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Capt. Bill Fields Your Fly Fishing Questions
<QUESTION>
What type of equip do I use for fishing for drum. I will be in Delaware
& NC this july?
Thanks
<ANSWER>
drum in deep water are hard to catch on fly.if you find them in
shallow water an 8or9wt. rod with matching reel should do the trick.
floating fly line, or maybe an intermediate line, with a 9ft.tapered
leader is the way to go.
drum,red or black,feed on the bottom.they like crabs,shrimp,and
small baitfish.try using a clouser minnow in brown and white.get
it down on the bottom and bounce it along.you want it to make little
puffs of mud as it moves.
don't be atraid to try other flys,many will work.start fishing on
the bottom and move up in the water column if that isn't producing.
good fishing,bill miller
<QUESTION>
What is the sea temp off the coast of North Carolina now? I want
to fish at Cape Lookout and need to know what's running on the coast
also.
<ANSWER>
check the N.O.A.A. site or a weather site on the internet for current
water temps of the carolina coast.
look at the eangler guides page for the area that includes cape
lookout and call one of our guides.they can tell you what is happening
currently.
<QUESTION>
I am going to Beaufort, SC in mid-March. Could you please tell me
where and how I should fish inshore in this area?
<ANSWER>
check the eangler guide page for our guides in that area.contact
them for info.
<QUESTION>
what lures would you recommend me using fishing on the beaches (on
land)of Edisto Island S.C. i won't be using fly tackle but you guys
didn't have a saltwater catagory Also what lb. line. Thanks
Jonathon Schulz GA
<ANSWER>
check the eangler guides page in that area.contact our guides for
info.
<QUESTION>
What is the sea temp off the coast of North Carolina now? I want
to fish at Cape Lookout and need to know what's running on the coast
also.
<ANSWER>
check the eangler guide page for our guides in the cape lookout
area.contact them for info.
check one of the internet NOAA weather sites for sea temps.
<QUESTION>
What type of equip do I use for fishing for drum. I will be in Delaware
& NC this july?
Thanks
<ANSWER>
red and black drum are mostly bottom feeders.use weighted flys like
a clouser minnow and bounce them on the bottom so they puff up little
muds.brown or a darker color should be your first choice.if that
does not work try lighter colors.
a 9ft.8 or 9wt. rod with a weight forward floating fly line should
do the job.if the water is deep try a sink tip or intermediate fly
line.
<QUESTION>
A couple of quick questions. Can you recommend a good guide for
bonefishing in the Akumal, Mexico area. Also, how is the fishing
for bones in mid-April.
<ANSWER>
for the latest update on mexico bonefishing call bob nauhiem at
fishing international(800-950-4242)tell bob that bill miller at
eangler recommended him.by the way,bob is the inventor of the crazy
charlie bonefish fly.that fly is considered to be one of the best
bonefish flys ever tied.it works anywhere in the world.ask him about
it.
good luck and good fishing,bill miller
<QUESTION>
A couple of quick questions. Can you recommend a good guide for
bonefishing in the Akumal, Mexico area. Also, how is the fishing
for bones in mid-April.
<ANSWER>
call bob nauhiem at fishing international(800-950-4242).they will
have the latest scoop.bob is the inventor of the crazy charlie bonefish
fly,one of the best ever tied.ask him about it.
good luck and good fishing,bill miller
<QUESTION>
A couple of quick questions. Can you recommend a good guide for
bonefishing in the Akumal, Mexico area. Also, how is the fishing
for bones in mid-April.
<ANSWER>
call bob nauhiem at fishing international (800-950-4242).he books
lots of trips there and should be current on the hotspots.tell bob
that bill miller at eangler recommended him.
bob invented the crazy charlie bonefish fly.it's one of the finest
bonefish flies ever tied.ask him about it.
good luck and good fishing,
bill miller
<QUESTION>
Will the tarpon be in the St. Pete area by the week after Easter?
<ANSWER>
the tarpon are already there.try the skyway bridge with live bait
for fast action.
for fly rod action,fish the gandy and howard franklin bridges at
night.the tarpon swim on the dark side of the uptide shadow line
looking for bait.toss a streamer fly in the light and drift it into
the dark with short strips.
a few tarpon may be on the flats near the bridges at high water.
good luck,bill miller
<QUESTION>
Where are the best spots to fly fish around St. George Island, Florida,
and hoe do you tie Grasset's Grass Minnow?
<ANSWER>
to find out about the st. george island area go to our guides page
and click on that area.then go to the fishing reports.if it looks
good you may want to consider booking an eangler guide online.you
can learn more in one day with a guide than one year on your own.
for first hand instruction on the grasset grass minnow,call rick
himself(941-923-7799)tell rick, bill miller from eangler recommended
him.
<QUESTION>
what is the largest fish ever caught from shore in california?
