08-24-2003, 09:15 PM
[font "Tahoma"][#336699][size 3]Fly Fishing for Lake Run Trout and Salmon[/size][/#336699][/font]
[font "Tahoma"][size 2]Rod/ Reel - quality 6 to 8 wt - 8 - 11 foot rod - Action depends on preference. Fast actions have a better butt section for fighting larger fish, moderate or slow actions tend to present the baits alot easier.
Line - Weight Forward lines are most popular. Most streams require a roll or "Spey" cast, the WF allows the line to shoot better under close quarter situations. Need at least 100 yards of backing, full spool of flyline, leaders can range from 4 to 12 feet or even longer. Depending on the fly of choice depends on the strength of the tippet. For example - if using streamers, buggers, or egg sucking leaches 8 to even 14 pound tippet should be used because the hit is that much harder. Whereas, if your drifting nymphs and egg imitations 4 to 8 pound can be used.
Fly Choices - Steelhead will hit a variety of different flies. The most popular are egg imitations, such as estaz eggs and glowbugs. Wooly Buggers and Egg Sucking Leeches are also very popular. During the spring, rainbow and brown trout streamers are very effective. [/size][/font]
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[font "Tahoma"][size 2]Rod/ Reel - quality 6 to 8 wt - 8 - 11 foot rod - Action depends on preference. Fast actions have a better butt section for fighting larger fish, moderate or slow actions tend to present the baits alot easier.
Line - Weight Forward lines are most popular. Most streams require a roll or "Spey" cast, the WF allows the line to shoot better under close quarter situations. Need at least 100 yards of backing, full spool of flyline, leaders can range from 4 to 12 feet or even longer. Depending on the fly of choice depends on the strength of the tippet. For example - if using streamers, buggers, or egg sucking leaches 8 to even 14 pound tippet should be used because the hit is that much harder. Whereas, if your drifting nymphs and egg imitations 4 to 8 pound can be used.
Fly Choices - Steelhead will hit a variety of different flies. The most popular are egg imitations, such as estaz eggs and glowbugs. Wooly Buggers and Egg Sucking Leeches are also very popular. During the spring, rainbow and brown trout streamers are very effective. [/size][/font]
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