j. michael 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2008 I am hoping to go fly fishing for marlin, wahoo, tuna, and the likes next June. Any advice, stories, or whatever for these great fish (rods, reels, lines, flies, ect.) would be great. I've read a few books on it, but live advice is excellent as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travbass2 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Speak softly and carry a big stick. I tried to play the light tackle card on a 20lb False Albacore with a 6wt. It won. Broke my hand built in three places. Took an 8wt for what was supposed to be baby Bluefin and broke that on one well over 100. If you are hunting wahoo, marlin, and tuna, take something 12-15wt. The 'hoos like it big and fast, but the tuna and marlin can get bigger. Now I have a 12wt for the big fish and am hunting a Bluefin over 350lbs. Going to NC this winter to take a shot. Got my fingers crossed. Gonna use a big, and I mean big, menhaden/bluefish imitation. Anything that looks similar to a flying fish or a ballyhoo should do well for ya. Where ya fishing??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
