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Fly fishing for specks (pics of gear added)
Posted on 1/24/17 at 9:56 am
Posted on 1/24/17 at 9:56 am
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?
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?
This post was edited on 1/25/17 at 6:57 am
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
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
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.
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.
This post was edited on 1/24/17 at 10:06 am
Posted on 1/24/17 at 10:53 am to stewie
I'm in SWLA. I mainly fish Big Lake.
I'll take some pictures of the gear when I get home.
Diffidently something I would live to do. Red fish on the half shell or blackened in a pan is one of my favorites.
I'll take some pictures of the gear when I get home.
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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
Diffidently something I would live to do. Red fish on the half shell or blackened in a pan is one of my favorites.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 10:55 am to Saskwatch
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Chartreuse/White clousers for flys. Shrimp imitiations and baitfish patterns would work t
all you need. I enjoy doing it on the beach in grand isle in the summer
Posted on 1/24/17 at 11:11 am to Nado Jenkins83
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Chartreuse/White clousers for flys.
I just google image searched these and its a bunch of pics of specs and reds If I don't have some I will get them.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 11:15 am to CoachChappy
It will catch anything you can throw at around here. Reds, trout, jacks, ladyfish, etc...
Its the jack of all trades work horse. If you get big into it you'll find that you will want to add a variety of patterns, or start tying your own, but for a start this is essentially the chartreuse cocahoe plastic of the fly world.
Its the jack of all trades work horse. If you get big into it you'll find that you will want to add a variety of patterns, or start tying your own, but for a start this is essentially the chartreuse cocahoe plastic of the fly world.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 11:42 am to Saskwatch
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but for a start this is essentially the chartreuse cocahoe plastic of the fly world.
ill take some picture of the tackle she left me as well. It's in a few different containers, so I imagine it's separated for different types o fishing.
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.
Learn the "double-haul" technique online to get some extra casting distance.
This post was edited on 1/24/17 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 1/24/17 at 5:43 pm to CoachChappy
LINK
This post was edited on 1/24/17 at 5:44 pm
Posted on 1/24/17 at 7:55 pm to CoachChappy
Guy had a lot of LA fly fishing records for a long time.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 8:05 pm to jimbeam
Here are all the reels and 1 rod I received. I also have TONS of flies. Several of which are the recommended ones. Tell me what y'all think or even better tell me what it is
This post was edited on 1/24/17 at 8:11 pm
Posted on 1/25/17 at 9:33 am to CoachChappy
coach
That's actually a 9 ft. (length) and 5-weight fly rod. You want to match the rod with the correct size reel as a 4/5/6 reel will be best suited for that rod. The rod pictured is perfect for specs/reds
My suggestion, do lots or reading, and asking questions .. including on the OB. If there are no dedicated fly fishing shops in LC, it wouldn't hurt to find someone local who is experienced or visit the Orvis shop in BR to examine and educate you on all the items you have. Since you're at the novice/beginning stage, act like a student and become a sponge.
FYI - I'm in the same boat as you right now. I recently purchased a "like new, used" fly rod & reel with several lures, I just need more hands on guidance and real world fishing experience.
Basics to familiarize yourself
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That's actually a 9 ft. (length) and 5-weight fly rod. You want to match the rod with the correct size reel as a 4/5/6 reel will be best suited for that rod. The rod pictured is perfect for specs/reds
My suggestion, do lots or reading, and asking questions .. including on the OB. If there are no dedicated fly fishing shops in LC, it wouldn't hurt to find someone local who is experienced or visit the Orvis shop in BR to examine and educate you on all the items you have. Since you're at the novice/beginning stage, act like a student and become a sponge.
FYI - I'm in the same boat as you right now. I recently purchased a "like new, used" fly rod & reel with several lures, I just need more hands on guidance and real world fishing experience.
Basics to familiarize yourself
.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 10:05 am to CoachChappy
I accidentally caught a speck once fly fishing for reds. I'm pretty much an expert.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:51 pm to Got Blaze
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and educate you on all the items you have. Since you're at the novice/beginning stage, act like a student and become a sponge.
That's what I'm doing. The OB has a fly fishing thread linked above. I'm chopping through it. I think I just need to get out there and practice in the field for a bit then on the water.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 1:47 pm to CoachChappy
The bottom left reel that's in there is a Bauer reel for 7-8wt lines.
It's a very good reel. I have two of them. Not cheap either.
It's a very good reel. I have two of them. Not cheap either.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 2:17 pm to bbvdd
I actually looked that one up. My aunt didn't believe in buying cheap stuff.
I'm chomping at the bit to wet a line
I'm chomping at the bit to wet a line
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