Most guides say the best fly rod for redfish is a 9-foot, 8- or 9-weight rod paired to most any brand of saltwater reel and spooled with a warm-water, weight-forward floating line. Leaders can measure 9 to 12 feet, with a 40-pound butt section tapering to a 15- or 20-pound tippet. What flies do you … Read more
The basic technique for muskies is to cast the fly near likely cover and retrieve it back by stripping line with the line hand The speed and cadence of the retrieve often makes a huge difference. The type of retrieve that induces a fish to attack varies from day to day or from one body … Read more
daiwa reels are known for their reliability and longevity The company produces budget reels, which it’s best known for, but it also has an array of high-end fishing reels. These reels are among the best fishing reels for the money. What does D mean in Daiwa reels? “D” is for Deep spool , “S” is … Read more
BlockHead Popper. These popper flies push a ton of water and cause a commotion sure to gain the attention of nearby bass Swimming Baitfish Diver Lunchable Streamer Shimmering Minnow Woolly Bugger DB Crayfish Muddy Bunny Streamer Clouser Minnow. Can you catch bass with flies? Fly fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is a wonderful way … Read more
Most pike flies will average 4-9 inches in length and are generally well suitable for an 8-weight rod. If you are planning to use larger flies than that you are better off going with a 9- or a 10-weight rod. What is the best pike fly? Umpqua Pike Fly. “This fly is so cool,” says … Read more
However, it’s much better to have some backing on the reel first Most reels will have room for about fifty yards of twenty pound backing. This will raise the level of your fly line up closer to the top edge of your fly reel so it won’t fly off the line in coils. Backing is … 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
scott fly rods range in price from $475-$995. They are hand crafted in Montrose, Colorado , and covered by Scott’s Unconditional Lifetime Warranty. Who owns Scott rods? He added that at the end of its fiscal year, in late August, Scott Fly Rods, which is privately owned by the Ford Motor Co, will see an … Read more
The Sage ONE series is a lineup of great rods They’re fast and light and accurate. The 890-4 is an excellent tool for fishing the flats, even though it’s not a purpose-built saltwater rod. What fish fighting ability you give up compared to a saltwater rod is easily made up for by its versatility and … Read more