakes, creeks and rivers, a 9′ 5-weight is a no brainer first rod. If you have no idea where you are going to fish, buy … Read more
Generally, coho salmon spawn in smaller streams than do Chinook Salmon. In California, spawning occurs mainly from November to January , although it can extend into February or March. In the Klamath and Eel rivers, spawning usually occurs in November and December. What does a spawning coho look like? In fresh water , spawning coho … Read more
5-weight fly rods are the most popular and versatile of all fly rods for freshwater anglers. Anglers use 5-weight fly rods not just for trout, but also for bass, bluegills, perch, whitefish, carp and even catfish ! 5-weight fly rods have become the single quiver rod for many freshwater anglers. How strong is a 5-weight … Read more
What is a 6wt fly rod good for? A 6-weight fly rod is the perfect size freshwater rod for casting streamers, dry flies and nymphs It is the middle ground between lighter weight rods (3wt to 5wt) and heavier fly rods at 7wt and up. Six weights can be setup for every size trout, all … Read more
The 4 wt fly rod performs superbly over longer casts and can be used to fish in big lakes and rivers A medium-action fly rod, the Echo Carbon Nymph is designed with a customized reel seat made with carbon fiber. Should I get a 4 or 5 wt fly rod? A 5wt can throw slightly … Read more
G.Loomis NRX+ Fly Rod $875.00. G.Loomis NRX+ LP Fly Rod $875.00. Lamson purist fly rod new $399.99. Sage DART Fly Rod $825.00. Sage R8 Fly Rods NEW $1,050.00. Sage SONIC Fly Rod $650.00. Scott Centric Fly Rods $945.00. Scott F Series Fiberglass Fly Rod $695.00. What makes a good dry fly rod? A good dry … Read more