August9999 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2015 Hey there, later this week I plan on going kayaking in my local bay. I've fished it all my life but this is the first time I will be attempting to fly fish it. I will be fishing mangroves and a deepish sand flat (4-6ft) for snook, seatrout, redfish, and possibly jacks/ladyfish if boredom kicks in. So I was wondering if I could get some tips such as best way to fly fish a mangrove wall/sand flat and if I need to tie anything else. What I have in my box right now are: EP Baitfish Clousers Schminnows Tomoka Mullet sort of fly Gurglers A Shrimp. The weather is said to be about 8mph winds and the temperature will be mid 60's. Thanks for the help, August Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Bob LeMay 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2015 The only tip I can provide is to use weedless flies if possible and start each retrieve right up in the mangrove roots... Hope you do well and post up how it goes. I'd be interested in what area you're in as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
August9999 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2015 Okay, I might tie up some weedless flies. And I'll be sure to post a full report on here afterwards. I am fishing on the Southwest coast of Florida, around Estero Bay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Betty 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2015 Snake flys are good all over, Crease flys and a crab fly or two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2015 bend backs are my favorite for throwing at the trees. Not only are they weedless, but they are much easier to pop out of the branches when you throw one too long Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
