Fly Fishing for Striped Bass
Strategies, flies and tackle for stripers.
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Strategies, flies and tackle for stripers.
Not all large-arbor reels are created equal. Consider all the factors before choosing a model that’s right for you.
David Coggins shares tales of angling adventures across three continents with wit, entertaining anecdotes of fish caught and lost, and a bit of self-deprecating humor.
Want to have more fun this summer? Try fly fishing for summer flounder and other flatfish using a fly rod. Here’s everything you need to know.
Fly-fishing in saltwater is a whole different ball game when compared to fly-fishing for rainbow trout in a freshwater stream. First off, many of the saltwater game fish that attack lures will also take a fly; so the amount of species available on fly in saltwater is considerable. Next, the fly-fishing tackle itself must be much beefier, with 8-weight outfits the minimum for species such as redfish and snook. If you try to tackle cobia, tarpon or even sailfish, you better be packing an 11- or 12-weight. Third, you’re almost always dealing with wind when trying to make those precision sight casts in saltwater. Practice as much as you can for when the time comes to seal the deal.
For those days when the weather is blown out, check out Salt Water Sportsman’s coverage of all things fly-fishing, including popular game fish, tips and tackle, destinations and boats.
Some of the top destinations for fly-fishing are also some of the most beautiful places in the world. There’s no doubt about it, remote fly-fishing locations have major benefits such as less fishing pressure and less development to negatively affect the nearby fly waters. Salt Water Sportsman covers these destinations in-depth to help you plan your next dream trip.
In salt water, specialized fly-fishing tackle and techniques enable anglers to target fish inshore, nearshore, and offshore. Suitable boats, therefore, span the gamut, from poling skiffs and flats boats to bay boats, and seaworthy center consoles. But whether designed to pole quietly in skinny-water, or safely venture out to the deep blue, they all have certain attributes in common: stability, plenty of casting room, uncluttered decks and/or cockpit, and storage for rods and other gear. Here are some of the top models fly-rodders count on to connect with their favorite game.
