My aunt passed away (peacefully) a few months ago, and she had a TON of fly fishing gear. Some was her's and some as her brother's when he was still alive.
A brief internet search shows that some of the reels and one of the rods is rated for speck fishing (#9 rod). I'm kind of looking for the basics here. Anybody fly fish for speckled trout? Is it any different than working top water as far as choosing spots and how to work the area? Any advice about leader length or which flies to use?

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Posted by Saskwatch

Member since Feb 2016

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Posted on 1/24/17 at 10:04 am to CoachChappy

Buy some pre-tied leaders 9-12 lb range.

Chartreuse/White clousers for flys. Shrimp imitiations and baitfish patterns would work too. You can find these at basspro, orvis, or online sites. If you're shopping online this site has everything you need and free shipping. Ole Florida Fly Shop

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Posted by stewie

Member since Jan 2006

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Posted on 1/24/17 at 10:05 am to CoachChappy

OB Fly Fishing Thread

Could you name the rods and reels you believe are ready for speck fishing.

Also, what area are you fishing in? Louisiana, Florida, Northeast/west coast?

You can specks fish on the fly with topwater. I haven't had a ton of success with specks on fly except the handful of times I've run across school specs.

Redfish on the other hand is a different story and you can go after smaller reds with a 6wt with no problem.
Redfish on the fly will completely change how you view fishing for reds.

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Posted by Tbobby

Member since Dec 2006

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Posted on 1/24/17 at 5:39 pm to CoachChappy

9 wt is overkill for specs. It will wear your arm and shoulder out. Go with 6-7 weight rod with line over weighted one weight above recommended rod weight to make for better casting in windy conditions. Go with a WFF line at first (Weight Forward, Floating line). Throw pink charlies and clousers. Leader length is not important because you will be trimming it as you are changing flies. Start with 10 ft leader and change it as you shorten it when changing flies and cutting out wind knots. Fly reels aren't an issue unless you are going for big game.

Learn the "double-haul" technique online to get some extra casting distance.

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Posted by jimbeam