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    So as I mentioned in another post I am looking to start fly fishing for saltwater bass. What setup would be a good a purpose setup as well as what are some go to flies. Thanks in advance.
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    Hi Jeff,

    Where do you plan on fishing?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Kiene semi-retired View Post
    Hi Jeff,

    Where do you plan on fishing?
    For me it will be Newport and Huntington Harbors in Orange County
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    Jeff,

    You might want to consider the
    https://www.fliflicker.com/ site
    Pretty sure you have to join up to
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    Most of the folks are based in the SoCal
    area.
    I surf fish in the San Diego area and most often
    use a Clouser pattern with a San Juan worm trailer.
    Best,
    Larry S
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    Larry S thanks I will check them out as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffcpr View Post
    For me it will be Newport and Huntington Harbors in Orange County
    I haven't fished those specific spots , but I've fished Bays and Estuaries in Baja a lot .... so the same flies should work fine .

    #2 Chart/White Clouser on a EC-413 Jig hook .

    #1 Gold Buccaneer , same hook .

    #4 Gotcha , original color , or Pink/Orange .

    #2 F.C. Sand Shrimp .

    #1/0 September Night Flatwing , if you find the Spotties in less than 8 feet of water .

    Always bring a surface fly - Crease fly , Gurgler , etc. .

    An 8 wt. will be overkill on Spotted Bay Bass , but it IS the Ocean , and you will hook things that will wreck you on a 6 wt. . I'd go with a fast 6 wt. , and a sturdy 8 . Integrated sink tip lines , Rio DC-15 foot is a good one , or any other w/ a 24-30 foot head . A floater is useful if you find Fish shallow .

    Let us know how it goes !!

    D.~

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffcpr View Post
    So as I mentioned in another post I am looking to start fly fishing for saltwater bass. What setup would be a good a purpose setup as well as what are some go to flies. Thanks in advance.
    Keep you eyes open for a used TFO TiCrX 6 weight. You may solicit for a used one on the classifieds. Great saltwater flyrod that is durable for the application. You may find one for under $100. Casts the sink tips and shooting heads noted below very well with 240-250 grains the sweet spot. If you hook something big, the blank will be up to the task.

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Lee View Post
    I haven't fished those specific spots , but I've fished Bays and Estuaries in Baja a lot .... so the same flies should work fine .

    #2 Chart/White Clouser on a EC-413 Jig hook .

    #1 Gold Buccaneer , same hook .

    #4 Gotcha , original color , or Pink/Orange .

    #2 F.C. Sand Shrimp .

    #1/0 September Night Flatwing , if you find the Spotties in less than 8 feet of water .

    Always bring a surface fly - Crease fly , Gurgler , etc. .

    An 8 wt. will be overkill on Spotted Bay Bass , but it IS the Ocean , and you will hook things that will wreck you on a 6 wt. . I'd go with a fast 6 wt. , and a sturdy 8 . Integrated sink tip lines , Rio DC-15 foot is a good one , or any other w/ a 24-30 foot head . A floater is useful if you find Fish shallow .

    Let us know how it goes !!

    D.~
    David Lee that is very helpful thanks I did just by an 8 weight I would take my 6 weight but I was thinking the same you never know with these Saltwater fish they can be mean. I will let you know how it goes thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OceanSunfish View Post
    Keep you eyes open for a used TFO TiCrX 6 weight. You may solicit for a used one on the classifieds. Great saltwater flyrod that is durable for the application. You may find one for under $100. Casts the sink tips and shooting heads noted below very well with 240-250 grains the sweet spot. If you hook something big, the blank will be up to the task.
    Thanks OceanSunfish I will keep my eyes open for these types of rods.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffcpr View Post
    Thanks OceanSunfish I will keep my eyes open for these types of rods.
    Another plus is that the TFO TiCrx 6 weight is extremely durable. So, if you bring it along as a 2nd rod, it can withstand the "dinging" associated with boat or tube or beach fishing. I've seen them offered for sale at $75, used. Bargain. Most importantly, the rod matches up very well with the available RIO OBS lines and straight up 30' of T8.
    Last edited by OceanSunfish; 12-01-2020 at 09:17 AM.

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