Coastal Fly Fishing Questions

[BamaFan]

I'm heading over to the Georgia coast near St. Simon's for vacation next week. The house we are renting is on the marsh and comes with kayaks and a canoe. I plan to take the fly rod and was hoping someone would give me a few tips or suggestions on what to use in that area. I'm guessing there will be trout and reds in the marshes? Thanks

Wayne

[59Bassman]

What weight fly rod do you have? You'll probably want a 7 - 9 wt with a floating line for reds and trout.

I've not fished that area, but I'd start by filling a small fly box with chartreuse/white, black, and all white Clousers in about size 2 and 1/0, then some SeaDucers or Whistlers in about the same sizes and colors. I'd also want a couple Decievers, maybe a Bendback or two, and of course a small stack of size 4 and 6 Kwan flies. A few Copperheads and a spoon fly or two would round out the box.

Of course, I take WAY too many flies on these trips, but I think I could fit a representative selection in a large Scientific Anglers box.