Fly fishing tackle for crappies is about as simple as you can get A medium length rod (seven to eight feet) designed for a 3, 4 or 5-weight line is sufficient. If you’re just getting into fly fishing, a 5/6 weight rod is easier to use when learning how to cast. What flies do crappie … Read more
Czech nymphs are weighted flies tied on grub style hooks, imitating fresh water shrimps or case-less larvae of caddis flies Imitative as well as super flashy patterns are used, mostly in size 8 – 16. What color are Baetis nymphs? Baetis Complex Nymph Imitations Colors of the naturals vary from pale olive to dark olive-gray … 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. Do bass eat dry flies? Largemouth bass will eat pretty much anything with a pulse As … Read more
Crappies readily feed on aquatic insects in the spring so nymphs can be as effective as streamers at times. As far as flies go nymphs, wet flies and small streamers are all effective. My favorites are small streamers and larger soft hackles. What size flies for panfish? So, hooks of size 12 and 10 are … Read more
Pike fishing is done in freshwater so choosing a freshwater fly line is the way to go. If you want to be safe, a line with ‘Pike’ or ‘Musky’ in the title is probably a good option . A line like RIO’s InTouch Pike/Musky Fly Line works well. But surely there are other times when … Read more
What is a 5’6 fly reel? What Does a 5/6 Weight Mean? A 5/6 weight rod is not uncommon to see. Essentially this means that the rod can hold both 5 and 6-weight line If you do purchase one of these rods, it’s best if you go with a 6-weight line. It’ll give you a … Read more
Salmon & steelhead fishing rods are a prime forte of Lamiglas rod-building prowess We’ve got specifically designed rods for trolling, plug fishing, float fishing, casting spinners and spoons, center-pin, drift fishing, bobber-dogging, twitching and beyond. What kind of rod do you use for steelhead? The 9’6″ – 10’6″ range is considered classic steelhead length for … Read more
Abu Garcia IKE Signature Power Casting Fishing Rod. St Croix Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rod. Dobyns Rods Fury Series Casting Rod. Lew’s Custom Lite Speed Stick Casting Rod. FAVORITE White Bird Powered Casting Rod. Shakespeare Ugly Stik Elite Casting Fishing Rod. Berkley Lightning Casting Rod. Where are St Croix Bass X rods made? usa factory … Read more
The most popular sizes for euro nymphing are 14 and 16 Some frequently fish Euro nymphs up to size 6 on large rivers. Nymphs as small as 18-22 are also fished solo or tangent with larger point flies. What are the best euro nymphs? Duracell Jig Barbless (TBH) Spanish Bullet. Sob-Czech Barbless. Croston’s spring brown … Read more
Flies-Their origin, natural history, tying, hooks, patterns and selections of dry and wet flies , nymphs, streamers, salmon flies for fresh and salt water in North America and the British Isles, including a Dictionary of 2200 Patterns. How do I know what pattern my fly is? To identify different fly species, look for the characteristics … Read more