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Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Flies for the Presumpscot River
Maine
Fly Line:
We recommend either a 4, 5 or 6 weight fly line for the trout in Presumpscot River. You
mostly only need floating lines. You will want a sinking line and/or sinking tip lines for
streamer fishing. Line sizes for landlocked Atlantic salmon should range from 6 to 8 weight
Fly Rod:
We recommend either a 4, 5 or 6 weight fly rod for each line size you choose to use for
trout. The fly rods should in a med-fast to fast action and a 9 foot length. For salmon, a 6
to 8 weight fly rod in a medium fast to fast action and nine foot length.
Fly Reel:
The fly reels used should be for each of the different lines you use and each should have
a very good drag. We prefer disc drags but there are other types that will work as well. It
should be smooth.
Leaders:
Leaders for trout should size 0X to 6X and be from 71/2 to 12 feet long. You may want
some short leaders of 3 or 4 feet for streamers. Leaders for salmon should be 9 feet for
single handed rods up to 16 feet for Spey rods. They should range from 0 to 2X in size.
Tippet:
You should have spare tippet in 0X and 6X for trout and salmon.
Waders:
Waders are necessary. We prefer the breathable type.
Wading Boots:
Felt bottom wading boots are recommended at the present time. We have not tested the
new boots in this river.
Landing Net:
A landing net is a purely optional item.
Trout Flies:
We recommend "Perfect Flies" because they are the most realistic and effective imitations
of the things trout eat that you can purchase or use on the Presumpscot River. We also
have some very low priced, generic trout flies, if that is your preference.
Maine
Fly Line:
We recommend either a 4, 5 or 6 weight fly line for the trout in Presumpscot River. You
mostly only need floating lines. You will want a sinking line and/or sinking tip lines for
streamer fishing. Line sizes for landlocked Atlantic salmon should range from 6 to 8 weight
Fly Rod:
We recommend either a 4, 5 or 6 weight fly rod for each line size you choose to use for
trout. The fly rods should in a med-fast to fast action and a 9 foot length. For salmon, a 6
to 8 weight fly rod in a medium fast to fast action and nine foot length.
Fly Reel:
The fly reels used should be for each of the different lines you use and each should have
a very good drag. We prefer disc drags but there are other types that will work as well. It
should be smooth.
Leaders:
Leaders for trout should size 0X to 6X and be from 71/2 to 12 feet long. You may want
some short leaders of 3 or 4 feet for streamers. Leaders for salmon should be 9 feet for
single handed rods up to 16 feet for Spey rods. They should range from 0 to 2X in size.
Tippet:
You should have spare tippet in 0X and 6X for trout and salmon.
Waders:
Waders are necessary. We prefer the breathable type.
Wading Boots:
Felt bottom wading boots are recommended at the present time. We have not tested the
new boots in this river.
Landing Net:
A landing net is a purely optional item.
Trout Flies:
We recommend "Perfect Flies" because they are the most realistic and effective imitations
of the things trout eat that you can purchase or use on the Presumpscot River. We also
have some very low priced, generic trout flies, if that is your preference.
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Photo Courtesy of Dennis McCarthy
Presumpscot
River Maine
River Maine
Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight for trout, 6 to 8 for
salmon
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 &12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing:
71/2 ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0-2X
Salmon: 0-2X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer & Salmon 0-2X
Best Fly Rod:
Perfect Fly 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 weight rods
Fly Reels:
For 4 to 9 wt. fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Loon Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight for trout, 6 to 8 for
salmon
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 &12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing:
71/2 ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0-2X
Salmon: 0-2X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer & Salmon 0-2X
Best Fly Rod:
Perfect Fly 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 weight rods
Fly Reels:
For 4 to 9 wt. fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Loon 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. |