All-around shallow flats setup Rod: 8 weight rod, fast to medium-fast Reel: quality saltwater fly reel with smooth drag Line: floating redfish fly line with a quick-loading head Leader/tippet: 9 leader, 1620 lb tippet Flies: medium-weight shrimp and crab patterns (#21/0) Windy days and bigger flies Rod: 9 weight rod Reel: sealed or highly corrosion-resistant reel Line: aggressive floating taper designed for wind and big flies Leader/tippet: 9 leader, 20 lb tippet Flies: heavier eyes, baitfish and crab patterns Clear water, spooky fish Rod: 8 weight rod (or softer 9 8 wt if you prefer) Reel: smooth drag is critical Line: floating line with controlled presentation Leader/tippet: 1012 leader, 1216 lb tippet Flies: lighter weight, smaller profile crabs/shrimp Gear Details That Make a Big Difference Polarized sunglasses and a good hat Seeing fish is half the battle
The bottom line is this lure absolutely does "sit" very nicely on the surface, accurately mimics a bird that has had the misfortune of falling into the water and is now easy prey for the large-mouthed green monsters that reside below the surface
We suggest these as the best fishing reels without getting into tournament-level pricing
As fish receive more pressure and see more lures, they can often respond with more engagement to something they've seen less of
Bullhead: Found in all lakes, ponds and streams
