InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Addictive Fishing Forumhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/forumadmin@addictivefishing.comThu, 17 May 2012 09:31:28 GMT20http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic35963-13-1.aspxClousers work pretty much anywhere.</P><P>Generally you want to work flies that immitate the bait that the fish you are going after are eating.</P><P>I dont know anything about SW FL but in the ML/IRL i'll throw shrimp or crab flies the tailing fish and try to throw a baitfish pattern to reds/trout busting bait/cruising around.</P><P>Like i said, the best thing you can do is go in to your local shop and become freinds with them. Most usually have guides coming in and out daily. You can get some great info like the flies that are working right then and maybe which areas are productive.Tue, 11 May 2010 07:44:31 GMTpsj nickhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic35963-13-1.aspxThanks a ton! Yeah I was hopin to get more use for the flats around fort myers hopefully get some trout and if im lucky some snook or reds n ive heard clouser works well there tooSat, 08 May 2010 05:36:18 GMTfloridafishin88http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic35963-13-1.aspx8wt is way to big for bluegill and all but the biggest bass.<P>i only use poppers when casting for bluegill and bass, but both will mow down a clouser minnow.</P><P>for big bass i'll throw a larger EP style fly.</P><P>Go to your local fly shop and ask a bunch of questions, i'm sure they'll get you set straight.Fri, 07 May 2010 11:16:44 GMTpsj nickhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic35963-13-1.aspxI just got a cheap flyrod, 8 wt at bass pro and am wondering what are some good patterns for bass and bluegill besides poppers. Or any info on some flies for sw florida flats. Thanks alot!Wed, 05 May 2010 15:50:00 GMTfloridafishin88