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Originally Posted by Penn
You must have the book:"Matching the Hatch" ???
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Penn
I use Lefty's Saltwater Patterns,, and like most, feeble-ly try to duplicate the art pieces..
When my hatch doesn't match the book,, it's artistic nuance..
My greatest failure is trying to match the Palolo (Palola) hatch we have in May. The Poon love warms,, but get so drunk on them that they act like stupid kids on Spring brake..
If you ever need a chuckle, try to find time to be between the Bahia Honda Bridges during the hatch..
If your not familiar,, google fu "palolo hatch bahia honda bridge"..
There is a picture in my Fish Tails album of a Palolo.
http://albums.phanfare.com/jj-bpk/17...ageID=39696146
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abc_123 "What wt line / rod you fish these salt water flies with in fla? "
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Here in the Key's you can use just about any wt you want. The gate is the wind,, more wind = heaver line class. OR you fish with a buddy that can put you on the lea side.
My buddy is a guide, one customer from Germany brings over all sorts of rigs,, just to test. Three yrs ago he try Tarpon on a 2wt, and it worked, he landed a 40 lb and several smaller. Given he is very very good caster and has 30 yrs experience with Tarpon..
I take 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, & 11wt, all with WF floating line. I fish Sage rods, most are older ebay finds. My preference is stiff and fast.