![]() ![]() If you're lucky you may get multiple shots at the same fish, it really depends where you are. Once spooked, they will make their way off the flat and not eat. While casting to feeding fish on the flats, a minimum number of false casts with an accurate presentation of the fly is very important. They have a soft mouth so treat with utmost respect while releasing. Sometimes they can be found in the presence of rays so keep an eye out for that too. Present the fly ahead of the fish and begin stripping as the fish gets closer. So your best bet with seatrout flies, if you prefer the larger fish, is to stick with baitfish patterns. We use a variety of presentation methods to catch fish including lures, flies, and live bait. Approach cautiously when up on the flats - they can be tailing or cruising - but when they are up on the flats and undisturbed they are in eating mode and are very alert. This is called sight fishing and its our primary fishing technique in the Flats. But crabs, shrimps, deceivers and most flies can also work. ![]() On the flats a yellow over white clouser matches the small whiting they love. For flats fishing a 9 - 10wt outfit, intermediate lines with 9 - 12ft fluorocarbon leader, large arbour reel holding plenty of backing.įor offshore the same setup but using a quick sinking line or shooting head.Ĭlousers Crab fly Deceiver Prawn imitations Poppers ![]()
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