Musky On Fly?

[ColeM.]

Guys, I want to catch a Musky on fly with my kayak. Can this be done in the Ozark region?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Cole

[ohmz138]

Is your goal to hook one and let it pull you around? lol I'm sure that's what would happen if you tangled with a decent one..

[ColeM.]

Is your goal to hook one and let it pull you around? lol I'm sure that's what would happen if you tangled with a decent one..

I have a lot of experience fighting fish / landing from a kayak so that is least of my worry at this time.

[Col Ron]

ColeM:

I am curious, what type of lines would you rig your fly reel with and what type of flies or lures are you going to use?

Ron

[ozark trout fisher]

I know Pomme de Terre has an good population, but that's about all I know.

[ColeM.]

ColeM:

I am curious, what type of lines would you rig your fly reel with and what type of flies or lures are you going to use?

Ron

Ron, it just really depends on the location and the water structure/column.

[ohmz138]

What kind of fish do you usually catch from your kayak?

[Brian K. Shaffer]

FUN! good knitty gritty fishing conversation again....

I have never caught a musky... but I am very willing to learn.

Brian

[trout fanatic]

I too have never caught a muskie on a fly but I plan on trying. I think for starters, I will just use my 8 weight-but if I get serious and decide to do it more than just occasionally, I will break down and get a new 10 weight. Cole-I also have a kayak but am very inexperienced with it. After I get more time on the water I may be interested in joining forces with you if you are interested.

Dale

[Geoff]

I am going to do just that this summer at Busch. I have my 8 weight all geared up, 30 pound backing, flexible steel leader, all i need now is to tie some flies for them. I am just going to take traditional saltwater baitfish patterns and tie then extra large, in the 2/0 to 4/0 size and try to getthem from 6-10 inches long. i have fished alot out of my kayak, and fly fished out of it too, but i dont know if id want to do that with a muskie. the fish is gonna big, and there is way to many sharp teeth in that mouth that can grab you. Fishing from a kayak can put you in an awkward postion sometimes and thats not something i want to do with a big muskie. Plus at Busch you arent allowed to bring your own boats, you have to rent them, which ok thats fine.