Saturday, February 2, 2013

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Good Fly for Chain Pickerel

Lots of fun with spinners and spoons on a spinning setup, they have a long lateral line and are sensitive to the vibrations. I've had some luck on the fly with a white and blue deceiver (Size 2). The leader is important, I've used about 12 inches of 12-15lb braid as a tippet and had that work very well. Those fish aren't leader shy and dont worry about using heavier mono. I've found braid to be stronger and also allows the fly to move a lot more naturally compared to wire. Work near weed beds and structure as these fish ambush their prey.  I've caught my largest chains on a quick strip then pause to let the fly flutter, quick strip then pause etc.

Good luck, the bigger ones will take some nice runs. Slimy fish to handle though so bring a towel.

Dave

On Friday, February 1, 2013 2:41:51 PM UTC-5, bill suworoff wrote:
I had a ball in Maine this August with Chain Pickerel, at sunset they
started to bite on anything; Clousers, craw fish imitations even
poppers.

On 2/1/13, Danny Haley <danny...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am new to fly fishing.  This time of year I usually head over to the
> south and Severn Rivers with some spinners for Pickerel action.  Now fly
> fishing is the only thing on my mind.  What type of flies will pickerel
> take?
>
> Thanks
> Danny Haley
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