<ANSWER>
a 478lb. yellowfin tuna on 4lb. tippet,using a red and white clouser
minnow.
just to be sure,click on the eangler pro shop and order ken schultz's
fishing encyclopedia.i might be wrong.
best of luck,capt. fish finder
<QUESTION>
what is the best bait for tarpin in guft
<ANSWER>
try a live threadfin herring, pinfish or silver dollar size crab,3ft.
under a cork.a dead menhaden or shad fished on the bottom also works
well.
good fishing,bill miller
<QUESTION>
I am a beginning flyfisherman.(about a year) I really want to start
tying my own flys. I have seen kits that come with everything, and
even really good instructions. My poblem is that every one of those
kits are for fresh water. The saltwater kits I have seen don't come
with very detailed instructions or videos. Are there any saltwater
kits for beginners(I have never tied a fly)that are really good.
Do I have to buy everything separately? I don't mind spending the
money but I want detailed instructions and preferably a video along
with the nice kit.I don't really want to start with a 50 or 60 dollar
kit that I will outgrow soon. I would rather spend the money now
and get quality stuff. Any suggestions?
<ANSWER>
you ask a very good question.the same question i had when i started
tying flys.
order from the eangler pro shop,"tying salt water flys with
jimmy nix",volumes #1 and#2.it is an excellent video .also
available is "tying flys for saltwater"(interactive cd-rom).lefty
kreh's book "saltwater fly patterns" is a must.
another very good way to learn is join a fly fishing club.they always
have tiers willing to teach newcomers.
all of these sources should give you the answers you seek.
<QUESTION>
I asked yesterday about fly tying videos and kits and you told me
to check out jim nix's videos and Lefty kreh's book,and the interactive
cd-rom. Well I looked in the pro shop and couldn't find any of them.
Are you sure that eangler carries these. I Would like to know where
I could get them if eangler doesn't carry them.
Thank you for everything
Robert Swift(future fly tier)
<ANSWER>
dear robert,
i passed your reply to our pro shop.those items may not be listed,but
we have them or will get them for you.
call chris carrere,lenny or will in our pro shop.813-639-9636.chris
knows about our email.tell him bill miller told you to call.good
luck-bill
<QUESTION>
I asked yesterday about fly tying videos and kits and you told me
to check out jim nix's videos and Lefty kreh's book,and the interactive
cd-rom. Well I looked in the pro shop and couldn't find any of them.
Are you sure that eangler carries these. I Would like to know where
I could get them if eangler doesn't carry them.
Thank you for everything
Robert Swift(future fly tier)
<ANSWER>
dear robert,
i passed your reply to our pro shop.those items may not be listed,but
we have them or will get them for you.
call chris carrere,lenny or will in our pro shop.813-639-9636.chris
knows about our email.tell him bill miller told you to call.good
luck-bill
<QUESTION>
where can I do a grandslam?
<ANSWER>
i suppose the grand slam you speak of is tarpon,bonefish and permit
on fly.
it certainly can be done in the florida keys, if things are right.check
the eangler guides page, for the keys ,to find a guide.
if you want to travel to a neat place try the ascencion bay bonefish
club in the yucatan region of mexico.i caught a grand slam there
twice.call bob nauhiem at fishing international 800-950-4242.tell
him bill miller at eangler told you to call.bob is a great fly man
and invented the crazy charlie bonefish fly.
good luck,
bill miller
<QUESTION>
I'm trying to find information on how to get into the guiding profession.
Does anyone know of any schools or apprenticeship programs?
<ANSWER>
to become a guide you need to be licensed by the coast guard to
carry passengers for hire.you will need to pass a test and prove
time on the water.if you do all that you are a guide.it does not
mean you can put people on fish,but you are a guide.
i know of no schools to teach being a guide.find a mentor who is
a guide ,take his overflow and watch how he works,watch other guides,ask
questions,be prepared to starve and have a understanding wife who
has a good job.
best of luck,you will need it.there are thousands of new guides.
bill miller
<QUESTION>
on the key islandmarada where is your favorite spot for tarpon fishing
this time of year? please dont be vague thanks don
<ANSWER>
hey don,
there are so many good places at islamorada for tarpon.my favorite
is 9 mile bank on an incoming tide.
click on our guides page for the middle keys and give those guys
a call for up to date info.
good fishing,bill miller
<QUESTION>
What is the best times to go fishing for croaker,spot,flounder,
and trout here in Va. The area is close to the James River, and
the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel? Also, what is the best bait to
use? I'm lost please help..
<ANSWER>
click on our guides page for that area.check the reports and pictures.
you may want to hire a guide.you can learn more in one day with
a guide than you can in one year on tour own.we can book the guide
for you. good luck,bill miller
<QUESTION>
I am looking for push pole recommendations. Any suggestions? Thanks
<ANSWER>
i prefer the loomis graphite pushpole.it is very light and strong.it
comes in sections,so it can be made to your length specs.it is easily
put together with epoxy.instructions are provided.i currently have
two of them.
call chris carrere @ eangler 813-639-9636 tell him you talked to
me.he can help you get one.his email adress is ccarrere@eangler.com
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