DOGSTER
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What weight fly outfit is the standard for creek/flats reds? 6 weight??? 7 weight???
What's the best 3 fly patterns?
Inquiring former 8 weight Miami tarpon flatz streamer fly fisherman wantz t'know...
Thanx...
WE-B-FLY...
GOTTALUVIT
C-C-C-C'MON!!!
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CaptJackFlash
Old Hand
Reged: 12/06/04
Posts: 299
Loc: Florida
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Dogster, I can answer that for you. Most people choose an 8 wt. because of it's overall versatility, some people choose a 6 wt. just for the fun of it, I use a 9 and a 10 wt. because I like throwing heavier flies, and when its really windy outside. So, as you can see, it depends. Send me an IM and I'll give you my number. I have several different weight outfits I'll let you try out. You can take them with you to try on the water. That way, you can decide what will fit your needs best.
Capt. Jack
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markman
Old Salt
Reged: 10/11/05
Posts: 826
Loc: Orange Park, FL
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I want to know what kinda rod you need to catch big tarpon, bonito, and maybe a cobia or something. I need lessons, so where do I learn?
Edited by Second Chance (04/28/06 01:13 AM)
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CaptJackFlash
Old Hand
Reged: 12/06/04
Posts: 299
Loc: Florida
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For big tarpon a 10 wt. is minimum, I recommend a 12 wt. for them. For the cobia and bonito, a 10 wt. is fine. The person to really talk to re: fly fishing for these animals is John Botko of the Salty Feather. He can arrange evrything, including lessons and trips.
Tarpon fishing on fly is a little different up here than in S. Florida and the Keys. Up here the fish figt much, much deeper...sorta like a heavyweight boxing match vs. a shallow water jumping contest. You will need a fly rod that has a lot of lifting power...meaning one that is a poor casting rod.
Personally, I prefer a 10 wt. for everything up here, including redfish and trout. The reason is I can throw larger, bulkier flies with a 10 wt., which is what I prefer fishing with. Particulary the larger topwater poppers. That is just me. Most guys fishing for reds and trout use pretty light rods...7 - 8 wt for them. Plus, when fly fishing in the wind, a 10 wt. really punches into it, as opposed to a little 7-8 wt. outfit.
Good luck!
Regards,
Capt. Jack
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Second Chance
Webmaster
Reged: 07/01/03
Posts: 7172
Loc: Jacksonville, FL
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Ok Jack, I nominate you to give us all a fly fishing lesson by holding a Fish-Tails fly fishing clinic! I'm sure everyone else will nominate you too. 
Something I've always wanted to try.
Second Chance
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CaptJackFlash
Old Hand
Reged: 12/06/04
Posts: 299
Loc: Florida
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Whenever you are ready. I've got outfits to practice with from 10 wt, down to 5 wt.
Just let me know.
Capt. Jack
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eardor
Member
Reged: 11/15/07
Posts: 42
Loc: jax, fl
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did capt jack hold the fly fishing expo yet? if not count me in, i want to learn and try to do it like some guy i saw on tv, troll baits with no hooks and get a marlin right behind the boat and toss him a fly, i believe that would be one heck of a fight..but i have seen it done on tv so i know its possible...if i can find the video online ill post it
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Fishtails
Fishaholic
Reged: 10/16/02
Posts: 2501
Loc: Fernandina Beach
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It hasn't materialized. I saw an episode of what you're talking about. I believe it was the spanish fly, Jose Wejebe http://www.spanishflytv.com/
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