![]() As it is, I usually bring along a few poles (X- Heavy) and reels as well as line to take on these strong fish. I have brought less than that and had poles break, lines break and been towed around like I was a small child (forgot to drop anchor) in a 2000+ lb boat. I realize that XP max is part of the game, but landing one of those Blues or a Trophy, Unique Northern - Muskies takes skill and heavy gear. ![]() However when you start trying to pull a submarine from the bottom of Saint Croix, or fighting a trophy Northern - Muskie you need to bring the big guns. How do you break a rod?Maximum distance cast a lure or weight that is too heavy for your setup, it will warn you when you put on lure.Īs a basic set, this is true. So how do you break a reel? There is a challenge for this, let a fish run all your line off. The good thing about this setup is that you can't accidentally change your drag setting and break off your tackle as is so easy on PS4 as the Dpad has different functions picking up rods and during fishing. (christmas challenge stipulated max 23lb setup otherwise I would have used something a bit beefier to cut down fish fighting times.) This rig I used to catch multiple christmas tarpon that all were in the 70lb region without a single breakage. I now use this method on all my setups so a 20lb spinning setup would be, It can be alarming to see all the line, reel and rod level indicators solidly in the red but nothing will break. So sensible setups at the bottom end of the scale for lone star would be, Reality is that you dont use a 6lb set up fishing for 30lb fish as once he exerts a force greater than 6lb he will strip line off the reel and when you run out of line you will trash your reel. The only one of these that is a set breaking point is the line so if reel is chosen with a maximum drag below this figure the line will not break even at max lect a rod that safely uses this line weigt and you have an unbreakeable setup. Line weight is a recomended range to safely use on a rod. Max drag is the maximum force that a reel is designed to safely operate at. Line Test is the force at which the line will break. The specifications that are given for a rod reel or line all have different meanings and can be used to make an unbreakeable set up. Guests at Grizzly Creek Lodge all have ample opportunities to experience world-class fishing for arctic grayling just a short boat ride from the main lodge.I see lots of people losing fish and tackle because of line breaking, this can be eliminated easily by using a maximum drag setup. These are my favorite spots for feeding grayling. Don’t overlook low-hanging trees or partially submerged logs. The goal is to keep it just off the bottom. ![]() The best strategy is to cast your spinner upstream. An ultra-light spinning rod with 4 to 6-pound test line is the perfect set-up for these fish. Mepp’s, Panther Martins, and Blue Fox spinners from #0 – #3 are the best producers. The Hare’s Ear, Zug Bug, and Pheasant Tail, are popular patterns.Īrctic grayling love anything flashy. Nymph patterns are a great way to target these fish. Quite often the bigger males can be found suspended under logs, or in deep pools with a strong current. The waters we fish are so clear our clients spend most of their time sight fishing. The elk hair caddis, bloody mosquito, bumblebee, and black gnat, are some of our favorite patterns. When it comes to choosing dry flies it’s really hard to go wrong. Dry FliesĪrctic grayling are aggressive feeders. class might be a better option if you are fishing a strong current. fly rod, lightweight reel spooled with a weight-forward floating line. Here at Grizzly Creek Lodge, our favorite arctic grayling rig is a short 3 wt. Feeding primarily on insects, they are a fly-fishers dream. Arctic grayling love to the breakwater, and it’s not unusual for them to go airborne multiple times during a fight. They are also pound for pound, one of the best fighting fish in the north. With their sail-like dorsal fin, arctic grayling are one of the most beautiful freshwater species. Canada’s Yukon Territory is home to some of the finest arctic grayling fishing on the planet.
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