While the bait vs fly debate continues…
People who don’t fish can’t possibly grasp the depth of the divide separating the two species of trout anglers. One tries to entice trout with worms, florescent Power Bait or sparkly lures. The other casts bits of fur and thread tied into patterns that imitate insects — a.k.a. “flies.” Source
Pay no attention to the purists who think you should be condemned to flyfishing purgatory because you toss something other than a fly. I’m not a live bait guy, but I have tossed the occasional senko with a fly rod. A fly rod is simply just another tool to deliver a bait/fly/lure to trick a fish into biting your presentation. Source
So many people when you bring up fly fishing with bait they cringe. They think you are nuts actually. Bait fishing is just like fly fishing. They can be one in the same. It’s all about the drift and mending of the line and feeling for the bite. Drift a worm or drift a nymph, same principles apply. Source
Today, we’re going to focus on fly fishing bait and lures, specifically with regard to saltwater fishing.
There are lots of bait and lure options available to saltwater fly fishermen, and each brings with it advantages in the right conditions that need to be understood to make your outing a success.
Whether you’re fishing the cold waters of the North Atlantic, the sandy coastlines of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, or the tropical blue waters of the Gulf and America’s Pacific Coast, there’s always going to be a right and wrong bait to use.
Following is a guide to choosing the right fly fishing bait and lures…
Read More: A Beginner’s Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing Lures and Bait