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Old January 18th, 2007, 03:37 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
Joel *DFD*
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Default Fly Fishing for Muskies


Stan wrote:
After viewing the Fly Fishing show on the VS channel the other day, it
got my sporting blood flowing. The 2 guys were fishing for Muskies on
a lake in Boulder Junction Wisconsin. I've never fished for Muskies,
as there are none in Oregon! I asked a question about the epoxy head
fly they were using on the Fly Tying Newsgroup, and Ken suggested I
post on here to get info about Muskie fly fishing and flys. So here it
is. Suggestions????

Hey, at least I learned how to tell the difference between a Muskie
and a Pike!

Stan


Big rods. 9, 10 wts.even 11 wts.
Floating & sinking tip lines with front ends shortened..
Very short leaders & strong wire tippets.
Big flies 6", 8", even 10" long on big hooks size 1, 2/0, even 4/0..
Tandem flys to add length.
Bright colors, reds, yellows, charteuse, blacks, with white in
combination.
Super long hackles, hair, or rabbit strips for action.
And pray like hell for NO wind when out on the lake.
Have fun!
Joel