Fly Fishing for Garfish

Garfish

Lepisosteidae

Saltwater
Fly Fishing for Garfish

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Rods

AFTMA 6 to AFTMA 8

Lines

Intermediate to sinking

Fly fishing for garfish can be done practically around the world. You'll find them in coastal waters from the US to Europe to Asia. Their appearance might make you think otherwise: but an AFTMA 6 to 8 is recommended as they can make powerful runs, as well as do some impressive acrobatics once hooked. Regarding flies: it's primarily baitfish patterns like clouser minnows and other small streamers.

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Locations where you can fly fish for Garfish

Bornholm Island

Rocky shores sea trout dream

Atlantic Cod

Atlantic Halibut

Atlantic Mackerel

Garfish

Pollack

Sea bass

Sea Trout

Southern Norwegian Archipelago

World class saltwater fly fishing in breath taking surroundings.

Atlantic Cod

Atlantic Halibut

Atlantic Mackerel

Garfish

Haddock

Pollack

Sea bass

Sea Trout

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Countries where you can fly fish for Garfish

🇫🇷 France

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Flies that you can use to fly fish for Garfish

Clouser Minnow

EP Streamer

Lefty's Deceiver

Mickey Finn

Sand Eel

Shrimp Pattern

Woolly Bugger

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Guides, workshops and more specialized in fly fishing for Garfish

Devon Fishing Guides

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Guiding

AnglerPilot

Norway 🇳🇴

Guiding

Workshops

Fly tying

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