Outlined below is the standard rig that I use for just about everything that swims in north Texas creeks: Rod 3 weight Material graphite Length 7 6 Line WF4F (weight forward, 4-weight, floating) Reel anything that will hold your fly line Leader handmade furled leader, 10-15 lb test, 5-6 feet Microswivel Scientific Anglers small (7.5 mm, 25 lb) Tippet 2x or 3x, 24-30 inches You might be surprised that I dont recommend any specific type of reel
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Frequently, a redfish might follow a lure for a long distance before striking, so work it all the way back to the boat
When youve finally depleted the bar on top, youll catch the fish and reap the rewards
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