Penobscot River Maine
Copyright 2010 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Gear for the Penobscot River Maine
Fly Line:
A five weight-forward, floating fly line is our recommended line for the Penobscot River.
Some anglers prefer to use a 6 weight floating fly line for the salmon but it really isn't
necessary. It does work better for large nymphs and streamers though. You may also want
a sinking tip line for the early spring and late Fall salmon season for streamers
Leaders:
We recommend you carry leaders ranging from 9 feet to 12 feet long, in sizes ranging from
0X to 6X. You may also want some shorter leaders for streamer fishing.
Tippet:
Spare tippet material should be on hand for the above size leaders from 0X to 6X.
Fly Rod:
The fly rod for the 5 weight fly line should be a nine foot, medium to medium fast action fly
rod. The rod you use for the six weight line for streamers and larger nymphs should be a 6
weight, nine foot, medium fast action rod. We also recommend a slightly stiffer tip for
nymph and streamer fishing.
Fly Reel:
The fly reels should be as light as possible for the appropriate size fly lines but they all
should have good drags. We prefer disc drags.
Waders:
Waders are necessary. We prefer the breathable type.
Wading Boots:
Felt bottom wading boots are recommended. We have not tested the new rubber soles on
this stream.
Landing Net:
A landing net is recommended but it's an optional item.
Trout Flies:
We recommend our own "Perfect Flies" because they are the most realistic and effective
imitations of the things trout eat that you can purchase. We suggest you have the flies
necessary to match the insects during the time you plan on fishing the Penobscot River. If
you haven't tried our flies yet, you should. Using them will increase your success as much
as anything you can do to improve your trout fishing.
Fly Line:
A five weight-forward, floating fly line is our recommended line for the Penobscot River.
Some anglers prefer to use a 6 weight floating fly line for the salmon but it really isn't
necessary. It does work better for large nymphs and streamers though. You may also want
a sinking tip line for the early spring and late Fall salmon season for streamers
Leaders:
We recommend you carry leaders ranging from 9 feet to 12 feet long, in sizes ranging from
0X to 6X. You may also want some shorter leaders for streamer fishing.
Tippet:
Spare tippet material should be on hand for the above size leaders from 0X to 6X.
Fly Rod:
The fly rod for the 5 weight fly line should be a nine foot, medium to medium fast action fly
rod. The rod you use for the six weight line for streamers and larger nymphs should be a 6
weight, nine foot, medium fast action rod. We also recommend a slightly stiffer tip for
nymph and streamer fishing.
Fly Reel:
The fly reels should be as light as possible for the appropriate size fly lines but they all
should have good drags. We prefer disc drags.
Waders:
Waders are necessary. We prefer the breathable type.
Wading Boots:
Felt bottom wading boots are recommended. We have not tested the new rubber soles on
this stream.
Landing Net:
A landing net is recommended but it's an optional item.
Trout Flies:
We recommend our own "Perfect Flies" because they are the most realistic and effective
imitations of the things trout eat that you can purchase. We suggest you have the flies
necessary to match the insects during the time you plan on fishing the Penobscot River. If
you haven't tried our flies yet, you should. Using them will increase your success as much
as anything you can do to improve your trout fishing.
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Photo Courtesy of Dennis McCarthy