FLIES AND EQUIPMENT
The fly angler uses a rod longer and lighter then used for spin fishing. For Atlantic salmon fishing, the rod may vary in length from between 8 ft for a one-handed rod to as long as 14 ft for spey rod fishing. On the Miramichi the most commonly used rod might be 8 to 10 ft and 8-10 wt with a reel that can handle at least one hundred yards of backing. For lines everyone has their own preference but the average fisherman and the novice angler usually use weight forward floating lines in the summer and fall, and sinking lines in the spring.
As for flies there are many types used; wet, dry, bugs, bombers, streamers, flies for fast water, flies for slow water, flies for high water and flies for low water. Sometimes fly patterns change daily throughout the season, depending on conditions. Most river guides and local fly shops are willing to help out with suggestions for the right selection of fly for whatever condition.
Some of the most popular flies used on the Miramichi River are:
SPRING FLIES
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GRAY GHOST |
BLUE SMELT |
RENOUS RIVER SPECIAL |
CHRISTMAS TREE |
MICKEY FINN
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BLACK GHOST
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MIRAMICHI SMELT
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COUNTRY HAVEN
CARDINAL |
SUMMER AND FALL FLIES
GREEN MACHINE |
BUTTERFLY |
SHADY LADY |
GREEN BOMBER |
BROWN BOMBER |
BLACK BEAR
GREEN BUTT |
BLACK BEAR
RED BUTT |
BLUE CHARM
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UNDERTAKER
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GLITTER BEAR
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COPPER KILLER |
GENERAL PRACTITIONER |
LT SPECIAL |
ALLY'S SHRIMP |
RUSTY RAT |
CHIEF NEEDABAH |
M1 |
TIPPET SHRIMP |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLY-FISHING FOR ATLANTIC SALMON, CONTACT:
flyhook@nbnet.nb.ca
Tel/Fax No: (506) 843-9010
Toll Free: 1-877-359-4665 (1-877-FLY HOOK)
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