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Penobscot Bay on the Fly - Fishing Reports - Maine Fly Fish
Sep 4, 2021 · Penobscot Bay is a beautiful area and to know that one can catch quality stripers makes it that much more desirable. Im excited to travel back to the area and explore more of the seemingly endless amounts of coastline between the mainland and islands that make up the Bay. Gear. Sage Motive 9wt. Redington Grande 7-8-9 Reel.
Best Sinking and Floating Lines - Fly Fishing - Maine Fly Fish
Posted November 20, 2016. I've had good luck with Prestige or Scientific Angler for floating line Wt forward is easier for beginners. I use the fastest sinking Cortland line i could find and like that. It's rated a 5 I think. Use that for deep ponds and 4-5' streams with faster moving water.
Indicator and swinging tips? - Two Handed Rods - Maine Fly Fish
Aug 18, 2013 · I have a rio switch chucker at 570 grains in a 25 ft head on my 8 wt 11 ft switch. This is the rod I am thinking about trying for stripers. I remember Alan writing up a post about using straight t17 attached to a running line for overhead casting in the surf.
rio scandi line - Two Handed Rods - Maine Fly Fish
Feb 6, 2013 · RIO's Switch line is the ultimate all-round line for the switch rod. A unique taper allows casters to either overhead, or spey cast according to skill and fishing application. The line will easily cast heavy nymph and indicator rigs, and with its long head, allows anglers to mend and control the way the fly fishes at distance.
Fly Lines - Fly Fishing - Maine Fly Fish
May 7, 2006 · I seem to struggle with choosing a good flyline. I am refering to a good floating line. I purchased Cortland's 555 last summer and found it to be useless this spring. It kinks up bad, apparently this is not a good coldweather line. Would welcome any suggestions for spring and summer fishing.JayL
Striper leader? - Salt Water - Maine Fly Fish
Mar 22, 2020 · I use the Rio striper leaders when I'm worried about presentation (flats and quiet areas) and 3-4'ish of straight 16# mono when I'm somewhere where it matters less (surf). I'm sure tapered leaders don't make much or any difference, but when I'm fishing a glassy flat I don't want to take the chance otherwise usually.
Rio fly line - Fly Fishing - Maine Fly Fish
Feb 8, 2019 · Interests:Fishing; photography; Auto Racing. Posted February 8, 2019. One thing I've noticed on both Rio and SA lines is that the fresh water lines don't tolerate salt water at all. No amount of cleaning or using Rio's line goop seems to help, either. What I've seen mostly is small cracks that go around the line.
Rio Skagit Short vs. Royal Wulff Ambush - Maine Fly Fish
Jun 29, 2012 · help please!!!! im taking the plunge and getting a 6 wt. switch rod. i have it narrowed down to these two lines, now i need a little guidance!!! im kinda leaning toward the Ambush, but would like to hear what people have to say about both!
For spey casters -- skagit lines - Rio vs Airflo - Fly Fishing
Dec 22, 2006 · Rio’s head is 26-feet vs. Airflo’s. 34-feet. Rio’s head has very short. front and back tapers, while Airflo’s. has a short back taper and a long. front taper. Both weigh 650 grains, meaning Rio’s weighs 25 grains/foot. and Airflo’s 19 grains/foot. Casting Characteristics. Comparison. Rio’s design is optimized for. heavy tips and ...