To fly fish for Chain Pickerel, use a 5 to 7 weight rod with a weight-forward floating line. Effective flies include 3 to 5 inch white streamers and large woolly buggers. Use a 7.5-foot leader with a strength of 30-40 pounds. Pickerel are not leader-shy, so feel free to use your favorite flies and techniques. … Read more

To fly fish for panfish, start with topwater patterns like the Triangle Bug. Use subsurface nymphs such as the Girdle Bug and weighted Prince Nymph or Perdigon, spaced 12 to 15 inches apart. A 9-foot, 5-weight fly rod with light lines and a floating fly line works best. Target bluegills by retrieving small dry flies … Read more

To fly fish for northern pike, use a 7 to 10-weight fast-action rod. Choose flies that are 6 to 18 inches long, like big baitfish patterns. Cast parallel to the shore and cover all water. Focus on weedy spots where pike hide. Use 50 lb test monofilament line for the best results. Casting techniques play … Read more

To fly fish for musky, use a sturdy 12 wt musky fly rod for heavy flies. Cast near fishing cover and retrieve by stripping line. Use the figure 8 technique as the musky approaches. Ensure a tight back cast. Be ready to cover long distances, as holding waters may be far apart in late season. … Read more

To fly fish for muskies, choose a 10-12 weight rod with strong leaders (3-5 feet) and a bite-proof tippet. Use large flies that create movement in the water. Fish in deeper locations and use a tight back cast. As the musky nears, apply figure-eight techniques to entice a strike. Choose flies that mimic local prey … Read more

To fly fish for Thick-Lipped Mullet, use the Dead Drift Technique. Fish during incoming tides when mullet are active. Employ a floating line to present flies upstream. Let the flies drift naturally toward the fish. This approach effectively attracts mullet by imitating their natural food source in the sea or river currents. Select flies that … Read more

To fly fish for marlin, use a strong rod and reel with specialized fly line. During the strike phase, set the hook firmly and keep tension on the line. Move the boat to stay with the fish. Hold the rod tip at a 45-degree angle for effective retrieval. Choose large, weighted flies, like blue and … Read more

Fly fishing for kingfish requires using surface flies. Begin with quick pops of the surface fly, then pause. Next, use a slow strip to create a wake. Alternate between these presentation techniques. This approach attracts kingfish, which often leap from the water during strikes. Use a weight-forward floating line to present the fly accurately. Opt … Read more

To fly fish for king salmon, use a weighted sinking line and choose sink tips that match the water’s depth. Cast into running water and adjust your weight if needed. Use larger streamers as bait and vary your retrieval speed. Target areas where king salmon migrate for the best chances of success. Your gear is … Read more

To fly fish for jack crevalle, use a 12wt fast-action rod and a quality saltwater reel. Keep the rod tip low and apply side pressure while reeling in. Choose baitfish patterns or poppers. Retrieve your fly quickly. Let it sink first, then start retrieving when you spot a jack chasing. This method increases your chances … Read more