Calling all Flyguys - Page 2

Lattitudechange · 02-09-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob & Mag

I used to flyfish for trout and bass but haven't tried it in saltwater.
I'd suspect my current rod/reel would be a little light. Could use it
for hickory shad and schoolies/sm blues I guess.

Bob, early spring you can use a 6wt. for about two weeks. Then you should be using atleast an 8wt. for the next few weeks. After that a 10wt and up for the rest of the season, for schoolies and small blues. Anything less will kill the fish.

Bob & Mag · 02-09-2007, 07:33 PM

Thanks for the info. There's a spot in Clinton on the Hammock river that would be a fun place to try flies for hickory shad.
They jump so much, they think they're tarpon, I won't tell em if you don't.
I would think it would be a blast as you can catch a lot of them.

chriscal · 03-15-2007, 10:13 PM

I fly fish almost exclusively! I am in Branford CT and mostly fish off my Maritime Skiff, but Kayak and wade fish also! anyone in the area?

Chris

88 Sportcraft · 03-28-2007, 11:36 AM

I like to flyfish for stripers and shad from shore and Yak, also tie my own flies.

If any of you guys ever want to get together and do some tying let me know, I'd be happy get together some night and trade techniques and patterns. Already tied up an 11" eel pattern I can't wait to try out this season!

02-09-2007, 07:33 PM	#12
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,661	Thanks for the info. There's a spot in Clinton on the Hammock river that would be a fun place to try flies for hickory shad. They jump so much, they think they're tarpon, I won't tell em if you don't. I would think it would be a blast as you can catch a lot of them. __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

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03-15-2007, 10:13 PM	#13
chriscal NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19	I fly fish almost exclusively! I am in Branford CT and mostly fish off my Maritime Skiff, but Kayak and wade fish also! anyone in the area? Chris

03-28-2007, 11:36 AM	#14
88 Sportcraft NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Haven, CT Posts: 268	I like to flyfish for stripers and shad from shore and Yak, also tie my own flies. If any of you guys ever want to get together and do some tying let me know, I'd be happy get together some night and trade techniques and patterns. Already tied up an 11" eel pattern I can't wait to try out this season!