Ascension Bay boasts some the finest sight casting for big snook to be had anywhere. Snook to 40 pounds prowl the mangrove edges and run the flats edges in as little as two feet of water. Most of the fishing is done deep in the secret backcountry, Green Rooms, where casting accuracy to a plus. Baitfish patterns and topwater poppers elicit aggresive strikes. Matched with a nine or ten weight fly rod, floating line, sixty pound strike tippit and a strong constitution.

Rods – A 9 weight ultra-fast action rod like the Thomas and Thomas, TNT 910S-4.

Reels – Smooth drag, large arbor models capable of holding 200 yards of 30 lb. backing like the Nautilus NV 8/9.

Fly Line – Floating, weight forward saltwater taper. Over line one to a 10wt to help rod loading at shorter distances.

Flies – Traditional Keys patterns in black and red, black and purple. EP baitfish in natural colors. Toads in all colors. Hook sizes 2 to 2/0.

Leaders – Short seven or eight foot leaders with 60lb shock tippets. It is all about casting accuracy not distance.

 

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