Musky Fishing

[Batman]

Hello,

I am wanting to flyfish for Musky. I would like to know what weight
rod would I need and type of line also would I need a wire leader.
Thanks for any help.


Batman

[Chris M]

I have never fished for Musky and I am a poor fly fisher but let me guess just for fun. I say a 9-10 weight rod and definetely a wire/titanium leader.
How's my guess Lare?

[dahlberg]

right on the nose! Either stranded wire and either crimped or twist-melted, or titanium.
I've caught lits of them on seven weights, but most anglers will have an easier time tossing the big flies on a ten weight.
Once you got them hooked, you could land them on a 4 weight, but the critical concern is choosing a rig you can cast a long way, all day long....
best,
L