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Will my 8# fly rod be sufficient for most inshore saltwater applications?

I'm on the east coast of FL, near Indian River thanks pheasant, that is what it is, my salmon/steelhead rod.... thanks exert....most of my casting will be done from a boat...as soon as I buy one!

Public Comments

1. Why not ? If you use an 8wt for salmon and steelhead it should fill the bill for light saltwater duty.
2. Yes, an eight wt rod should cover most of your bases, if you know how to use it effectivly. If you don't know the double haul learn it ASAP. http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/lkdoublehaul/ Wow, you're in a great place to fish, lots of species. Have fun
3. Yeah, just make sure it's not bamboo or wood. I think it isn't. That weight will just "cut the mustard". You'll be okay. Like Eric said you are in a great place to fish. Good luck. And make sure to rinse off your rod!
4. You can do that with 8# you can do it? I have and it was good luck on fish more thin?
5. Yes and no on this one, because of the fact i prefer a 9wt for this because you never know what your going to get an 8wt would be fine for bone fish etc however a 9 is my preferred choice with a large arbor reel with 200yds of backing, the reason for the heavier rod and reel is the fact that if you hook something big, you've got that extra power if you need it, recently i hooked a tarpon on a 8wt and it took a long time to play the fish safely back, so go with a 9wt and a wf floating line. Make sure to buy a good quality rod for this as the quality will reflect on how comfortable your trip is, i like sage for saltwater rods. Also remember to travel light.