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Fly Fishing Gear for the Pleasant River Maine
Fly Line:
The ideal all around fly line would probably be a 5 weight, floating fly line. You could get by
with just this one fly line size if you had to. You may want a 4 weight floating fly line. Some
anglers would prefer something heavier than the 5 weight for large nymphs and streamers.
A 6 weight fly line would deliver most of the streamers and heavy nymphs better than the 5
weight. You may also want to use a sinking tip line for the streamers.
Fly Rod:
You would want a fly rod to handle each of the above line sizes. The four, five and six
weight rods should be nine feet long in a medium fast to fast action. You want to be able to
cast in the afternoon wind that comes about most every day during the summer.
Fly Reel:
The reels for the 4, 5 and 6 weight lines should have good drags. The drags should be
smooth and adjust to fine increments.
Leaders:
You should be using at least a seven foot leader anywhere on the creek. A nine foot length
would probably be the best all around length. The only exception would be when you are
fishing streamers. If you fish the Trico and other hatches that require long leaders, you
may want to use a 12 foot leader. If you fish streamers, you may want a short leader or
only 3 or 4 feet.. Make sure you have leaders in sizes ranging from 0X for streamers, up to
6X for midges and other small flies.
Tippet:
You should also have plenty of extra tippet in sizes ranging from 0X to 6X.
Waders:
Waders are preferred although there are places you can fish from the bank. We prefer the
breathable type.
Wading Boots:
Non felt sole boots are now required in Maine.
Landing Net:
A landing net is purely an optional item.
Trout Flies:
We recommend our own "Perfect Flies" because they are the most realistic and effective
imitations of the things trout eat that you can purchase. We suggest you have the flies
necessary to match the insects during the time you plan on fishing the Pleasant River. We
also have generic and attractor flies at a very reasonable price if you prefer them.
Fly Line:
The ideal all around fly line would probably be a 5 weight, floating fly line. You could get by
with just this one fly line size if you had to. You may want a 4 weight floating fly line. Some
anglers would prefer something heavier than the 5 weight for large nymphs and streamers.
A 6 weight fly line would deliver most of the streamers and heavy nymphs better than the 5
weight. You may also want to use a sinking tip line for the streamers.
Fly Rod:
You would want a fly rod to handle each of the above line sizes. The four, five and six
weight rods should be nine feet long in a medium fast to fast action. You want to be able to
cast in the afternoon wind that comes about most every day during the summer.
Fly Reel:
The reels for the 4, 5 and 6 weight lines should have good drags. The drags should be
smooth and adjust to fine increments.
Leaders:
You should be using at least a seven foot leader anywhere on the creek. A nine foot length
would probably be the best all around length. The only exception would be when you are
fishing streamers. If you fish the Trico and other hatches that require long leaders, you
may want to use a 12 foot leader. If you fish streamers, you may want a short leader or
only 3 or 4 feet.. Make sure you have leaders in sizes ranging from 0X for streamers, up to
6X for midges and other small flies.
Tippet:
You should also have plenty of extra tippet in sizes ranging from 0X to 6X.
Waders:
Waders are preferred although there are places you can fish from the bank. We prefer the
breathable type.
Wading Boots:
Non felt sole boots are now required in Maine.
Landing Net:
A landing net is purely an optional item.
Trout Flies:
We recommend our own "Perfect Flies" because they are the most realistic and effective
imitations of the things trout eat that you can purchase. We suggest you have the flies
necessary to match the insects during the time you plan on fishing the Pleasant River. We
also have generic and attractor flies at a very reasonable price if you prefer them.
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Photo Courtesy of Dennis McCarthy
Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 &12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 71/2
ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0-2X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0-2X
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly Supreme Four, Superb Five or
Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 4/5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 &12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 71/2
ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0-2X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0-2X
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly Supreme Four, Superb Five or
Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 4/5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
| Options For Selecting Flies: 1. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. 2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need. 3. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with a budget for flies and we will select them to match the budget and get them to you in time for your fly fishing trip. All orders are shipped free in the U. S. Orders over $100 are shipped via Priority Mail. |