Dolphins on the 8wt

Planning on dragging the 8wt rod along to the ocean this weekend. what lb tippet and flys do yall recommend? I want it to throw at them on a weed line if we stop to cast. Thanks

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Originally posted by fishinflats

Planning on dragging the 8wt rod along to the ocean this weekend. what lb tippet and flys do yall recommend? I want it to throw at them on a weed line if we stop to cast. Thanks


I broke an 8 wt on a about a 15lb dolphin in May. High sticked him while trying to get him to the gaff. You might consider using a sink tip line with about an 10ft leader, tippet about 3ft of 15lb fluorocarbon. I used a big flashy clouser, about 6-7 inches long. If they're there and worked up, they should definitely eat that fly.

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