06-19-2007, 03:58 AM
If you are a super sport type of Angler, you should do fine with a 5 or 6wt if you have it. You will still need to use a little stronger leader than you are used to with Trout and Panfish.
Sometimes the Drum can pull like a freight train. About half way through your backing you might be thinking," Why don't I own a 9wt by now??"
I mostly use a 9 or 10wt anyways for the salt unless I am targeting bigger fish on purpost then I will bring my 11wt.
You should do fine with 12 or 15lb leader material. No need to worry about tapers and stuff. You just need to get it out there.
If you can Spey cast or Whip Cast, you will get far enough out there to do some damage. Waders are a must too. The waves are generally low except during hurricane season. You will be able to walk out a good distance in the water.
Bring some Clousers, Zonkers, heavy streamers and especially some Mango flies.[cool]
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Sometimes the Drum can pull like a freight train. About half way through your backing you might be thinking," Why don't I own a 9wt by now??"
I mostly use a 9 or 10wt anyways for the salt unless I am targeting bigger fish on purpost then I will bring my 11wt.
You should do fine with 12 or 15lb leader material. No need to worry about tapers and stuff. You just need to get it out there.
If you can Spey cast or Whip Cast, you will get far enough out there to do some damage. Waders are a must too. The waves are generally low except during hurricane season. You will be able to walk out a good distance in the water.
Bring some Clousers, Zonkers, heavy streamers and especially some Mango flies.[cool]
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