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| Presentation Tips & Tricks - Advanced Float 'n Fly Tactics |
| Written by Ken Duke | |||||||||
Page 7 of 7 FINAL TIPS Most float-and-fly fishing is done with light-action 8- to 10- foot spinning rods. Since sensitivity isn’t paramount (you simply watch the float), opt for something light with a parabolic action that will absorb strong runs from powerful fish. “For float-and-fly fishing, almost any quality spinning reel will work, but it’s got to have a high gear-ratio and a smooth drag,” Headrick says. “A high gear-ratio allows you to keep up with darting fish. And with such light line, you need a smooth drag to subdue big smallmouths that are amazingly powerful, even in cold water.” There’s still something magical about watching a float on the surface of your favorite fishing waters as it dances, then disappears. The thrill of a strike is as intense as when you were a kid, and the fish fight just as hard. Though these methods originated in mid-South reservoirs, they will catch bass in rivers and lakes across the continent. Ken Duke is a long time outdoor writer and the Senior Editor for BASS Publications Add This To...            |
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