What size fly rod do I need for redfish?

What size fly rod do I need for redfish?

Most guides say the best fly rod for redfish is a 9-foot, 8- or 9-weight rod paired to most any brand of saltwater reel and spooled with a warm-water, weight-forward floating line. Leaders can measure 9 to 12 feet, with a 40-pound butt section tapering to a 15- or 20-pound tippet.

What weight fly rod is best for bass?

Because bass flies tend to be large and wind-resistant, heavier 6- and 7-weight rods with a medium action are best for bass. The rod should load deeply into the mid and butt section to launch bushy bass poppers in and around thick cover.

Is a 7wt fly rod good for bass?

For bass, if you’re throwing large flies into tight cover as Jason Sullivan does in the Everglades, a shorter rod in a heavier line weight (7wt) with a medium-fast action and a soft taper for casting wind resistant flies makes the most sense.

What is a 4-weight fly rod good for?

A 4-weight is the heaviest of the small-fish fly rods and is great for precision fishing while providing enough power to combat a heavy current or brusk winds.

What is a 7 weight fly rod used for?

A 7 weight rod is perfect for chucking big streamers, whether you’re in a drift boat or wading. The backbone of the rod has the strength to propel the heavy and un-aerodynamic chunks of steel and feathers, but also has the flexibility to fight fish without breaking them off.

What size fly rod should I get?

Rod length, for trout fishing, should be 8.5 to 9 feet in length. Beginners will not want to go any longer, and only should go shorter if the majority of their fishing will be for smaller fish, such as panfish. But for trout fishing, generally a 4-weight, 5-weight or 6-weight rod is best.

How big of a fly rod do I need to catch a bass?

An 8-weight is also a good choice for casting large bass flies that would be heavy and difficult to cast on lighter rods. For smaller bass, smaller flies, and open water, a 9-foot 6-weight rod is a good substitute.

How to choose the best fly rod for redfish?

In most cases, an 8wt or 9wt fly rod is the best choice. A rod with a super-strong butt section or an overly fast action is less important here – choose a rod you’re comfortable with… don’t worry about pulling on huge fish. So What? Ultimately, close to 90% of Redfish are caught in shallow, murky water close to marshes or flats.

Can a redfish be caught on a fly?

Redfish are thrilling to catch on a fly and often tail their way into shallow water to be sight fished by patient anglers. They’re fish that feed with the tide, so care and attention should be paid to tidal patterns and fish behavior during the range of tidal oscillation.

What’s the best way to catch red bass?

Reds ( red drum, red bass, dots) will take shrimp – live or artificial under a popping cork almost any time, but the time you’re out there – it might not work for you. That’s fishing. Once you figure out what is catching fish in the redfish spots you frequent, you’ll have some rigs and lures you can go back to over and over to catch them.