Gonzaga Fly Fishing help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Gr8fuldude · 09-14-2016, 06:46 PM

Hey Domtesta,

I'll be going on this trip also. Last year in October in Gonzaga I had a blast catching foaming skipjacks in the 4 to 8 pound range on my nine weight, every single fish took me into my backing and provided a great fight. I didn't catch anything bigger than those skippies, but lawdie they were great fun.

Fast forward, I broke my nine weight this spring and bought an 8 weight echo rod for my next trip down. I think it'll get the job done against the skippies (I do have a nicer reel this time). Personally I think a 12 weight would be too big for what you are likely to catch down there. I think anything from an 8 to 10 weight is about right. Maybe some of the other Gonzaga flyfishers will weigh in on their opinion.

See you in Gonzaga!

Paul

09-14-2016, 06:46 PM	#2
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	Hey Domtesta, I'll be going on this trip also. Last year in October in Gonzaga I had a blast catching foaming skipjacks in the 4 to 8 pound range on my nine weight, every single fish took me into my backing and provided a great fight. I didn't catch anything bigger than those skippies, but lawdie they were great fun. Fast forward, I broke my nine weight this spring and bought an 8 weight echo rod for my next trip down. I think it'll get the job done against the skippies (I do have a nicer reel this time). Personally I think a 12 weight would be too big for what you are likely to catch down there. I think anything from an 8 to 10 weight is about right. Maybe some of the other Gonzaga flyfishers will weigh in on their opinion. See you in Gonzaga! Paul