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Wadingmylifeaway · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:31 pm Post subject: Fly fishing

hey guys, I haven't posted on here in awhile but I had a few questions about fly fishing and you all have been great about helping me out. A buddy and I decided to start fly fishing, but we are having difficulty figuring out what kind of places to fish. We've been to PINS to fish the surf and a few drive in spots and we are still yet to catch anything worth talking about. Not looking to limit out just get that first feeling of catching a red on a fly rod we keep hearing about. Any tips on areas to give us a chance would be fantastic we do have a boat. Any tips about sight casting would be great also. Thanks guys and gals in advance.
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ziacatcher · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:40 pm Post subject:

I've always had a lot of fun, and success, all along the back side of Mustang Island heading towards port a. Water shallow enough to sight cast, as well as slightly deeper water and there's a lot of areas to fish.

Also, anything and everything you want to know about flyfishing can be found out by talking to Don at Roy's. He's the fly-fishing guru in this area

Wadingmylifeaway · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:56 pm Post subject:

Thanks ziacatcher. I actually spoke to those guys the other day when I was buying my 2nd rod for a New Mexico fly fishing trip at the end of this month. I think I could have sat down with those guys for days they are so knowledgeable. Any idea if yarbarough flats is any good? Also do you usually fish places that's covered from the wind or just shorelines. Example: Wilton's cut vs Estes flats
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ziacatcher · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:05 pm Post subject:

I fish a lot of the same areas I would fishing using conventional tackle. By the way, where in New Mexico are you going to go on a fly fishing trip?

RPool · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:43 am Post subject:

Yes, Yarbrough flats can be really good and is one of the best places to consistently catch black drum in good numbers on the fly via sight casting. Take either small black flies (Clouser's or Crazy Charlies) or spoon flies but don't strip them for drum. Sight cast then let the fly settle with, at most, a little twitch. Reds there as well. Also, check out the fly fishing board here - some really talented folks post great information there regarding fly fishing the ULM.

Wadingmylifeaway · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:06 am Post subject:

It's gonna depend on the run off, but it's 5 day backpacking trip. Hopefully in either the Pecos or Gila wilderness. The fly shops informed me that if the run off is in full swing they suggest we go somewhere else though. Its our first fly fishing trip out of state.
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HauntedByWaters · Finger Mullet Joined: 22 May 2015 Posts: 44

You guys are making me want a new rod. I have not entered into the saltwater side of the fly yet. If you have ever read A River Runs Through It, you might recognize my screen name. NM is a very interesting place, Chama, and Winston are on my short list of places to hunt sometime.

lagunaflyoutfitters · Horse Mullet Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 127

if your blown out go to the san juan below the dam. stay at abes. you will catch much bigger fish in that tailwater anyway. good luck

ziacatcher · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: new mexico

Nematocyst · Horse Mullet Joined: 14 Jun 2015 Posts: 135

That is one tiny fly.

kweber · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:03 am Post subject:

Jetty Bandit · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 11:51 am Post subject:

X2 on Don at Roy's Bait & Tackle... They have everything you need for fly fishing down here.

Take advantage of early mornings when the winds are the calmest. I've learned over the last year that you can fly fish anywhere really if you change your approach (use intermediate lines for deeper water, look up shorelines adjacent to flats on a map that will be protected from the wind, ect).
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ziacatcher · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:07 pm Post subject:

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kweber · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 3:18 pm Post subject:

what a trophy on such light tackle!

like catching a 6ft bull shark on a speck rig...
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john's addicted · Horse Mullet Joined: 15 Feb 2011 Posts: 171

ditto on the mustang island locations. find a big flat and time it so there's some water on it. then quietly go hunting. you might only make a handful of casts, but you'll see every fish and the stalk is most of the fun.
fishpass jetty is a favorite of mine for tops on fly tackle. you never know what species will get angry at something bright and shiny.
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