with all of the talk about herring in the area either now or in the near future, i got to thinking about getting them on the flyrod. has anyone ever tried this? i would imagine that you would need to use really small flies, say like a size 16 or something that closely resembles a sabiki rig.
I've caught them on small "shrimp-like" flies. First saltwater fish ever on the flyrod for me. Size 6 hooks I think. Black with a little flash under lights at night.
Caught plenty. We used to go around millville, close to trout season. Menanico (sp) & upper tuckahoe. Trout gear with somewhere around 1/32oz, way lighter than current jiggies or closers, with the barest wisp of marabou. One of the guys from the old club SWFROA made the jigs. Lots of fun & a really nice early outing. Ron
Used to catch them on a plain gold hook with nothing on it. That was with a spinrod. I would agree with Sparse. something real small. Now the sea herring the ones by the jetties and ocean they hit small jiggies like there is no tomorrow.
dave, what size hooks would you suggest? i have a nice assortment of trout hooks from my early tying days, and i wouldn't mind using them for some herring flies. i don't see the need for stainless hooks since the flies should be fairly easy to mass produce.
I know I said jiggies before, but I meant clousers. Although, little beadhead jiggies would work just fine too, and not only for herring. Another idea is forming.....
I use #6 or #8 hooks, but you can use smaller if you want. Find a school of herring, cast into the middle of them, and hold on. It's really easy fishing if the fish are biting and you can sight fish for 'em. I use 3lb test tippet so the fly sinks more quickly. You really don't need more than that unless stripers are around.
Originally posted by Backwater: I've caught them on small "shrimp-like" flies. First saltwater fish ever on the flyrod for me. Size 6 hooks I think. Black with a little flash under lights at night.
Very good advise there. BW!
When I was a non- flt guy, I would use a herring jig...actually a #6 long shank gold hook with a bit or weight molded on...all gold.
Add a split shot about 2' ahead and do the wiggle with your rod tip, and if they are there, you are in!
The tinyest curly tail grub in chartreuce on a speck of a jig head was also very good. As stated by those who walked before us, a wisp of hair is more than enough...
Have fun guys!
btw....I was speaking to Bob Pop a few days back and he also mentioned the SWFROA...We have much to thank you guys for!
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