Fishing Q&A
Fly fishing. I want to fish the shallow flats and sloughs for flounder in the back bays.?
The water varies from 3 - 12' in depth. I have an #8 rod setup with a large diameter spool. Will be up against various winds and currents. The flies are tied on #1 hooks and go up to 3/0. (Serious) Seeking advice on line & leader types from experienced fly fishermen. Thanks.
Public Comments
- Sinking line and leader, with some weight in the fly, a small sand/mud disturbance will attract the flounder. Works for me. Sometimes troubled by small ling, but not enough to give up !!
- A floating line will cover almost all of your fishing,with a long leader the flies will be able to reach the fish feeding zone without meeting any snags. Use a quality line with a tapered leader, such as the saltwater leaders by RIO.
- Go with a sinking line. You'll get your fly down quickly and maintain direct contact with it. Your line will also be less affected by surface currents and flotsam. Another plus is the casting efficiency gained with small diameter sinking lines when you are dealing with wind. You won't need to spend money on tapered leaders for this rig. A straight section of mono attached to a leader butt at the end of your line will work fine. Keep it SHORT...as short as conditions (water clarity) allow. You won't end up with tangled leaders, and you'll be able to quickly re-rig should you bust off. With this setup, you won't need extra weight on your fly. For example, if using Clouser Minnows, make some lighter by using smaller diameter eyes or use the non-toxic, lead-free eyes.
