Thread: Flies on Ultralight spinning Tackle

i do it alot. small fly with a split shot 18 inches up. clouser minnow is weighted and can cast well.flies that hold water can be cast far and has a slow sink to it. i am working on tying dan blantons fatal atrraction fly on a 1/16 jig head. my worm fly[richs ultimate worm] is a weedless 4.5 inch chenille worm casts well with spinning gear go for it

Also, what sizes are people using. I'm not a fly fishing guy. Trying to learn.

Casting bubbles can also be used. Clear floats that can have water added to then for Weight

You can use nymphs under bobbers, #10/12

You can use wet flies when they are shallow, #8-12

Streamers can be used, they are basically just crappie jigs anyways. Some are sold by length, some hook size. Generally id say 3" and smaller flies, #2 and smaller. A standard #10 wooly bugger is a staple

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Originally Posted by Balvar24

I see it mentioned, but never get the whole picture on how people are doing this.

Some are just dropping a fly under a bobber. How else are people using flies on spinning tackle?

Instead of a Jig, you use a fly under a weighted float... I sometimes use a #10 Black fly tipped with a piece of nightcrawler or crappie nibbles, it works well.

It’s a really fun way to fish. Play with enough shot to get the best drag free drift that you can, and I use Leland’s crappie floats. I usually fix the float, but in deeper water you can slip rig it. Just about any nymph or fly a trout will take pans will slam.
Bob

I tie most of my Panfish flies on #8 sickle jig hooks with a bead head for weight. Seems those hook sizes sure can vary according to manufacturer. I like to use crappie nibbles or bites, Slabinator scent sticks, or waxworms under a Rocket bobber.

I’ve used a few methods to use a fly with a spinning rod.

Bobber/bubble with a fly
Drop shot
Tying flies on jigs

I prefer size 10-8 or 1/48 jigs for bluegills. Almost any old nymph will work, really. If you squirt a little slab sauce one them they work even better.

You should consider getting a fly rod and learning how to cast it. It is really a better way to throw flies. Fly casting is not that hard, and doesn’t have to be expensive. Although it probably will be expensive over time.