What flies to use for snook?
Freshwater and canal snook are generally smaller due to the lack of food in the system. They also tend to be pickier and eat smaller flies. Size 6 flies in black or black/purple, as well as gurglers, work well.
What size fly reel for snook?
Hunter says the best all-purpose weight rods to use are sizes 8 through 11. You’ll want to focus your search on fast-action saltwater fly rods; a fast action is necessary to generate the high line speeds needed for quick, long, spot-on presentations to snook 80 feet out from the boat.
What weight fly rod for snook?
8-weight
Rods: A 9-foot 8-weight rod with an appropriate-size reel is the perfect setup for beach snook. Many visitors bring 9- and 10-weights, but a day or so of blind-casting will usually justify the purchase of an 8 before the trip home.
Can you fly fish for snook?
Both shrimp and baitfish patterns (and even crab flies) take snook on the flats, just match the hatch whenever possible. Top flies include the Seaducers, Muddlers, lightly-weighted Clouser Minnows, Bendbacks, Borski Swimming Shrimp, Crystal Shrimp, and EP Baitfish patterns.
What is a stripping basket?
What is a stripping basket? A stripping basket is an essential fly fishing accessory for any angler who plans on wade fishing in circumstances where one would have more line ready to shoot.
How do you fish snook from the beach?
Look for drop-offs in the sand. Troughs that run parallel to the beach just a few feet from shore often serve as a cruising lane for snook. Walk the beach as the tide changes. Troughs out of sight or reach during high tide may be more visible with snook easier to spot as the water recedes.
How do you fly fish on snook on the beach?
Fishing around the high tide – 2 hours before and 2 hours after the peak of the tide – is usually best. This is when the fish can patrol the trough right at your feet looking for the bait that’s already moved closer to shore for safety. Both the incoming and falling sides of the tide can be good for snook.